Kevin Sotak

Leading with Purpose. Delivering with Teamwork

Role: Load Planning Manager at Chemtrade
Location: Philadelphia, PA, US
LinkedIn followers: 500 followers

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About Kevin Sotak

Experienced Logistics and Project Manager who can drive high performance in both direct…

Experience

Load Planning Manager
Chemtrade
Mar 2025 — Present · Toronto, ON, CA
As Load Planning Manager at Chemtrade, I lead the Load Planning team in optimizing our Private Fleet utilization while balancing common carrier capacity to meet demand. Responsible for team management, performance analysis, and developing action plans that enhance asset efficiency. Partnering closely with senior logistics leadership to drive cost control through strategic carrier use and spot bidding. Facilitating carrier engagement initiatives to support a Shipper of Choice strategy, strengthening relationships and improving service. Additionally, ensuring effective use of our Transportation Management System (TMS) to streamline operations and drive service excellence.

Education

Lansdale Catholic High School
Diploma
1994 — 1998
Penn State University
Business Logistics
1998 — 2003

Skills

Gap Analysis
Ocean
Inco Terms
Warehousing
Supply Chain Operations
Customs Regulations
Container
Trucking
Logistics
Process Improvement
Management
Import
Tms Software
Microsoft Office
Freight Forwarding
Oracle E-Business Suite
Operations Management
Account Management
Logistics Management
Project Coordination
Project Management
Transportation
Business Process Improvement
International Logistics
Supply Chain
Materials Management
Warehouse Management
Ltl
Transportation Management
Client Integration
Export
Leadership
Shipping
Customs Brokerage
Freight
Ocean Freight
Team Management
Truckload
Nafta
Supply Chain Management

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Current company

Chemtrade

Chemical Manufacturing · 1.3K employees · Founded 2001 · Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Chemtrade is a publicly traded (TSX: CHE.UN) Chemical Manufacturing and Handling Company. With Headquarters in Toronto, Canada, and operations across North America and Brazil, and over 1.6B in Sales, Chemtrade operates a diversified business providing Industrial Chemicals and services to our customers in the Oil and Gas, Water Treatment, Pulp & Paper, and Food & Beverage industries. WHY JOIN OUR TEAM? Impact, Growth, and Diversity By joining our team, you will have the chance to be part of a vibrant and growing company. As a company that has grown and continues to grow by acquisition, we offer an exciting work atmosphere and opportunities to make a real impact. Our Vision is to create value through responsible chemistry. We see it as a privilege to work in a business that provides products to clean water, technology, enable manufacturing, and deliver clean energy (just a hint at the many uses of our products) comes with a responsibility to sustainability. All of this work is supported by our core values of Safety, Excellence and Partnership. Our friendly work environment fosters positive interaction between employees within and throughout our 60+ locations. We treat our employees with fairness and equity, value diversity, and recognize the benefits of an inclusive work environment. Safety is at the core of our culture and something that we never compromise on. At Chemtrade, we take pride in rewarding our employees for their commitment, performance and hard work by offering a variety of programs and services. We offer a comprehensive and very competitive health and wellness program, including medical, dental, paid vacation and a fitness activity subsidy. Our unique culture enables employees to thrive in a supportive and engaging workplace. We offer exciting programs like Employee Recognition and Rewards (CHEers!), and Chemtrade University.

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About Kevin Sotak

Experience

Load Planning Manager

Education

Lansdale Catholic High School

Penn State University

Skills

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