Title: Supply Chain Specialist II

Salary: $80,000 - $110,000

Location: Houston, Texas

Job Summary

The Senior Supply Chain Specialist II will oversee forecasting, customer service, purchasing, scheduling, inventory, logistics, and invoicing activities associated with the support of assigned product lines and production operations.

JOB DUTIES/Responsibilities

·      Monitor the CRM system, maintain SAP order & forecast data, solicit sales input, consolidate data, and provide availability information for finished goods. Develop forecasts for and coordinate the purchasing of raw materials and intermediates to support production schedules in coordination with manufacturing sites.

·      Fulfill orders, while maintaining job files, preparing order documentation, and providing customer service with thorough communication throughout the order life cycle.

·      Create and manage production schedules to meet product requirements for domestic customer orders, exports and inventory. 

·      Purchase raw materials, intermediates, finished products, packaging and services to support assigned production facilities, product lines and customers. Work with Corporate Procurement to coordinate purchases for designated materials.

·      Coordinate transportation of raw materials, intermediate and finished goods to meet delivery requirements domestically and internationally. Prepare, manage and provide documents and information to import/export brokers, truckers, freight forwarders, suppliers and customers. Assure timely delivery including expediting as may be required.

·      Coordinate delivery, packaging, labelling and shipments with company and 3rd party warehouses for assigned production facilities, product lines and customers. 

·      Collect and record freight, storage, service, product and metals costs necessary for invoicing of customers.

·      Collaborate with Accounting and Finance personnel to utilize SAP as proscribed to record and account for transactions. Assist with issue resolution, closing activities and preparation of customer invoices, including product-pricing calculations.

·      Actively support documentation requirements, procedures and processes to establish reliable and continuously improving operations as well as provide basis for training and backup support activities. Conduct operations to meet safety, health and environmental requirements.

·      Educate coworkers and contract employees in relevant procedures and practices. 

Education

·      Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, business, technical or relevant field required. Equivalent work experience may be considered. Master’s degree a plus.

·      CPIM, CSCP, CLTD or other supply chain professional certification preferred

Work Experience

• Five or more years of experience in logistics, procurement, scheduling or customer service including combinations of these and/or integrated supply chain operations.
• Experience dealing directly with production sites, customers and suppliers.
• A general understanding of domestic and global logistics including transportation issues, rates, contracts and cargo classifications.

·      Willingness to travel 0-20%, as needed

Required SKILLS/ABILITIES:

·      Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

·      Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.

·      Proficiency with ERP software (preferably SAP), and Microsoft Office programs.

·      Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail to ensure deadlines are met in a timely manner.

·      Customer focused and the ability to develop and maintain professional working relationships in a multi-cultural and often challenging commercial environment.

·      Strong critical thinking abilities and a proactive approach to problem resolution.

QHSE REQUIREMENTS

Quality:

·      Take responsibility for the sustainability of company and ensuring quality performance 

·      Report all quality related issues or non-conformities to your manager

·      Maintain awareness, proactively participate and support all company policies for quality management

·      Assist in the continual improvement of an effective Integrated Management System complying with the requirements of ISO 9001:2015

·      Assist in achieving Site, Department, Regional and Global Quality Management Program goals and objectives.

Health and Safety:

·      Take responsibility for the health and safety of self and others

·      Report all health and safety incidents to your manager

·      Maintain awareness, proactively participate and support all company policies and objectives regarding health and safety

·      Assist in the continual improvement of an effective Integrated Management System complying with the requirements of ISO 45001:2018

·      Assist in achieving Site, Departmental, Regional and Global Health and Safety goals and objectives

Environmental:

·      Take responsibility for the sustainability of company and protecting the environment 

·      Report all environmental concerns or incidents to your manager

·      Maintain awareness, proactively participate and support all company policies regarding environmental protection

·      Assist in the continual improvement of an effective Integrated Management System complying with the requirements of ISO 14001:2015

·      Assist in achieving Site, Departmental, Regional and Global Environmental Management Program goals and objectives 

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