Derek Allen is an experienced logistics and supply chain professional currently serving as a Category Manager at Nouryon since January 2022. Prior experience includes a role as Senior Logistics Analyst at SABIC from January 2018 to December 2021, where notable achievements included leading cost reduction and process improvement projects. Derek Allen also has a background as an Allocation Analyst and Pricing Analyst at China Ocean Shipping Company (COSCO) from December 2014 to January 2018, focusing on vessel utilization and pricing strategy. Earlier, Derek Allen worked as a Logistics Specialist at EQUIPXP, LC, managing various aspects of outbound logistics operations. Derek Allen holds a Bachelor of Business Administration degree in Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management from the University of Houston, completed in 2012.