Supply Chain Manager

INEOS; Ashtabula (OH); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

INEOS is seeking a Supply Chain Manager responsible for end-to-end supply chain, distribution and logistics. You will drive SHE excellence, define strategy for railcar fleet and terminals, negotiate locations and manage fleet needs while supporting production and shipping planning.

You will lead a team to meet budgets, implement supply chain strategies, and ensure compliance with internal controls and anti-trust rules.

Responsibilities

• Drive SHE Excellence: Promote safety principles, report incidents and lead investigations on site, ensure practices comply with guidelines, advance safety via best-in-class supply chain processes, enforce SHE requirements with suppliers and contractors.
• Drive supply chain & planning performance: Define and implement strategy for railcars fleet, carriers, terminals; negotiate distribution locations, railcar fleet, terminals and products; manage fleet needs (repair, inspection); support sales and operations with production and shipping planning; prevent production disruption from missing railcars or congestion; optimize lead-times and inventory.
• Lead supply chain team: Lead and coach the team to meet budget targets; define and implement supply chain strategies; drive world-class competencies; ensure resources, coaching and training; help prioritize to achieve company objectives; foster positive team spirit and collaborative culture.
• Ensure full compliance & protect INEOS’ interests: Observe anti-trust rules; obtain internal DoA approvals; negotiate and review T&C and contracts; track working capital and improve strategies; handle other duties as assigned.

Job description

The Supply Chain Manager is responsible for end-to-end supply chain, distribution and logistics.

Primary accountabilities of the role are described below:

Accountability 1: Drive SHE Excellence

Most important activities:

• Promote the 20 principles of process and Behavioral safety and adhere to life‑saving rules
• Report 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 procurement
• Capture contractually and enforce SHE requirements with our suppliers and contractors

Accountability 2: Drive supply chain & planning performance

Most important activities:

• Ensure supply network is fit for purpose - define and implement strategy of our railcars fleet, carriers, and terminals
• Negotiate agreements for distribution locations, railcar fleet, terminals and purchased products
• Proactively manage fleet needs (repair, inspection)
• Support sales and operations through constant and thorough production and shipping planning
• No production reliability hit due to missing empty railcars or congested rail tracks
• Optimize our cash management through optimized lead‑times and reduced inventory level

Accountability 3: Lead supply chain team

Most important activities:

• Lead and coach the team to reach the budget targets
• Ensure supply chain strategies are defined and implemented
• Ensure business process excellence is in place to drive world class competencies
• Ensure the team has requisite resources, skills, coaching and training to deliver on targets
• Help the team prioritize and focus on what matters to achieve company objectives
• Develop and maintain a positive team spirit and collaborative work culture

Accountability 4: Ensure full compliance & protect INEOS’ interests

Most important activities:

• Observe anti‑trust rules when applicable
• Seek internal approvals as per applicable DoA in a timely manner
• Negotiate and review T&C and contracts to protect INEOS business interests
• Track working capital (Payment terms, Inventory…) and define strategy to improve
• And other duties as assigned