Coordinator I - Materials

Westlake Chemical Corp.; Longview (TX); On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Westlake Chemical Corp. is seeking a hands-on Warehouse Lead to organize, supervise, and optimize storeroom activities. You will direct staff, manage inventory records, resolve shipment issues, and ensure timely access to materials.

The role emphasizes continuous improvement, safe operations, and adherence to company policies. You will participate in projects and cross-functional teams to advance operational excellence.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required; B.S. in Business preferred.
• Completion of basic college courses in Business Administration and/or Supply Chain Management desired.
• Minimum of three years of progressive stores/warehouse experience in a manufacturing environment required.
• Knowledge of inventory accounting principles, cost implications and ERP/MRP systems preferred.
• Effective oral and written communication skills; proficiency with PC and software such as SAP, Outlook, Excel, Word.

Responsibilities

• Train, monitor, lead, and assist storeroom personnel.
• Participate and actively lead in daily warehouse operations.
• Resolve vendor shipment errors and relay info to Purchasing for vendor files.
• Maintain packing lists and receivers lists.
• In-plant deliveries of materials to be safe and efficient.
• Plan and coordinate outgoing shipments; ensure proper packaging and timing.
• Maintain SAP material master and data integrity.
• Perform physical inventory and cycle counts; minimize variances.
• Maintain inventory records and provide to Finance during audits.
• Operate equipment safely to move materials.
• Participate in after-hours on-call rotation as needed.
• Adhere to Stores policies, DOA requirements, and safety procedures.

Skills

Team leadership

Communication

Education

High School diploma/GED

B.S. in Business or related field

Business Administration / Supply Chain coursework

Tools

SAP

Outlook

Excel

Word

Job description

SUMMARY

Under the direction and support of the site Warehouse Supervisor, organize, lead, and monitor Westlake warehouse activities, including directing of storeroom personnel, maintaining sufficient inventory and inventory records, resolving shipment errors and ensuring ready access to items by storeroom customers.

Perform the primary thinking encompassed by this job description. Comply with all Company policies and procedures.

Fully support Company goals of continuous improvement and operational excellence at strategic and tactical levels including reviewing area of responsibility for improvement opportunities to initiate projects or communicate ideas to management as well as active participation on project teams.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

May include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Under the direction and support of the site Warehouse Supervisor, train, monitor, lead, and assist storeroom personnel in performance of their duties.
• Participate and actively lead in the daily operations of the warehouse
• Resolve errors with vendor shipments and forwards information to Purchasing department for inclusion in vendor files for evaluation purposes.
• Maintain pertinent records such as packing lists and receivers lists.
• In-plant deliveries of materials are made in a safe and efficient manner.
• Schedules & coordinates outgoing shipments are scheduled, packaged correctly, and shipments made as specified.
• DOT ground shipping certification must remain current.
• Maintain SAP material master and data integrity for material number creation and changes.
• Perform physical inventory and inventory cycle counting of the storeroom. Responsible for minimizing inventory variances.
• Maintain records inventory records and provide to Finance in conjunction with Stores audits.
• Safe operation of equipment to perform movement of materials.
• Participate in on-call rotation as needed for after-hours coverage of warehouse
• Perform other duties as requested by Procurement Management and Warehouse Supervision to assure effective and efficient operation of the Department.
• Comply with all Stores Policies & Procedures, and DOA requirements as they relate to Stores activity.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS

• High School diploma or the equivalent GED is required. B.S. in Business related field preferred.
• Completion of basic college courses in Business Administration and/or Supply Chain Management is desired.
• A minimum of three years of progressive experience in stores/warehouse work in a manufacturing environment is required or progressive experience acceptable to management.
• Knowledge of inventory accounting principles, cost implications and ERP/MRP systems is preferred.
• Effective oral and written communication skills, ability to utilize PC and experience in general software applications such as SAP, Outlook, Excel, Word, etc.
• Must currently have DOT certification or be willing to obtain DOT training for shipping of materials.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

This job is performed mainly in control room or office setting; physical presence is required. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit; stand; walk; have full use and range of motion of arms, hands and fingers to reach, grasp, hold, push or pull, twist, and work with tools; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to perform tasks that may require bending, stooping, kneeling, crouching, lying down or working from elevated platforms. The employee must be able to move safely over uneven terrain or in confined spaces. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. The employee must be able to see details of objects that are more/less than a few feet away; see differences between colors, shades and brightness and determine the distance between objects. This job requires response to audible emergency alarms inside of the plant. Employee must be able to evacuate when required.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The employee must be able to work in a manufacturing environment, including enclosed spaces and exposure to various hazards. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate as normally based in an office. Some of the work may be required in the operating units which can require usage of required PPE including FRC’s, safety glasses, hearing protection, flame retardant clothing, etc. May also result in exposure to outside elements and may require usage of stairs and elevators. Travel may occasionally be required.

Westlake offers you the potential to enrich your work life and career experience in an entrepreneurial environment. We work together to enhance peoples lives through our products and presence in the communities in which we operate.

Westlake is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any characteristics protected by applicable legislation.