Supply Chain Generalist - Toledo, United States - Diversey, Inc.

Description

Solenis is a leading global producer of specialty chemicals focused on delivering sustainable solutions for water-intensive industries, including consumer, industrial, institutional, food and beverage, and pool and spa water markets.

Owned by Platinum Equity, the company's product portfolio includes a broad array of water treatment chemistries, process aids, functional additives, and cleaners and disinfectants, as well as state-of-the-art monitoring and control systems.

These technologies are used by customers to improve operational efficiencies, enhance product quality, protect plant assets, minimize environmental impact, and create cleaner and safer environments.

Headquartered in Wilmington, Delaware, the company has 69 manufacturing facilities strategically located around the globe and employs a team of over 16,100 professionals in 130 countries across six continents.

Solenis is a 2023 US Best Managed Company, recognized three years in a row. For more information about Solenis, please visit

Supply Chain Generalist


Summary:
Manage all outbound/inbound traffic, inventory replenishment, production scheduling, and return goods processing.


Expectations:
Complete transportation tasks daily
Create purchase orders based on MRP requirements
Coordinate with suppliers' for on-time deliveries

Input production schedule that encompasses:
historical, current and forecasted demand
Return goods to suppliers that do not meet quality standards. Update ERP system inventory based on disposition
Maintain inventory activity at 3PL provider
Ability to multi-task in fast paced environment
Understand role to improve overall company goals. Communicate and share information. Avoid silo mentality


Duties and Responsibilities:
Organize all domestic and international shipments along with required paperwork.
Correspond with Uber Freight, Global Tranz and local freight companies on pickup timeliness. End of month time frame communication with transport companies is of high importance in achieving monthly sales goals.
Monitor open purchase orders for potential delivery delays. Communicate to production supervisor critical delays that may impact production.
Create new purchase orders based off MRP runs. Run and process MRP Exception report. Update requirements based on production schedule and material needs.
Update lead times, pricing, minimum order quantities and master pack quantities in SAP.
Convey quality issues and maintain the vendor corrective action process.
Assist in communicating and resolving material receipt issues (price, quantity & quality discrepancies).
Update and maintain supplier information in SAP.
Support manufacturing by ensuring that supplied components are available based on manufacturing schedule.
Manage inventory to positively affect the company turn target. Inventory is cash.
Identify and negotiate potential cost reductions. Challenge suppliers to think outside of the box to reduce costs through creative innovation.
Connect with new suppliers that have a scope of business that aligns with our strategy. Due diligence research on prospective suppliers. Complete NDA to start the RFQ process and share drawings. Add engineering associates in discussions as needed.
Schedule periodic supplier visits. Evaluate processes, quality, and safety. Provide points of strength and where improvements need to be achieved. The objective is to maintain relationships with suppliers and provide two-way communication.
Will work with cross functional departments: engineering, production, customer service and accounting. Maintain positive, cordial and business relationship.
Attend required meetings.
Other job duties as assigned.


Preferred Education & Experience:
Bachelor's degree in related field or 2yrs experience in logistic and purchasing
Proficient with Microsoft Office skills. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills SAP experience strongly preferred
Knowledge of VAVE and Lean methodologies


Work Environment:
Manufacturing/Office


Position type:
Salary

Overtime As needed to complete position duties

We understand that candidates will not meet every single desired qualification.

If your experience looks a little different from what we've identified and you think you can bring value to the role, we'd love to learn more about you.

At Solenis, we understand that our greatest asset is our people.

That is why we offer competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits which include medical, dental, vision & 401K, and numerous opportunities for professional growth and development.

So, if you are interested in working for a world-class company and enjoy solving complex challenges, whether in the lab or the field, consider joining our team.

Solenis is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer, including Minorities / Women/ Veterans / Disabled.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

Should you require assistance in applying to this opportunity, please reach out to Solenis Talent Acquisition at