Job Description

About Us:

At Tenneco, we're on a mission.

Guided by our Core Values and a winning mindset, we are committed to becoming the most trusted partner, manufacturer, and distributor in the transportation industry. What drives us? Our people are passionate changemakers who bring energy, dedication, and innovation to everything they do.



In this role, you will be responsible to

design, manage, and continuously improve

regional logistics

flows, aligning strategies with global procurement and

shaping the logistics commodity strategy

. You will optimize lanes, implement milk runs, and strengthen partnerships with carriers, 3PLs, 4PLs, and forwarders. You will also develop and monitor KPIs, mentoring supply chain teams, and

driving cost efficiency

, building a resilient, sustainable, and

customer-focused logistics

operation that

delivers measurable impact

.

Who are you?

Region Logistics Expert:

drive logistics excellence by implementing milk runs,

engineering efficient lanes

, and

maximizing truck and container utilization

. Manage traffic flows with carriers, 3PLs, 4PLs, and forwarders to

cut costs

, boost on-time delivery, and build a

resilient, high-performing

transportation network. Development and

control over regional budget

by plant and consolidated.

Carrier & Partner Strategist:

builds strong,

accountable relationships

with carriers, 3PL, 4PL, and forwarders,

setting industry-leading standards

in cost, service, and compliance.

Continuous Improvement & Strategic Impact: benchmark logistics performance

against industry standards,

collaborate across procurement

and supply chain plant operation to

drive sustainable transport solutions

, and build resilient contingency plans ensuring

cost efficiency

, utilization, and

reliable on-time delivery

.

KPI-Driven Operator:

governs

daily metrics

on freight spend, on-time delivery, claims, and

utilization

, ensuring performance consistently surpasses customer and business expectations.

People Development: develops and mentors

plant supply chain teams,

enhancing capabilities

to maximize transportation efficiency and

spread expertise

across the region for

sustained performance

.

Who will you set to win, and how will you do that?

Procurement & Sourcing Teams

by collaborate on carrier, 3PL, freight forwards, and 4PL

negotiations and selection

, embedding

logistics commodity strategy

that

strengthen sourcing power

driving competitive advantage.

Supply Chain Leaders & Planners

through the

designing of optimal and reliable lanes

, reducing lead time and increasing frequency to

support inventory reduction

and

ensure

on-time

deliveries

.

Finance & Controllership

deliver transparency in freight spend and rate governance, ensuring

cost accuracy

, audit readiness,

invoicing control

, and alignment with financial budget targets and

cost saving generation

.

Site Leadership & Operations

securing

reliable inbound flow

and

enhancing dock efficiency

, you will enable production to have

interrupted flow

of materials and

efficiency on indirect labor

.

What's going to be your legacy?

Optimized Transportation Network:

established

efficient, cost-effective lanes

and milk runs to improve service and reduce empty miles,

while boosting truck and container utilization

through smarter load planning and scheduling discipline.

Resilient Supply Chain

: ensure

reliable logistics processes

that safeguard on-time delivery and business continuity, enhance supply chain plant operations satisfaction, and apply advanced tools, analytics, and

KPIs for real-time decision-making

.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

: delivered measurable

freight cost savings

while balancing

efficiency, service quality, and sustainability goals

, aligning transportation strategies with procurement and supply chain operations teams to

drive business excellence

.

Talent Development

:

built and mentored

logistics knowledge within plant supply chain operations,

spreading expertise

regionally, fostering a culture of continuous improvement, and designing

scalable processes

to ensure

consistent performance

across all sites.

Strategic Impact

: develop and

positioned logistics as a value creator

, elevating its role from cost center/cash consumer to competitive advantage for the region.

Experience:

Logistics Leadership & Strategy

: proven

track record leading regional

FTL, LTL, and freight forwarding operations, with

experience designing and executing transportation sourcing strategies

aligned to global procurement and

cost-saving targets

, while analyzing flows, developing efficient lanes, and implementing milk runs and consolidation programs.

Carrier & 3PL/4PL Management

skilled in

building strong relationships

with regional carriers, 3PLs, 4PLs, and freight forwarders,

fostering partnerships

that drive service excellence,

cost optimization

, and consistent compliance

performance

across the logistics network.

Utilization & Cost Optimization

demonstrated ability to

increase truck and container fill rates

, reduce empty miles,

and lower freight cost per ton-mile

, with proficiency in optimizing dock scheduling, transit times, and congestion management for

reliable delivery

and business continuity.

Process Improvement & KPI Governance

hands-on experience with

transport management system

, load optimization, and real-time visibility tools; applied continuous improvement to streamline workflows, embed global playbooks,

eliminate waste, and improve OTIF,

on-time pickup,

freight spend

, and claims rates.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

experience partnering with supply chain operations, procurement, and finance/controllership teams to align regional logistics strategies and execution aligned to business objectives, ensuring cost control and service reliability.

Talent Development

experienced in

building and mentoring

high-performing logistics teams through

non-direct reports

, fostering capability growth, strengthening

accountability

, and

advancing leadership

development across regional operations.

Qualifications:

Education:

Bachelor's degree in supply chain, logistics, business, or related field; advanced degree or certifications (APICS, CILT) preferred.

Systems & Tools:

Proficiency in transport management, ERP, freight audit and payment systems; ability to leverage digital solutions for logistics optimization.

Communication & Adaptability:

strong communicator, skilled at influencing stakeholders and presenting strategies, KPIs, and outcomes with clarity, while thriving under pressure, navigating complexities, and adapting to evolving business needs to prevent disruptions.

Languages:

Fluent in English; additional regional languages (e.g., Spanish, French, French, German, Mandarin) highly valued for cross-border collaboration.

Leadership & Collaboration:

proven ability to mentor direct and indirect teams, align cross-functional groups, and drive accountability, improvement, and consistent performance across diverse geographies.

Strategic & Analytical Skills:

adept at aligning regional logistics with global strategies, balancing efficiency, cost, sustainability, resilience, and analyzing transportation data into actionable strategies.

What we Offer:

A competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package designed to support your well-being. Opportunity to travel, work, and learn in a fast-paced, innovative, and global environment. Hands-on experience with Lean, leadership, and cross-functional problem-solving. * A transformational culture committed to operational excellence, simplicity, and becoming best-in-class.