120023-VP Cement Logistics

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Cement & White About Us Heidelberg Materials is one of the world's largest suppliers of building materials. Heidelberg Materials North America operates over 450 locations across the U.S. and Canada with approximately 9,000 employees. Based in Allentown, PA, this role leads cement logistics for the Northeast and Midwest Regions, supporting regional production capacity and annual imports. Reporting to the Region Presidents, the position is responsible for aligning logistics strategy with sales and operations to ensure the safe, efficient, and cost‑effective movement of cement across terminal network. Efficient transportation utilizing rail, ship, barge and truck is critical to successful business performance This critical role carries accountability for network optimization, terminal and transportation performance, safety and regulatory compliance, capital planning, carrier and supplier partnerships, particularly CSX, and NS rail companies. Success in this position requires a high level of collaboration across our organization. To achieve results, leading candidates demonstrate excellent communication skills, coupled with short and long-term planning building a resilient network solution. Additional skills to ensure success include strong financial acumen, operational leadership, and the ability to influence across a matrixed organization to drive reliability, profitability, and continuous improvement. What You Will Get to Do Drive health, safety, and environmental performance by ensuring compliance with all applicable regulations and company standards. Lead regional cement logistics strategy and execution, ensuring safe, efficient, and cost‑effective inbound and outbound material flows. Optimize transportation networks and modes (rail, truck, barge, marine, and imports) to maximize service levels, flexibility, and profitability. Own full P&L responsibility for the terminal system, including budgeting, financial performance, KPIs, and delivery of capital projects. Build and manage strategic relationships with carriers and suppliers, including freight negotiations and import programs. Oversee supply planning, logistics reporting, terminal operations, and continuous improvement initiatives across the Regions. Lead, develop, and inspire high‑performing teams while partnering closely with sales and operations to meet customer demand. Who we are looking for Bachelor's degree in Logistics, Business, Engineering, or related field with 7+ years of relevant logistics experience, or 10+ years of progressive experience in sales, terminal management, and distribution. Demonstrated ability to align logistics strategy with business objectives, including budgeting, financial performance, and P&L accountability. Strong understanding of operational, sales, and marketing dynamics and how they influence supply chain and distribution decisions. Proven leadership capability in matrixed, cross‑functional organizations, with the ability to influence, persuade, and drive results. Excellent analytical, critical thinking, and communication skills, with the ability to perform effectively in complex, high‑pressure environments. Willingness and ability to travel as required. Work Environment This position is in office based with frequent visit to our terminal sites. Shaping the future, building successes Heidelberg Materials - your springboard into the future of the construction materials industry. As a globally leading company in the construction sector, we manufacture one of the most widely used products, paving the way not only toward more sustainable production but also toward your personal success story. Our bold and innovative approach focuses on massive CO₂ reduction, efficient recycling technologies, and digital solutions - setting new standards for the industry. In our globally connected and locally rooted community, your ideas have the power to shape a better tomorrow for people. With us, you're not just shaping the industry's future; you're shaping your own. Let's get to work! Heidelberg Materials is one of the world's largest integrated manufacturers of building materials and solutions with leading market positions in cement, aggregates, and ready-mixed concrete. We are represented in more than 50 countries with around 51,000 employees at almost 3,000 locations. At the centre of our actions lies the responsibility for the environment. As the front runner on the path to carbon neutrality and circular economy in the building materials industry, we are working on sustainable building materials and solutions for the future. We enable new opportunities for our customers through digitalisation.