Vice President of Logistics

The Vice President of Logistics is responsible for the end-to-end strategy execution and continuous improvement of bulk liquid hazardous materials transportation across North America. This role oversees a complex safety-critical network supporting more than 80000 deliveries annually across a rapidly growing business. The VP will lead fleet carrier and rail optimization drive measurable improvements in safety and service performance (FMCSA OTTR) implement and scale Transportation Management Systems (TMS) and ensure full regulatory compliance across DOT FMCSA and environmental requirements.

This role is a critical executive leadership position partnering closely with Operations Supply Chain EH&S Commercial and Finance.

• Develop and execute a scalable logistics strategy aligned with business growth capacity expansion and customer service objectives.

• Serve as executive owner of transportation performance cost management risk mitigation and service reliability.

• Build and lead a high-performing logistics organization including fleet management dispatch carrier management and rail logistics teams.

• Establish KPIs dashboards and operating cadence to support executive-level decision making.

• Oversee bulk liquid hazardous materials transportation via truck third-party carriers and rail ensuring safe compliant and cost-effective movement.

• Accountable for execution of more than 80000 deliveries per year with strong OTTR/OTTIF (OnTime to Request & In-Full) performance.

• Optimize routing load planning density and asset utilization across a geographically diverse network.

• Lead and manage 4 PL provider carrier qualification contracting performance management and contingency planning.

• Own DOT and FMCSA compliance strategy including audits roadside inspections safety fitness reviews and corrective action programs.

• Drive continuous improvement in FMCSA scores (CSA BASICs) prevent violations and strengthen safety culture.

• Partner with EH&S to ensure full compliance with hazmat transportation tank specifications placarding training and emergency response readiness.

• Champion elimination of incidents near-misses spills and preventable accidents.

• Lead initiatives to measurably improve OTTR delivery precision and customer satisfaction.

• Implement root-cause analysis and corrective actions across dispatch carrier performance plant interfaces and customer interfaces.

• Align logistics execution with commercial commitments demand variability and seasonal peaks.

• Lead the implementation and optimization of Transportation Management Systems (TMS).

• Ensure systems support load planning tendering tracking visibility billing analytics and compliance reporting.

• Drive user adoption process standardization and continuous improvement leveraging TMS data and automation.

• Own rail transportation strategy for bulk liquid chemicals including private fleet and common carrier rail.

• Optimize railcar utilization cycle times storage/demurrage reduction lane selection and network flows.

• Manage rail carrier relationships contracts and service performance.

• Integrate rail strategy with plant production planning and inventory management.

• Full P&L accountability for transportation spend.

• Identify and deliver year-over-year logistics cost savings through network optimization mode shifting carrier strategy and productivity improvements.

• Develop and manage transportation budgets forecasts and capital planning for fleet railcars and systems.

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE:

• 15 years of progressive leadership experience in logistics transportation or supply chain with significant bulk liquid hazmat experience.

• Executive-level experience managing high-volume transportation networks (50k deliveries/year).

• Demonstrated success improving FMCSA/CSA scores audit outcomes and safety performance.

• Proven track record of improving OTTR and service reliability in complex operations.

• Hands-on leadership of TMS selection and implementation in an enterprise environment.

• Experience managing 4PL providers overseeing procurement and freight payment auditing.

• Strong experience with rail freight optimization for bulk liquids or chemicals.

• Deep knowledge of DOT FMCSA and hazardous materials transportation regulations.

• Strong executive communication cross-functional leadership and change management skills.
• The ability to travel 30-50%

• Experience in chemical manufacturing water treatment industrial chemicals or related process industries.

• Experience managing both private fleet and third-party carrier models.

• MBA or advanced degree in Supply Chain Operations or Business.

• Lean Six Sigma or continuous improvement background.

• FMCSA CSA score improvement and audit outcomes

• OTTR performance and delivery reliability

• Transportation cost per Ton/gallon cost/mile & cost/Ton-mile

• Incident spill and preventable accident reduction

• TMS adoption data quality and automation benefits

• Railcar utilization cycle time and demurrage reduction

• Customer satisfaction and service level achievement

USALCO is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex gender identity sexual orientation race color religion national origin disability protected veteran status age or any other characteristic protected by law. As a general policy USALCO does not offer employment visa sponsorships upon hire or in the future.

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30% bonus equity