• Job Description

  Req#: R0005151

  POSITION OVERVIEW

  Ascend Performance Materials is a global leader in high-performance chemicals, fibers and plastics, committed to enhancing quality of life through innovation. With fully integrated manufacturing facilities across North America, Europe, and Asia, we develop essential solutions that drive safer vehicles, cleaner energy, advanced medical devices, and durable consumer goods. Guided by a strong focus on safety, sustainability, and customer success, we operate responsibly while delivering value through cutting-edge technologies and industry expertise. Join our team and be part of a collaborative environment where your work drives meaningful global impact.

  This position will be located in Decatur, AL or Pensacola, FL and is responsible for daily coordination between onsite operations and external logistics in order to optimize order fulfillment according to schedule.

  TARGETED OUTCOMES

  • Achieve 95% on-time delivery rate through efficient route planning and carrier coordination.
  • Build and maintain strong working relationships with the Decatur logistics site and plant operations teams to ensure seamless coordination of inbound and outbound bulk liquid movements.
  • Participate in weekly cross-functional meetings to align logistics planning with production schedules and site constraints.
  • Identify and eliminate at least 1 recurring cost inefficiencies within the first year.
  • Maintain 100% alignment between equipment availability and production schedules through weekly planning meetings with procurement and site logistics.
  • Gain functional proficiency in SAP and Celonis to support informed, data-driven decision-making and ensure timely operational execution.
  • Review and approve logistics-related invoices in a timely and accurate manner to prevent payment delays.

  KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Work with third party vendors and suppliers to coordinate shipments originating from Decatur plant and external transloading facilities
  • Track and publish site specific logistics KPIs
  • Manage carrier base and improving relations while driving performance in terms of OTS and OTD
  • Provide daily status updates on site performance and schedule adherence
  • Act as “on call” for support for issues as they arise and develop
  • Develops collaborative relationships with Operations, Manufacturing, Site Logistics, Customer Operations, Commercial, Quality Assurance, Production Planning and other support groups
  • Act as lead in Root Cause Analysis investigations. Investigate customer complaints as required
  • Daily work requires scheduling, planning, receiving goods and goods issuing on time. These critical functions are required for successful operations.
  • Use A2E tools and methodology to work through problems and improve processes
  • Review/Approve/Track costs for freight and demurrage invoices for Decatur site
  • Manages bulk transportation at Decatur site and external transloading facilities. This includes ocean, bulk tank truck, ISO tank, and rail
  • Support other departments in troubleshooting missed deliveries.
  • Responsible for shipment creation for Decatur site and external transloading facilities, including Delivery due list monitoring, and tendering loads in our Transportation Management System (TMS)
  • Work with site logistics to build firm 3-day load schedule – manage loading times hour by hour in SAP

  REPORTS TO

  US Logistics Manager

  TEAM

  • Works with Manufacturing, Customer Operations, Production Planning, Day Support Staff, and Leadership

  REQUIRED EXPERIENCE

  • Bachelor’s degree in Logistics or related business field. Relevant work experience can be accepted in lieu of a formal degree.
  • Minimum of 2 years chemical manufacturing or logistics environment

  DESIRED CERTIFICATION

  • 49 CFR/IMDG/IATA/ICAO trained to ship hazardous materials.
  • Green Belt or Six Sigma trained

  REQUIRED SKILLS

  • Moderate to advanced computer skills including proficiency in MS Office products
  • Demonstrates proactive leadership with the ability to work effectively at all levels of the organization
  • Experience in leading change and accountability
  • Strong technical and analytical skills with the ability to innovate and solve complex problems
  • Willingness to provide after-hours support
  • Strong attention to detail and able to multi-task
  • Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to work with cross-functional teams
  • Strong communication skills, both oral and written
  • Ability to perform in a highly dynamic work environment

  At Ascend Performance Materials, we value transparency and fairness in our hiring process. We do not accept unsolicited resumes from third-party recruiters, search firms, or staffing agencies. Any resumes received from such entities will be considered the property of Ascend Performance Materials, and we will not be obligated to pay any fees for such submissions. Our Talent Acquisition Team actively engages with preferred recruitment partners who have established agreements with us. We encourage all interested candidates to apply directly through our official channels to be considered for any open positions.

  Skills Summary:

  About Us:

  Ascend Performance Materials is the premium provider of high quality chemicals, fibers and plastics. With world scale integrated manufacturing facilities we are able to develop new products from our core technologies, and provide flexibility to respond to the expanding needs of customers. Ascend has global sales and distribution facilities across the globe and six manufacturing facilities globally. As a privately-held company, our people do big things and make big decisions, often much earlier in their careers than at larger companies. Ascend Performance Materials offers team members the opportunity to contribute in big, meaningful ways—all within a stable and growing business.

  Why work at Ascend?

  Our vision is to be the recognized leader in the nylon 6,6 value chain, creating new possibilities with PA66 for everyone, everywhere, every day. We achieve that through living our Ascend values.

  We care. We operate safely with high integrity for our employees, our customers and our communities. Our people are our greatest assets, and our Total Rewards Program extends beyond traditional benefits to include access to on-site medical clinics at our U.S. facilities, a global wellness rewards program and Performance Matters, an employee-driven recognition plan. Our Commitment to Zero demonstrates our belief that is it possible to operate with zero personal injuries, zero process safety incidents and zero environmental releases. And the Ascend Cares Foundation, led by Ascend employees, supports Ascend families in times of need, provides inspiring opportunities for community engagement and facilitates community leadership.

  Customer-focused. We exist for our customers; they drive our actions. Their success is our success. Our plastics and chemicals are building blocks that help make everyday essentials safer and more sustainable, and we constantly strive to develop new and innovative products to meet the future needs of our customers. And that customer focus doesn’t only apply to the marketplace – it also applies to how we treat our colleagues and our fellow community members.

  Better every day. We invest in our people and our processes to improve every day. A2E, our continuous improvement program, guides the way we do business. And this way of problem solving applies not only to our manufacturing practices but also to our commitment to developing our people. You’ll see it during your career at Ascend in our leadership development, skills training and mentoring programs

  Agile. We think broadly and lead proactively in a constantly evolving organization and industry. Agility doesn’t mean simply working quickly – it means critical thinking, creative problem solving and novel approaches to everyday challenges.

  One Ascend. All together, with a common set of goals and an eye toward the future. We don’t accept silos. We look for ways to share across departments, sites and geography. This means you won’t be boxed into a single role at Ascend – you could get the chance to work with teams across the globe to improve the way we serve our people, our customers and our communities.

  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, citizenship, genetic information or other protected status under federal, state or local laws.

• About the company

  As the world’s largest fully integrated producer of PA66, we designed our vertically integrated manufacturing process to ensure quality, consistency and supply security.

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