Supply Chain Manager

INEOS was founded in 1998 and is one of the largest chemical companies in the world with about 25,000 employees globally.

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INEOS KOH is a leading producer of potassium-based chemicals in North America and a strategically located producer of chlorine. It safely and efficiently produces these by the membrane process: KCl salt is electrolytically converted to KOH and Cl2 by the application of electricity in INEOS membrane electrolysers. The site employs about 100 people mostly located at the site in Ashtabula, Ohio while some leadership & support functions are based out of the INEOS Enterprises office in Columbus, Ohio.
The Supply Chain Manager is responsible for end-to-end supply chain, distribution and logistics. As a member of the INEOS KOH leadership team, you'll lead a high-impact supply chain function while partnering across Operations, Commercial, Finance, and Customer Service to drive business performance. This highly visible role provides the opportunity to influence key decisions and regularly engage with senior executives, including the CEO.
Drive SHE Excellence
Promote the 20 principles of process and Behavioral safety and adhere to life-saving rulesReport incidents, near misses, and hazard identifications, and lead investigations onsite with appropriate conclusions and sustainable actions.Ensure workplace practices are in conformity with established guidelines (IGGN)Think of ways to improve safety through best-in-class supply chain processes & diligent procurementCapture contractually and enforce SHE requirements with our suppliers and contractors
Drive supply chain & planning performance
Ensure supply network is fit for purpose – define and implement strategy of our railcars fleet, carriers, and terminalsNegotiate agreements for distribution locations, railcar fleet, terminals and purchased productsProactively manage fleet needs (repair, inspection)Support sales and operations through constant and thorough production and shipping planningNo production reliability hit due to missing empty railcars or congested rail tracksOptimize our cash management through optimized lead-times and reduced inventory level
Lead supply chain team
Lead and coach the team to reach the budget targetsEnsure supply chain strategies are defined and implementedEnsure business process excellence is in place to drive world class competenciesEnsure the team has requisite resources, skills, coaching and training to deliver on targetsHelp the team prioritize and focus on what matters to achieve company objectivesDevelop and maintain a positive team spirit and collaborative work culture
Ensure full compliance & protect INEOS’ interests
Observe anti-trust rules when applicableSeek internal approvals as per applicable DoA in a timely mannerNegotiate and review T&C and contracts to protect INEOS business interestsTrack xzbcwsv working capital (Payment terms, Inventory…) and define strategy to improveAnd other duties as assigned
Qualifications:Level of education & experience in generalMaster’s degree desired10 years’ experience in Supply chain roles with strong experience with Rail managementManagement experience
Technical skillsAbility to solve complex problems and to reach solutionsExcellent negotiation skills and analytical skillsComputer literacy (SAP, MS Office)Excellent Communication and presentation skills to influence external and internal stakeholders
Behavioral skillsSafety Leadership – drive strong Safety, Health, and Environmental (SHE) culture and performanceProactive, self-starter, accountable, and structuredProcess-oriented analytical thinkingTeam playerAgile and undaunted by changeAble to prioritize and to keep a cool head under pressure