As a leading global innovation service provider in the specialty chemicals and food ingredients industry, we are committed to creating value for principals and customers while providing a great work environment and career opportunities.
Azelis has 4,200+ employees across 65 countries worldwide. We work with around 2,800 principals to provide a diverse range of innovative products/services to 63,000+ customers.
Our industry-dedicated sales teams have specialist product and application knowledge, combined with business know-how, enabling us to add value in all business relationships.
We're always looking to add new talent to our team and encourage and support the personal and professional growth of all employees.
We are seeking an experienced and innovative Transloading Specialist to join our dynamic team.
Job Title: Transloading Specialist
Reports To:
Director of Logistics
FLSA Status:
Exempt
Summary
The
Transloading Specialist
is critical to managing
transloading operations for Azelis from its Principals and Customers
, ensuring continuity for key customers and maintaining service reliability. In addition to overseeing day-to-day transloading activities and coordinating with various tollers, this role will also act as the
process owner for logistics for transloaded and down-packed specialty chemicals
, which will be primarily managed at various sites in US. This includes ensuring proper
railcar/tanker unloading, dilution, and packaging into totes
to meet customer expectations. The Transloading Specialist will serve as a liaison between internal stakeholders and external service providers to ensure accurate execution, issue resolution, and logistics process compliance.
Essential Duties And Responsibilities
Transloading Operations & Oversight
* Oversee execution of day-to-day transloading activities at designated sites including schedule coordination, railcar spotting, and tank truck dispatching.
* Ensure compliance with specialized handling procedures such as temperature control, nitrogen padding, and sampling protocols.
* Confirm adherence to Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and escalate deviations or exceptions to Logistics and SHEQ teams.
* Support onboarding activities including document review, site setup, and change management.
Process Ownership – Invista HMD Products
* Act as logistics process owner for various transloaded and Down packed at various US facilities.
* Ensure product is properly unloaded from railcars or tankers, diluted if necessary, and packaged into totes according to customer specifications and SHEQ regulatory requirements.
* Monitor and improve handling process, track any product nonconformance, and coordinate with plant operations and site teams as needed.
Stakeholder Communication & Coordination
* Collaborate with commercial, supply chain, and customer service teams to ensure transloading processes align with customer expectations and contract terms.
* Serve as primary contact for transloading service providers to ensure service level commitments are met.
* Participate in regular syncs, provide updates to stakeholders, and address questions or escalations regarding ongoing transloading activities.
Logistics Performance Monitoring
* Maintain metrics and reporting on transload performance (e.g., on-time transload %, rework %, accessorials).
* Identify and implement corrective actions for recurring service issues or process breakdowns.
* Support internal training and system troubleshooting related to transload tracking or work order processing.
Key Strengths and Competencies
* Strong coordination and follow-through across multiple stakeholders.
* Detailed understanding of specialized chemical handling, dilution, and transloading.
* Effective communicator, able to translate logistics process changes across operational and commercial teams.
* Experience in root cause analysis and corrective/preventive action (CAPA) processes.
* Ability to thrive in fast-paced environments with shifting priorities and timelines.
Qualifications
* 3+ years' experience in logistics, chemical distribution, or transloading operations.
* Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Chemical Engineering, Logistics, or related field (preferred).
* Experience managing temperature-sensitive and specialty chemicals (preferred).
* Proficient in Microsoft Excel and experience with logistics platforms (e.g., Uber Freight, Visiship, EDI systems).
* Familiarity with ERP systems such as Microsoft D365 (preferred).
* Strong English written and verbal communication skills.
* Ability to travel to transloading and partner sites occasionally.
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
* On-Time Transload Execution (%): Percent of transloading operations completed on schedule.
* Right-First-Time Execution (%): Accuracy in on time / on temp in the first delivery.
* Issue Resolution Time: Average time to resolve transloading exceptions or escalations.
* SOP Adherence Rate: Compliance with transloading and safety procedures.
* Cost per Transload Unit: Cost-effectiveness of transloading operations.
* Customer Service Level: Internal/external feedback on reliability and communication.
* Accessorial Incidents (%): Rate of preventable charges such as detention or demurrage.