Primary Responsibilities:- Strictly apply the purchase contracts negotiated by the buyer and corresponding to the products and services requested. Make and/or facilitate decisions on alternative source where applicable.
- Ensure the smooth flow of raw materials:
- Manage the raw material requirements from production schedules using spreadsheets and/or MRP.
- Manage stock/tank level with a constant focus on optimization.
- Create POs and send them to suppliers.
- Check PO supplier receipt and obtain commitment/confirmation.
- Centralize and forward supplier complaints to the Corporate Purchasing Department and record them.
- Negotiate lead times and delivery dates, as well as, changes with suppliers.
- Manages and determines optimum inventory levels of assigned raw materials.
- Coordinate inbound transportation with logistics group to assist in assuring continuous supply at optimum cost.
- Comply with regulatory requirements for maximum on-site storage quantities.
- Manage master data accuracy for raw material codes.
- Partner with supply chain/production planner to agree upon full stream inventory plan and calculate and establish safety and target stocks where appropriate.
- Partner with supply chain/production planner to agree upon planning/purchasing strategy for raw materials and, with the production planner, assure SAP material master settings reflect intended strategy full stream.
- Establish the delivery program of raw materials, according to monthly orders/forecasts, daily consumption, tank capacity constraints and daily load of the logistics staff.
- Contact the unloading operators for unloading issues.
- Create and track STO (Internal Stock Transfer Orders) for raw material orders within the Group.
- Support the Supply Chain Manager in daily production plan management.
- Work in a dynamic of continuous improvement of the processes and manage CI projects to streamline processes related to this job position.
- Work cross functionally with supply chain planner, operations, logistics and engineering to manage complex supplier issues including material quality and availability and recommend solutions to assure supply.
- Provide key suppliers with monthly raw material volume forecasts, in collaboration with the Supply Chain Manager.
- Know the Significant Environmental Aspects of his/her sector.
- Manage disputes with suppliers, material carriers, and logistics or production department claims regarding raw materials.
- Participate in the daily/weekly production meetings to confirm the planning or to inform of any raw material risks. Take actions as required to assure supply.
- Manage the weekly/monthly raw material procurement plan to mitigate risks by collaborating cross functionally to assure supply and minimize disruptions. Recommend solutions/ path forward and escalate as appropriate.
- Collects, analyzes, and summarizes supply management performance metrics against objectives including quality, on-time delivery, and lead-time. Communicates results and works with procurement to drive continuous improvement.
Qualifications:- Education: Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Economics or related field required.
- Minimum 3 years of experience in a raw material planning capacity.
- Solid working knowledge MS Office applications such as Excel, Word and Outlook.
- SAP experience preferred. ERP experience required.
- Must be able to work with people having different personalities and different job functions. Have a flexible and adaptable attitude.
- Must be able to meet deadlines and deal with unexpected events.
- Ability to handle high stress situations.
- Above average organizational and analytical skills with strong attention to detail.
- Excellent skills in problem solving, facilitation, trouble shooting and multi-tasking
- Knowledge of DOT/Hazmat requirements
- Knowledge of logistics is preferred.
Why Synthomer?We are ambitious!We have grown significantly - both organically and inorganically. We are a FTSE 250 listed company, 22% of our revenue comes from newly commercialized products, and we're recognized in the top-quartile for chemicals manufacturing safety.
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We personalize our approach to development!At Synthomer, you won't find generic career tracks or development programs but rather a one-size-fits-one approach to employee development. We'll partner with you to ensure you have the right experiences that build your capabilities and accelerate your career growth.