Ashland Inc

Global Logistics Senior Manager

Ashland Inc • $120K — $150K *
US-AnywhereRemote in United States
Manufacturing & Automotive
8 - 10 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Operations, Engineering, Business, or related field; advanced degree or certifications preferred.
  • 10-15+ years of progressive experience in logistics or supply chain leadership, ideally in regulated or complex industries.
  • Proven experience in managing multi-site warehouse and distribution operations, including third-party logistics.
  • Strong governance and performance management skills with logistics providers.
  • Deep understanding of inventory accuracy, operational excellence, and distribution processes.
  • Experience in SAP-enabled transformations, particularly with SAP S/4HANA and related systems.
  • Strong cross-functional leadership and executive-level communication skills.

Responsibilities

  • Establish a globally consistent warehousing and distribution model across various sites.
  • Lead performance management using standardized KPIs and continuous improvement processes.
  • Drive inventory integrity through process discipline and corrective actions.
  • Govern third-party logistics providers for service performance and compliance.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support SAP S/4HANA readiness.
  • Contribute to organizational goals through proactive initiatives and performance focus.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive benefits package including Medical, Dental, and Vision starting on Day 1 for employees and their families.
  • 401(k) plan with company match.
  • Flexible work location options, including remote/hybrid arrangements.
Full Job Description
Ashland has an exciting opportunity for a Global Logistics Senior Manager to join our Ashland Inc. business. The position will be East Coast US based. This is a very visible, significant role within the Company and the Supply Chain function. This position will report to Supply Chain Center of Excellence Director.

The responsibilities of the position include, but are not limited to, the following:

  • Establish and govern a globally consistent warehousing and distribution operating model across manufacturing sites, regional warehouses and 3PL networks.
  • Lead warehouse and distribution performance management through standardized KPIs, scorecards, audits and continuous improvement routines.
  • Strengthen inventory integrity by driving process discipline, accuracy controls, cycle counting practices and root-cause corrective actions.
  • Provide enterprise governance for third-party logistics providers, including service performance, cost competitiveness, compliance and operational reliability.
  • Partner with Supply Chain, Operations, Procurement, Customer Service, Finance, EHS and SAP Transformation teams to support SAP S/4HANA and EWM readiness.
  • Actively contribute to the organizational goals by taking initiative, executing on goals and focusing on performance and safety


In order to be qualified for this role, you must possess the following:
  • Bachelor's degree required in Supply Chain, Logistics, Operations, Engineering, Business, or a related field; advanced degree or professional certifications such as APICS, CSCP, CLTD, Lean, or Six Sigma preferred.
  • 10-15+ years of progressive experience in warehousing, distribution, logistics, supply chain, or operations leadership, preferably within manufacturing, specialty chemicals (regulated) , process industries, or similarly complex industrial environments.
  • Demonstrated experience in creating values through leading multi-site warehouse and distribution operations, including regional warehouse networks, manufacturing site warehouses, and third-party logistics providers.
  • Strong 3PL governance and performance management capability, including experience managing service levels, cost performance, compliance, operational reliability, and continuous improvement with external logistics partners.
  • Proven ability to establish enterprise-wide standards, processes, KPIs, scorecards, and governance routines across a matrixed global organization.
  • Deep understanding of inventory accuracy, cycle counting, warehouse controls, distribution processes, and operational excellence practices.
  • Experience supporting SAP-enabled warehouse and distribution transformation, preferably including SAP S/4HANA, EWM, WMS, TMS, or related digital supply chain systems.
  • Strong cross-functional leadership skills, with the ability to influence Operations, Supply Chain, Procurement, Customer Service, Finance, EHS, IT, and regional business leaders.
  • Executive-level communication and change leadership capability, including the ability to translate strategy into practical operating discipline across global teams.
  • Demonstrated responsible and ethical behavior at all times
  • The ability to help the company drive greater value through understanding the business, making complex decisions and creating the new and different


Perks of working at Ashland:
  • Comprehensive Benefit package, Medical, Dental and Vision starting on Day 1 for you AND your family
  • 401(k) plan with company match
  • Supporting work/life balance, we offer Flexible office location - Remote/Hybrid


About Ashland Inc

Ashland Global Holdings Inc. is a global specialty chemicals company that provides innovative solutions to customers in a wide range of consumer and industrial markets, including architectural coatings, automotive, construction, energy, food and beverage, personal care and pharmaceutical. Through our three business units - Ashland Specialty Ingredients, Ashland Performance Materials and Valvoline - we use good chemistry to make great things happen for customers in more than 100 countries.
Learn more about Ashland Inc
Size
3,800 employees
Market Cap
$5.7 billion
Industry
Business Services
Net Income
-$484 million
Founded
1924
5 Year Trend
+0.7%
Revenue
$2.3 billion
NASDAQ
ASH
* Ladders Estimates

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