Procurement and Logistics Specialist I Job Details | Wacker Chemie AG

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  Date: Jul 5, 2024

  Location: Calvert City

  Company: Wacker Chemical Corporation

  Do you want to take responsibility and make a difference with your work? With your expertise, we can achieve great goals together. We are WACKER - Reliable. Determined. Ambitious. As one of the world's most research-intensive chemical companies, we've been making countless products that are an integral part of your everyday life possible for over 100 years. From vegan food to resource-efficient buildings to solar cells, we develop sustainable solutions that change the future.

  To strengthen our team inCalvert City,

  we are looking for you as a(n)Procurement and Logistics Specialist I.

  This is Us:

  You know us. You just didn’t know it. WACKER is a global chemical manufacturer that prides itself on “Creating Tomorrow’s Solutions”. WACKER materials are so versatile and adaptable, they have virtually unlimited applications just about anywhere imaginable, making WACKER an integral part of daily life. Whether it’s protecting buildings from the elements, a tube of toothpaste, a cell phone, airbags, or cosmetics, people from all over the world come into contact each day with our products and achievements. We are looking for capable, innovative, and enthusiastic achievers to join our team and grow with us. We are currently seeking a Procurement and Logistics Specialist I our site in Calvert City, KY.

  What you will do:

  The Procurement and Logistics Specialist I is responsible for daily, weekly, and monthly Vinyl Acetate (VAM) management including barge tracking and scheduling; managing future monthly purchases from the supplier and entering requisitions; and managing a 7 day / week daily VAM inventory reconciliation. VAM barge unloading scheduling is also done for Sekisui, along with keeping daily records of usage, inventory balances, variances, and expediting barges when required. This position also supports the monthly cycle counting for VAM and Ethylene, manages the on-site ethylene cryogenic inventory including railcar moving into the plant and intra-plant, as well as enters new orders for cryogenic railcar deliveries. In addition, this position supports all procurement services activities including scheduling pre-bid meetings and supplying bid tabulations when required. Management of the VAM unloading area that is a restricted area via the Coast Guard standards, requires oversight of all Coast Guard operational regulations for unloading barges, site audits, and maintenance requirements per the CFR (Code of Federal Regulations). Other miscellaneous tasks include administrative reporting for many topics related to this job function, cost reductions efforts are required with vendor service contracts and invoice reviews for VAM carrier operations that include an annual spend of > $20 mm, operational scopes of work are developed and on-site vendor review meetings, field walk throughs, and clarifications of any work scope, vendor meetings are held to seek out potential new suppliers that can contribute to improved service and lower cost, and review contracts and initiate renewal and or other potential new bidders. The Procurement and Logistics Specialist I will also be responsible for operational aspects for PVOH and Ethylene and the responsibility for contractor service and cost analysis is required. Lastly, this position will be providing support to the Scheduling and Production team. It is the responsibility of each employee to know, understand, and diligently practice our EH&S and Security policies and practices.

  Vinyl Acetate Management, 40%

  Procurement services management, 25%

  Analyze and execute cost reduction initiatives, 10%

  Coast Guard operational management for Federal Regulation Compliance, 10%

  Logistics support for raw materials and external customer service, 15%

  What we need from you:

• Bachelor’s degree preferred but not required; HS Diploma required.

• 5 Years Minimum Number of industrial experience.

• Additional Required Credentials (e.g. certifications, licenses, etc.)

• Percentage of Travel - 5%

• Knowledge skills and abilities for this position:

• Strong problem-solving skills

• Strong interpersonal skills

• Effective communication skills

• Ability to lead meetings and deliver presentations effectively.

• Ability to collaborate and get along well with others is mandatory.

• Knowledge of SAP and MRP

  What do we offer?

  WACKER is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and sustainability. We are innovators, researchers, and pioneers and we believe that our individual differences are our collective strength. We foster an inclusive environment that promotes individuality, celebrates diversity, and builds cohesive teams. Together, we create exceptional value for our employees, our customers, and our communities by creating a culture of inclusion and equity that enables, empowers, and values our diverse contributions.

  WACKER strives to reward its employees in a fair and equitable manner. Our Total Rewards Package considers employee wellbeing and is comprised of compensation, benefits, work-life balance, performance & recognition, and career development.

• Compensation and Incentive plans

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance effective day 1

• Paid Time Off in addition to personal days and holidays

• Paid parental leave

• Wellbeing fund

• Flexible hybrid work arrangements

• 401(k) with company match

• Education Assistance Program

• Career development and advancement opportunities

• Support for Community Involvement

  We are looking forward to your online application at www.wacker.com.

Reference Code: 27349

The information contained herein is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of the duties and responsibilities of the job, nor are they intended to be an all-inclusive list of the skills and abilities required to do the job.

A minimum requirement for this US-based position is the ability to work legally in the United States on a permanent unrestricted basis. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position, including for any type of US permanent residency (e.g., for a green card).

WACKER is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.