Supply Chain Manager

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Job Description

Are you inspired by “what’s next”? So are we.

When you join the Ketjen team, you contribute to a better tomorrow. You will play a role in powering many of the world’s largest and most critical industries, from energy and communications to transportation and electronics. We are putting innovation to work to improve people’s lives, and we want YOU to be a part of it.

Ketjen Corporation, a wholly owned subsidiary of Albemarle Corporation, is currently seeking a Supply Chain Manager.

The primary objective of the Supply Chain Manager is to direct the materials, planning and logistic functions to ensure customer needs are satisfied. The Supply Chain Manager is responsible for planning and maintaining a material procurement process which establishes and achieves the least total cost, best quality and timely delivery for material purchases from local and overseas suppliers.

In addition, they must supervise purchase of production and/or non-production materials according to schedules or purchase requisitions and coordinate suppliers to meet Company’s goals in regard to quality, delivery and cost. Establish and maintain positive employee relationships to ensure that employees are engaged in and committed to providing a quality service to key suppliers.

Roles and responsibilities

• Planning/Scheduling suppliers/sub-contractors to maintain uninterrupted flow of materials including: Raw Materials, components, sub-components and services from internal, local and overseas suppliers;
• Manage inventory levels in line with fiscal year budget;
• Raising purchase orders to ensure timely delivery of components in line with materials and production planning requirements;
• Identifying, notifying and managing potential shortages by planning and expediting internally and externally;
• Coordinate all planning and scheduling activities to achieve customer delivery requirements;.
• Continuously work to minimize items on Back Orders from local and overseas suppliers;.
• Expediting and rescheduling open purchase orders to suit planning/production/customer service requirements by negotiating with suppliers for delaying or bringing forward, cancelling, reducing or minimizing ordered quantities to minimize impact on inventory holding;
• Liaising with freight forwarders for all coming materials from oversea suppliers and maintaining in-Transit Report for accurate on line information for Customer Service;
• Managing inventory levels to optimum levels to achieve balance between customer service and working capital (over stock v/s stock outs);
• Improve systems and processes to deliver greater efficiency and effectiveness of service for company and customers;
• Review and approve purchase requisitions;
• Manage Supply Chain department and employees;
• Manage site procurement operational and expenditure plan;
• Interact and manage Internal global group companies who provide 80% of all purchases;
• Communicate with field and internal staff in relation to purchasing requests and keep them informed on technical details, price and availability;
• Support management team with all required reporting of data analysis and prepare reports, ready for management presentations, in clear and concise communication methods.
• Any other related tasks as directed.

Educational and / or Training Qualifications, Certificates and Licenses

• Bachelor’s Degree (BS) in Business or a related discipline and 5-10 years of supply chain experience; or more than 10 years of experience in lieu of a degree.

Experience and Knowledge

• Ability to develop strong working relationships
• Industry based experience preferred
• Broad supply chain/distribution/manufacturing knowledge
• Highly developed people management skills
• Experience in negotiating supply priorities of raw materials
• Understanding freight forwarding processes and experience with dealing with freight forwards, customs agents and suppliers.

Benefits of Joining Albemarle

• Competitive compensation

• Comprehensive benefits package

• A diverse array of resources to support you professionally and personally.

We are partners to one another in pioneering new ways to be better for ourselves, our teams, and our communities. When you join Albemarle, you become our most essential element and you can anticipate competitive compensation, a comprehensive benefits package, and resources that foster your well-being and fuel your personal growth. Help us shape the future, build with purpose and grow together.