Company:

INEOS Aromatics

Interested in joining a winning team? A team whose employees share in the ownership of the business and are empowered to make a difference?

ACETYLS - INEOS US CHEMICALS COMPANY

Contribute to an organization that is the home to some of petrochemicals most innovative and cutting-edge operations, with two world-scale acetyl plants. The INEOS Acetyls is a business engaged in the entire value chain from manufacturing through to marketing and sales. INEOS Acetyls is one of the world's leading manufacturers of acetic acid and its derivatives, and owns & deploys its leading technology in Europe, Asia and US.

The Acetyls Americas team is responsible for the sales, marketing, customer service, logistics and supply for the US acetic acid business. The US Acetyls market is forecast to grow steadily over the next few years and the business is committed to a growth agenda to capture a substantial portion of this market growth. Our core product range is Acetic Acid and Acetic Anhydride.

The Main Purpose of the Role:

The Logistics Specialist is responsible for supporting the Supply Chain Manager, Truck & Terminal Manager, and Customer Service team with the execution of logistics operations. This includes coordinating Methanol deliveries, overseeing freight payment process and resolving payment discrepancies and approving prior cargoes for truck and iso-containers.

Responsibilities and Accountabilities

Accountability 1: Inventory Coordination

Manage key feedstock inventory to ensure optimal supply to meet production plan.
Prepare and issue voyage orders including loading and discharging instructions.
Monitor all aspects of delivery and ensure safety requirements are followed as well as ensuring product quality and integrity.
Manage daily working relationship with suppliers.

Accountability 2: Truck Operations

Support Truck & Terminal Manager in Logistics Execution and Coordination.
Monitor and approve all trucking and iso-container priors.
Monitor invoice charges and payments for accuracy from logistics providers.
Maintain truck carrier freight rates in SAP and AIMMS.
Monitor daily delivery schedule and update EDI exceptions as needed.
Serve as a back-up to Truck & Terminal Manager, as needed.

Accountability 3: Import/Export Account Coordination

Responsible for marine imports from other regions for both Acetic Anhydride and ethyl acetate (EtAc).
Responsible for new customer set-up in all INEOS systems.
Monitor and update SAP pricing file for all customers.
Serve as back-up to Inventory Export Coordinator, as needed.

Accountability 4: Logistics Optimization and Procurement

Support the procurement of Logistics services (truck, lab services and terminal/transloads) for the Acetyls Americas business.
Support truck and terminals contract management.
Supports logistics network performance ensuring on-time delivery and customer satisfaction.

Skills & Knowledge Required

Education/Experience

Degree level education in logistics or equivalent experience
5-7 years’ work experience in logistics, supply chain or operations within the petrochemical industry preferred
Experience in technical and commercial functions – logistics, business management, purchasing

Technical skills

SAP knowledge and experience
Relationship management
Logistics operations understanding
Sound understanding of several logistics modes (rail, road, marine)
Strong competence with standard business software (Excel / Word / PowerPoint)

Behavioral skills

Excellent interpersonal and networking skills
Good communicator
A team player
Personal impact
Able to identify and quickly assess effective solutions

Safety remains and always will be our number one priority in INEOS. Our US locations now require all new hires to provide one of the following as a condition of employment:

Proof of Covid-19 vaccination, or
Willingness to obtain the vaccine before hire date (under this option, proof of vaccination is a condition to any offer of employment and must be provided prior to commencement of employment), or
Validation of your religious or medical exemption

Our culture is one of honesty and integrity with an emphasis on safety, health and environmental performance.On our team, people are acknowledged for embracing new practices that help create real value for customers.