Company:

INEOS US CHEMICALS COMPANY

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

Company:

INEOS Aromatics

From soft drink bottles to packaging trays, from clothing to carpet, INEOS Aromatics makes the chemicals used to produce many of the things we use in our daily lives.

Our main products include paraxylene (PX) and purified terephthalic acid (PTA). PTA is a raw material used in the manufacture of polyesters used to make fibers, textiles, film, and polyethylene terephthalate (PET) bottles. PX is a feedstock for PTA production. We also produce metaxylene, a feedstock for PX production.

We are comprised of a diverse team of engineers, scientists and business professionals dedicated to discovering practices to confront some of the world’s biggest issues. We are looking for people who can contribute to our passion for reinvention, have a collaborative spirit and challenge our thinking in our ambition to achieve net zero.

We care about how we deliver these essential products to the world. Above everything, the safety, reliability, and excellence in our operations is fundamental to our success.

Our sites and offices can be found around the world, in the United States, United Kingdom, China, Belgium, Indonesia and Taiwan.

Job Title:

SAP Lead

Location:

Naperville, IL, USA

Role synopsis:

This is a specialist role leading SAP ERP system for finance and close process working with IT, business process managers, and global Finance teams. This role partners with IT to inform the design, development, and implementation of the SAP strategy for Ineos Aromatics globally..

Responsibilities and Accountabilities:

Lead the SAP monthly close processes for Global Aromatics implementing process efficiencies across the organization
Interpret and translate complex SAP datasets and IT concepts to inform SAP platform, structure and processes into the future
Skillfully draw out stakeholder requirements regarding SAP business processes, very often having to clarify in iterations their specific needs - and advising how each requirement would impact the whole process and system design
Lead, coordinate and support Business Process Managers, Developers and other IT functions as needed to perform system changes in our ERP system, interfaces, add-ons and analytic tools.
Maintain a fine balance between technology constraints and business needs to develop cost efficient and maintainable global solutions in SAP that avoid technological pitfalls to maximize business performance
Network with other INEOS businesses to gain knowledge of best practices and develop SAP processes for Aromatics
Support analysis and review of SAP ERP systems together with Global IT teams on system authorization and other security issues regularly
Conduct training for relevant stakeholders so that they understand business processes and the according set up in IT systems
Identify issues, risks, and technical opportunities for discussions, and raise these to the attention of management

Skills & Knowledge Required:

Education/Experience:

Bachelor of Science: Finance, Accounting, IT, Engineering, or related field
Solid experience in SAP environment, including relevant exposure to business process analysis and design, and knowledge of principles, applications, and techniques of appropriate systems with clear willingness and ability to be 'hands on' as required
Experience in implementation of IT applications and IT change management, including requirements analysis, feasibility studies, functional and technical specifications design, pilot testing and operational management
Experience in the process industry, ideally plastics or chemicals industry, with detailed knowledge of procurement, finance and controlling in addition to sales and logistics

Technical Skills:

5-10 years of experience in the area of SAP in an international manufacturing company
Excellent understanding of the business processes in the area of SAP FI/CO as well as extensive SAP Accounting or Controlling knowledge
Ability to research requirements, solutions, evaluate alternative approaches, and present recommended solution in SAP-Finance area taking always the end-to-end process into account.

Competencies / Behavioral Skills:

Excellent influencing and communication skills both within the Aromatics business, INEOS and the outside environment
High ethical standards and strong adherence to safety, IT and accounting control standards
Uncharted; confronted with the unknown; must be able to utilize years of experience and know-how to develop new concepts and approaches.
Considers a broad range of internal and external factors when solving problems. Incorporates and applies applications for practices from different businesses that could benefit Aromatics.
Ability to prioritize and multitask under minimal supervision.

Benefits:

In return for your excellent skills and abilities, we offer a competitive benefits package including: health, dental & vision insurance, 401K match (up to 9%), STD/LTD, paid dependent care days, Life Insurance/Accidental Death and Dismemberment, 9 paid holidays, 2 personal days and paid vacation.

Legal Disclaimer:

If you are selected for a position in the United States, your employment will be contingent upon submission to and successful completion of a post-offer/pre-placement drug test(and alcohol screening/medical examination if required by the role) as well as pre-placement verification of the information and qualifications provided during the selection process.

INEOS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or any other prohibited ground of discrimination.

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.