Company:

INEOS Aromatics

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Company: INEOS Aromatics

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INEOS Aromatics is a global chemical manufacturing company that produces products the polyester industry uses to make many of the things we use in our daily lives, such as clothes, carpets, furniture, automotive parts and food packaging.

We employ 1,300 employees in sites in the United States, United Kingdom, Mainland China, Belgium, Indonesia and Taiwan, with annual sales of $4 billion. Our diverse team of engineers, scientists and business professionals is dedicated to discovering solutions to some of the world’s biggest challenges. For example, learn more about the potentially game-changing plastic recycling technology, Infinia, we are developing in Illinois.

We care about how we deliver these essential products to the world. Our business has been proud to lead the global polyester industry towards a more sustainable future for some time. Above everything, the safety, reliability and excellence of our operations is fundamental to what we do.

We are looking for people who share our passion for excellence, collaboration and innovation. 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.

INEOS Aromatics is part of INEOS, formed in 1998 and already one of the world’s most successful companies, with an annual turnover of over $60 billion and 25,000 employees - over 5,000 of them in the US. INEOS is also one of the safest manufacturing companies in the world, nothing is more important to us.

Role synopsis:

This position is responsible for ensuring the cost effective, on time shipment of all raw materials and finished products across a complex network of owned manufacturing sites, third party toll manufacturers, warehouses and trans-loading facilities while minimizing our fixed and variable costs and maximizing customer satisfaction.

Location:

This role can be based in Naperville, IL, Texas City, TX or Wando, SC

Responsibilities and Accountabilities:

Principal Accountabilities:

Lead the tendering and post contract award management for marine vessels, rail freight, rail cars, terminals, freight forwarders, truck freight, tankage, etc.
- Align stakeholders to clearly understand business demand
- Develop and align stakeholders around contracting strategies
- Act as the commercial face to the market
- Tender and/or negotiate contracts
- Align stakeholders and develop Recommendations for Awards
- Socialize and seek endorsement and approval for awards/contracts
This role is responsible for logistics procurement across the Americas and requires an executive level stakeholder engagement and management.
Ensure the infrastructure required to support the operating businesses is contracted to include optionality (fleet size, storage yards, maintenance, inspection and cleaning programs, systems, car/truck specifications, etc.)
Manage supplier performance post contract award to include claims
Provide business with forecasted logistics cost to accurately plan the business
Manage the rail asset acquisition /disposition processes including vendor negotiations and selection.
Lead/execute improvement projects to ensure continual improvement of service and cost
Identify and proactively manage supply chain risks and vulnerabilities
Ensure the proper KPIs and progress reporting for the function

Skills & Knowledge Required:

Education/Experience:

BS degree in supply chain management, operations management, business administration or related field with MBA preferred.
Seasoned Procurement professional with a minimum of 10 years related experience
Strong background in logistics management, rail and marine experience required
Extensive negotiation experience
Knowledge of complete supply chain from production to delivery

Technical Skills:

Strong analytical skills with ability to synthesize data into a clear, concise picture/message or call to action.
CPIM, CIPS or related professional certification beneficial.
Strong leadership, facilitation of positive change, communications, team building, and conflict resolution skills a must.

Competencies / Behavioral Skills:

Demonstrated ability to manage multiple, cross-functional projects and ensure successful completion.
Demonstrated ability to lead others.
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Ability to make quick calculated decisions.
Good organization skills, ability to prioritize and handle competing demands daily
Process, data and compliance driven customer focus.
Sphere of influence – ability to influence, mediate, and persuade
Change Management – effective change management and conflict management experience.

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.

Logistics Procurement Manager