Site Logistics Specialist

Flint Hills Resources; Rozenburg; On-site; EUR 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

INVISTA, a Koch company, seeks an experienced Site Logistics & Inventory Controller to ensure stable material flow for key raw materials and site containers. You will manage inventory, track quality, and coordinate compliant inbound/outbound operations to support safe production.

You will lead root-cause analyses for variances, drive continuous improvement, and collaborate with Procurement, Finance, QA, and carriers to uphold regulatory and contractual standards.

Qualifications

• Experience in site logistics/inventory management for chemicals or materials.
• Proficiency with SAP or WMS, Enablon, and container/yard tools.
• Strong problem-solving, supplier management, and audit-ready documentation skills.
• Knowledge of transport compliance and hazardous materials handling standards.

Responsibilities

• Own site raw-material inventory to prevent stockouts and minimize excess while preserving quality and shelf-life.
• Maintain target days-of-inventory and reorder points; coordinate with stock planning.
• Complete end-of-month physical checks, reconcile system records and explain discrepancies.
• Lead root-cause analysis for inventory variances and implement corrective actions.
• Respond to production schedule changes within defined SLAs.
• Support finance queries and external raw-material audits.

Skills

Problem-solving

Supplier management

Audit-ready documentation

Tools

SAP

WMS

Enablon

Container/Yard tools

Job description

Deliver stable, reliable site logistics and inventory control for key raw materials (e.g., Adipic Acid, HMD) and site product containers. Ensure material quality, on-time availability, compliant transport, and continuous improvement to support safe, predictable production.

What You Will Do

Deliver stable, reliable site logistics and inventory control for key raw materials (e.g., Adipic Acid, HMD) and site product containers. Ensure material quality, on-time availability, compliant transport, and continuous improvement to support safe, predictable production.

Inventory Management

• Own site raw-material inventory to prevent stockouts and minimize excess holding while preserving quality and shelf-life.
• Maintain target days-of-inventory and reorder points (coord. with Gloucester stock planning for AA and HMD).
• Complete end-of-month physical checks, reconcile system records, and provide actionable commentary on discrepancies.
• Lead root-cause analysis for inventory variances and implement corrective actions.
• Respond to production schedule changes (expedite, defer, reallocate) within defined SLAs.
• Support finance queries and external raw-material audits.

Inbound/Outbound Logistics

• Ensure timely, accurate inbound deliveries and outbound shipments; control yard/container movements.
• Enforce receipt/dispatch processes and timely system entry of goods receipts, dispatch notes and carrier docs.
• Monitor expected vs actual deliveries and escalation exceptions within SLA.
• Manage container fleet (full/empty), update the containers app/WMS, and coordinate weekly container execution plans.
• Coordinate third‑party maintenance/service agreements and elevate contractual/non‑conformance issues.

Quality & Supplier Collaboration

• Verify inbound materials against COA’s; quarantine and raise issues for non-conformance.
• Record and investigate quality incidents in Enablon; drive supplier corrective actions to closure.
• Build supplier accountability for material quality and delivery reliability.

Documentation, Compliance & Transport Controls

• Maintain complete, auditable logistics documentation (CMR’s, permits, traceability).
• Ensure driver/ carrier compliance and system traceability for regulatory/commercial review.

Stable Operations & Continuous Improvement

• Align daily logistics execution with site PBM objectives: reduce variability, waste, and ensure predictable material flow.
• Identify and implement improvements (FIFO, slow‑mover management, 5S) and adopt technology (SAP, WMS, containers app) to increase visibility and automation.

Success Measures / Expectations

• Reliable inventory availability (target DOI and reorder adherence)
• High inventory accuracy and timely month-end reconciliation
• On-time inbound/outbound performance and container execution
• Low incidence of material quality non-conformances and timely supplier corrective actions
• Demonstrated continuous improvement initiatives that reduce cost/variability

Collaboration & Reporting

• Works closely with Production & Material Optimisation Lead. Serves as primary logistics contact in their absence.
• Regular interaction with Procurement, Finance, QA, carriers and key suppliers.

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)

• Experience in site logistics/inventory management (chemical/materials experience preferred)
• Proficiency with SAP (or WMS), Enablon and container/yard management tools
• Strong problem-solving, supplier management and audit-ready documentation skills
• Knowledge of transport compliance and hazardous materials handling standards

Who We Are

As a Koch company, INVISTA has a long history of working to make the world around you a better place. From parts for the automotive industry to medical equipment, air bags, food packaging and clothing, our ingredients in the nylon 6,6 and polypropylene value chains help bring many of life’s essential products to market.

At Koch, employees are empowered to do what they do best to make life better. Learn how our business philosophy helps employees unleash their potential while creating value for themselves and the company.

Additionally, everyone has individual work and personal needs. We seek to enable the best work environment that helps you and the business work together to produce superior results.

Functie omschrijving

Doel

Zorg voor stabiele en betrouwbare site-logistiek en voorraadbeheer voor belangrijke grondstoffen (bijv. Adipinezuur, HMD) en site-productcontainers. Zorg voor materiaal van goede kwaliteit, op tijd beschikbaar, conform transportregels, en bevorder voortdurende verbetering ter ondersteuning van veilige en voorspelbare productie

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