Supply Chain Coordinator (31947)

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Supply Chain Coordinator will be accountable for all inventory and intra-network supply for ALTIVIA.  Tasks primarily relate to support of the Ketones & Additives business, however this position will coordinate all inventory stocking movements and international supply chains, for current and future ALTIVIA businesses; specifically this role is the central lead for month-end inventory counts, a standardized activity for all businesses and a critical and time-sensitive financial input.  This role requires a self-starter personality, strong work ethic, skills to analyze and communicate analysis, and a solutions-oriented mindset.

The Supply Chain Coordinator will work closely with Commercial Directors, Manufacturing, and senior management to develop and sustain ALTIVIA’s world-class supply chain, and will have a direct hand in ALTIVIA’s commercial success and operations excellence.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Oversee and manage inventories and inventory control process for all plant sites and terminals
• Maintain physical count and ERP system inventory accuracy for the Ketones & Additives business; monitor thoroughly
• Maintain and adjust stocking targets by product and location in collaboration with commercial team; efficiently replenish
• Administer material requirements planning (MRP) for Petrochemicals and Ketones & Additives businesses
• Administer contracts for all terminals; renew, modify, or terminate as needed, and help to negotiate new contracts
• Monitor all inventory-related ERP transactions to ensure compliance; suggest improvements for accuracy, efficiency
• Report KPI’s to management for supply chain activities – network health, replenishment volumes and cost, inventory value
• Manage primary freight forwarder and any secondary international freight relationships, supporting service level
• Support rate quotes for new international business opportunities, including analysis of inventory positioning & cost
• Liaise with operations to ensure that quality & product stewardship expectations are met for all terminals
• Lead coordination with EHS team and external vendors for any SDS or label changes, or new language / geography needs
• Document processes thoroughly, and manage change for new and modified processes and systems
• Prepare monthly reports for presentation to management on operational and cost metrics, inventory flows
• Plan and implement supply chain optimization projects, and collect data to support strategic decisions
• Lead corrective action investigations for all carrier and terminal issues within the Ketones & Additives business
• Review and approve all invoices related to network and inventory activities, maintain accurate freight accruals

Qualifications:

• Strong attention to detail, organization, accuracy, and follow-through
• Critical thinking, for problem identification and resolution in a timely manner, with a sense of urgency
• Keen sense of workflow, tracking commitments, alignments, and approvals, and managing the sequence of activities
• Excellent communication skills both verbal and written, in a fast-paced environment
• Good interpersonal skills for equal effectiveness as an independent performer and strong team player
• Effectiveness both independently and as a strong team player, in a fast-paced environment
• Intermediate knowledge of, and efficient navigation and performance using, MS Office & Excel
• Sound judgment and logical analysis when evaluating costs, volumes, inventories, material flows, and leadtimes

Preferred Experience:

• Associate or bachelor’s degree in supply chain, logistics, operations, or a business-related field
• Experience with ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, JD Edwards), data & financial analysis, or import/export activities