Operations Manager (Night Shift)

About Us It is an exciting time to build your career at Tricon! Certified as a Great Place to Work, Tricon has been built on a foundation of perseverance, collaboration, and entrepreneurial thinking, powered by some of the industrys top talent. Our culture values independence and accountability, where we empower our employees to make an impact. With 30 years in business, Tricon has become a global leader in the trading and distribution of petrochemicals, polymers, and raw materials. Today, we are one of the largest privately held companies in Houston, the worlds second-largest chemical distributor according to ICIS, and ranked #35 on Forbes list of Top Private Companies in America. We conduct business in over 120 countries, supported by a truly multinational workforce of 1,000 employees across 40 countries. Our team delivers value to customers and partners through deep market expertise and integrated capabilities including logistics, risk management, financing, and market intelligence. Guided by our purpose to efficiently and sustainably connect the world with essential goods, Tricon plays a critical role in enabling global commerce while helping suppliers and customers focus on what they do best. At Tricon, youll join a global organization where scale meets agility, and where your ideas, ownership, and ambition can help shape the future of international trade. Job Title: Operations Manager (Night Shift) Shift: 7 PM- 4 AM IST Responsibilities Lead and manage a team of professionals supporting US export operations for polymersSet direction, priorities, and workload distribution across teamsAct as the primary escalation point for operational, customer, and stakeholder issuesDrive process improvements, standardization, and automation to improve efficiency, accuracy, and service levelsEnsure strong governance across functions including inventory management, contracts, invoice validation, supplier coordination, and collaboration with accounting teamsProvide oversight to operations involving shipping lines, truckers, and warehouses to ensure shipments are executed as plannedEnsure compliance with US export regulations, internal SOPs, and audit requirementsMonitor KPIs, identify trends and risks, and implement corrective actionsPartner closely with US-based teams and senior stakeholders to ensure continuity across time zonesQualifications Bachelors degree in Logistics, Supply Chain, Business, or a related field812+ years of experience in logistics, supply chain, or export operations35+ years of people management experience, preferably managing large teamsStrong knowledge of US export processes, documentation, and complianceHands-on experience working with shipping lines, freight contracts, truckers, and warehousesAbility to manage high-volume, deadline-driven operations in a fast-paced environmentStrong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skillsExperience in polymers, chemicals, or commodities logistics is a plusProficiency with ERP systems, logistics platforms, and MS Excel preferred .

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