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Associate Logistics Manager

ECOLAB
United States, Minnesota, St. Paul
Oct 14, 2025
Join Ecolab's Corporate Logistics team in Saint Paul, MN as an Associate Logistics Manager supporting the North America Logistics Control Tower team. This role owns the logistical operations process, service, and performance across a region within North America and serves as an integral member of Control Tower's leadership team. The individual in this role will own the regional management of daily transportation operations, carrier accountability, escalations from the field, team member development, process improvement, and savings initiatives, while maintaining Ecolab's top priority of safety first. The ideal candidate must be a self-directed achiever with ability to influence and effectively communicate vertically, horizontally and across the organization, and with all levels of external partners. What You Will Do: Lead the team to achieve 95% on-time pickup and delivery by driving defect resolution with carrier partners through root cause analysis and performance management discussions Adhere to routing guide and strategic transportation plan, maintaining 97% compliance and ensuring the strategic plan evolves as our operations change Responsible for 500k+ customer deliveries annually Function as transportation subject matter expert on assigned special projects and corporate initiatives Prepare and present loss analysis data and failure corrective action plans at weekly business reviews Educate internal and external stakeholders on conditions and impacts of a changing transportation market Lead cross functional teams to map processes, analyze ideal practices and implement process modifications/improvements Provide analysis and reporting support to identify, recommend, and implement cost savings alternatives and process improvements for existing operations Develop and utilize robust analytical tools to identify root cause failures and implement corrective action plans with local carrier providers Manage operational transition processes, including implementation planning of new warehouse shipping locations and implementation of SAP system processes at network locations Participate in collaborative initiatives with internal and external stakeholders to support business growth and development Manage operational escalations quickly and efficiently as needed relating to customer orders and/or replenishment shipments Drive continuous improvement in operational functions of transportation Deliver on targeted savings objectives and budgeted cost saving goals Create a culture of root cause problem solving and continuous improvement that develops holistic solutions Engage with an innovative and Beginner's mindset to question the "why" and change for the better Lead by example and clearly demonstrate Ecolab's L2T leadership model (Talent First, Focusing and Simplifying, Mobilizing Enterprise Value, and Beginner's Mindset) Ability to prioritize and focus on key deliverables and initiatives Lead and develop team of 2+ direct reports (2-4 anticipated) Embrace new challenges and continuous learnings Location Details: Corporate Headquarters - St. Paul, MN (Hybrid Work Environment) Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's degree 5+ years' experience in logistics, transportation, warehousing or related operations 1+ years' experience in transportation management Strong written and verbal communication skills Ability to effectively partner cross-functionally, across all levels of the organization Ability to hold external partners accountable to load delivery and service level agreements Ability to travel approximately 10% of the time No immigration sponsorship available for this position Relocation is not available for this position Preferred Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Business, Logistics, Engineering, or Transportation Experience with 5S, LSS, Lean or Continuous Improvement Processes Project management experience Experience in a related industry (food and beverage, health and hygiene products, pharmaceuticals, etc.) preferably, managing a chemical supply chain Strong attention to detail, and written and verbal communication skills SAP/Mercury Gate Experience Change management Annual or Hourly Compensation Range The base salary range for this position is $94,100.00 - $141,100.00. This position is eligible for annual bonus pay based on performance, per plan terms. Many factors are taken into consideration when determining compensation, such as experience, education, training, geography, etc. We comply with all minimum wage and overtime laws. Benefits Ecolab strives to provide comprehensive and market-competitive benefits to meet the needs of our associates and their families.Click here to see our benefits. If you are viewing this posting on a site other than our Ecolab Career website, view our benefits at jobs.ecolab.com/working-here. Potential Customer Requirements Notice To meet customer requirements and comply with local or state regulations, applicants for certain customer-facing roles may need to: - Undergo additional background screens and/or drug/alcohol testing for customer credentialing. - Be fully vaccinated for COVID-19, including a booster if eligible, unless a religious or medical accommodation is requested by the applicant and approved by Ecolab. Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Ecolab will provide reasonable accommodation (such as a qualified sign language interpreter or other personal assistance) with our application process upon request as required to comply with applicable laws. If you have a disability and require accommodation assistance in this application process, please visit the Recruiting Support link in the footer of each page of our career website. Our Commitment to a Culture of Inclusion & Belonging At Ecolab, we believe the best teams are inclusive. We are on a journey to create a workplace where every associate can grow and achieve their best. We are committed to fair and equal treatment of associates and applicants and recruit, hire, promote, transfer and provide opportunities for advancement based on individual qualifications and job performance. In all matters affecting employment, compensation, benefits, working conditions, and opportunities for advancement, we will not discriminate against any associate or applicant for employment because of race, religion, color, creed, national origin, citizenship status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expressions, genetic information, marital status, age, disability, or status as a covered veteran. In addition, we are committed to furthering the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) through Affirmative Action (AA). We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the New York City Fair Chance Act.