Full Time Permanent
Hull, East Riding of Yorkshire
We’re looking for a Logistics specialist to join the INEOS Acetyls Europe team based in Hull.We need highly motivated individuals who want to be part of our growing business.
INEOS Acetyls Europe sits within the INEOS Acetyls division, which is part of the global chemical company, INEOS, one of the largest Chemical firms in the world. INEOS Acetyls manufactures acetic acid, acetic anhydride, and ethyl acetate, three commodity chemicals used in a wide range of industries from construction, coatings, water treatment, pharmaceuticals. INEOS Acetyls’ is the second largest producer of acetic acid globally and the largest producer of all three products in Europe.
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The opportunity
The INEOS Acetyls Europe Supply Chain Team are responsible for the safe and efficient logistics services for both raw materials and finished products. As the Logistics Specialist you will be responsible for daily optimisation of a multi modal logistics network including Terminals, Road, Rail, Shipping & Barging activity to deliver best in class cost to serve and customer service.
You will also be responsible for effective raw material and finished product stock management of the INEOS Acetyls Europe terminal portfolio in line with customer order profile, business requirements and terminal replenishment plans. You will be a key member of the INEOS Acetyls Europe Commercial Team and key stakeholders include Customer Service, Sales, and Business teams.
If you thrive on a challenge and are prepared to push yourself, then INEOS’ open and non-hierarchical approach to business will give you the opportunity to quickly develop your career. We value daily collaboration and teamwork, reaping the benefits of working on site/office based.
What we offer
- Competitive salary
- Discretionary annual bonus plan
- Generous contributory pension
- Life assurance
- 25 days annual leave, plus bank holidays with option to buy extra annual leave and flex 5 of these bank holidays
- Ongoing career development
- Wide range of benefits including discounted private medical insurance, health cash plans and high street discounts
- Enhanced maternity and paternity leave
- Online health and fitness hub for employees, plus friends and family
- Employee Assistance Programme offering a wide range of support services including counselling, financial support, legal services – for employees and family.
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Volunteering opportunities
Key accountabilities
- To coordinate the daily Supply Chain / Logistics activities for the Methanol raw material supply into Hull, ensuring safe, cost effective and high-quality services. Ensuring the optimal Methanol stock availability in line with production requirements and Methanol Supply contracts.
- Responsible for the KPI creation, monitoring and performance tracking of all Logistics Service Providers. Providing a monthly dashboard and defining required action plans in collaboration with the Supply Chain and Customer Service Manager.
- Provide seamless cover of other members of the Supply Chain team associated with Shipping, Barging and Rail activities.
- Effectively manage Logistics Service Providers to ensure contractual operational, quality & financial performance is maintained. Ensure effective interventions are made to address any non-conformance and to achieve agreed performance levels.
About you
We are looking for someone who has a bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in a logistics / supply chain / stock management environment.
The successful candidate will have excellent problem solving and influencing skills to provide the best business outcome in a dynamic work environment.
An excellent understanding of supply chain / logistics and customer specific requirements is essential, as is excellent written/oral communication skills with the ability to build effective working relationships.
You will have strong time management, organisation and solving skills and will be highly motivated, self-reliant with a proactive mindset.
An understanding of basic product characteristics and high consequence dangerous goods logistics (i.e. flashpoints, freezing points, ADR etc.) would be an advantage as would experience using SAP and MS Office applications. You will also need to be advanced in the use of MS Excel.
As we operate 24/7 and co-ordinate the supply chain across Europe, you will need to be comfortable working bank holidays when required.