Main Purpose
The position is an integral part of the INEOS Joliet Commercial team. The Commercial team manages all aspects of customer service, planning, logistics to support both the production site based in Joliet, IL and the supply chain operations across the globe.
The Logistics Coordinator will manage and be accountable for primarily the administrative aspects of shipments and inventory for two finished product lines and the railcar fleet management for the INEOS Joliet Facility.
RESPONSIBILITIES and ACCOUNTABILITIES
Accountable for the administrative aspects of outbound shipments/ inventory of two finished products from the facility.
- Efficient and accurate inventory management using SAP for three product lines.
- Inventory is allocated against sales orders per individual customer’s requirements.
- Generate paperwork, bill of ladings, certificate of analysis and Safety Data Sheets for shipments.
- Accurately sign truck drivers in and out of the plant and ensure drivers receive the correct BOL’s, picks lips, certificate of analysis and Safety Data Sheets.
- Scan and file documents per record retention requirements.
- Balance month end inventory working with Warehouse Supervisors.
- Work with stakeholders to resolve SAP errors relating to packaging or allocation.
Railcar Fleet Management
- Utilize CSX and Bourque to divert railcars when necessary.
- Utilize Bourque to add railcar shipments outside of sales orders.
- Resolve railcar movements when a railroad misroutes a railcar.
- Manage spend associated with railcar inspection, maintenance, and lease costs within SAP.
- Manage railcar loading schedule to meet customer demand and inventory allocation.
- Maintain DOT Certification. Process OTMA movements for railcars.
- Ability to learn DOT hazardous shipping requirements to ship hazardous sample shipments by ground or air.
Back up the Order Office Analyst/Supply Chain Team roles during absences
- Manage packaging supplies inventory and spend within SAP.
- Work with internal stakeholders to balance month end inventory between physical count and SAP.
- Manage PIA and MAN loading/packaging plans to align with the production and sales plan.
- Be able to enter orders, manage freight and fuel rates, and new customer set up in SAP
- Be able to rebill customers for accrued demurrage and validate transportation invoices.
Skills & Knowledge Required
Education/Experience
- High School Diploma or equivalent;
- At least 1 year of experience in logistic/supply chain, preferably in a chemical, refinery or manufacturing facility;
- Experience with SAP or similar ERP system;
- DOT shipping experience a plus.
Skills/Competencies
- Demonstrated successful verbal, written, and interpersonal skills and the ability to build positive relationships with the Plant Team and Commercial Team.
- Confident self-starter who can work independently taking ownership on packaging requirements based on sales forecast.
- Ability to appropriately deal with multiple & changing site priorities, including challenging situations (ie, carrier failures).
Physical Requirements:
While performing the duties of this job the individual will perform primarily office tasks requiring repetitive use of hands; however, may occasionally be required to enter production areas to understand processes and for auditing purposes. Minimum requirements include:
- Maintaining constant awareness of personal safety and the safety of all other personnel. This includes knowledge of INEOS 20 Safety Principles and other safety procedures and rules.
- Being able to work at a desk and operate routine items such as a computer and calculator; close visual acuity to perform an activity such as: preparing and analyzing data and figures, transcribing, viewing a computer terminal and extensive reading
- Perceiving the nature of sounds at normal speaking levels with or without correction. Ability to receive detailed information through oral communication, and to make discriminations in sound.
This is an on-site position & is NOT remote or hybrid.
No relocation assistance provided & preference is given to local candidates.
Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.
The final salary offered to a successful candidate will be determined by a variety of factors, including but not limited to relevant experience in the role, industry experience, education, and other qualifications.
At INEOS, we are committed to fair and equitable compensation.
While it is not typical for a candidate to be hired at the top of the salary range for a position, compensation decisions are based on the specific circumstances of each role and candidate.