Senior Logistics Specialist- Truck

Brief Description

About Us:

Bayport Polymers is a leading provider of polyethylene, formed as a joint venture between

TotalEnergies Petrochemicals & Refining USA (TEPRI) and Borealis AG. We are committed to

delivering exceptional service and innovative solutions to our clients. We are currently seeking a

highly skilled and experienced Logistics Specialist to join our dynamic team.

Core Company Values:

At Baystar Polymers LLC, we are committed to our core values:

• Innovative: We strive to be at the forefront of technology and innovation in our industry.
• Caring: We prioritize the well-being of our employees, customers, and community.
• Trustworthy: We conduct our business with integrity and transparency.
• Focused: We are dedicated to achieving our goals and delivering exceptional results.
• Fun: We foster a positive and enjoyable work environment.
  
  
  

Job Summary:

The Senior Logistics Specialist – Truck position will be responsible for managing and optimizing truck

logistics operations to ensure timely and cost-effective delivery of goods. This role requires close

collaboration with Supply Chain Planning and Customer Service teams to align transportation

activities with customer demand and service expectations. The ideal candidate will have experience

with SAP and transportation management systems, and a strong understanding of truckload, Less-thank-truckload (LTL), dry bulk pneumatic trucking, and marine cargo drayage operations. This role will also have direct interaction with warehouse and packaging operations.

Key Responsibilities:

Truck Logistics Management

• Coordinate daily truck shipments for domestic and cross-border deliveries.
• Track and trace shipments to ensure on-time delivery; proactively communicate delays or issues.
• Collaborate with carriers to resolve service disruptions and optimize routing.
• Manage carrier performance and ensure compliance with service level agreements.
• Coordinate with SC Planning and Customer Service regarding shipments, re-deliveries, and special handling requests as needed.
• Monitor and manage freight claims, including investigation and resolution.
• Ensure proper documentation and billing for all truck shipments.
• Validate truck shipment invoices in collaboration with Logistics Payables
  
  
  

Warehouse / Packaging Management

• Coordinate with Supply Chain Planning and Rail Operations teams on warehouse and packaging operations
• Communicate with Warehouse / Packaging vendors to facilitate operations and resolve any issues
• Validate warehouse / packaging invoices in collaboration with Logistics Payables Cross-Functional Collaboration
• Work closely with Supply Chain Planning to align transportation schedules with production and inventory plans.
• Partner with Customer Service to ensure customer delivery requirements are met and proactively communicate any service issues.
• Support customer complaint investigations related to delivery performance and contribute to corrective actions.
  
  
  

Data Management & Analysis

• Maintain accurate shipment and carrier data in SAP and other logistics systems.
• Assist with freight invoice resolution and discrepancies.
• Generate and analyze logistics performance reports to identify trends and improvement opportunities.
  
  
  

Continuous Improvement

• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance service reliability and reduce transportation costs.
• Participate in logistics projects and initiatives to support business growth and operational excellence.
• Provide back-up support to the broader Logistics Operations team as needed. To be cross
  
  
  

trained with rail logistics team as backup.

Qualifications:

• Highly Preferred: Bachelor's degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Business
  
  
  

Administration, or a related field.

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in truck logistics or transportation operations.
• Proficiency in SAP and transportation management systems.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills.
• Knowledge of DOT regulations and industry best practices.
  
  
  

Preferred Skills:

• Experience managing relationships with third-party logistics providers (3PLs) and freight brokers.
• Familiarity with both full truckload (FTL), less-than-truckload (LTL), dry bulk pneumatic trucking, warehouse / packaging, and marine cargo drayage operations.
  
  
  

Benefits:

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunities for professional development and career advancement.
• A supportive and collaborative work environment