Job Abstract

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 5 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.?

We believe in high challenge, high support!
We are keen to let you contribute in real roles from day 1. We expect a lot, but offer a lot, too. This includes onboarding, induction and learning events, networking opportunities, mentoring and personal development planning. So, be up for an inspiring long-term career adventure.?

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.