Supply Chain Manager

Ineos Pigments USA; Ashtabula (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

INEOS Pigments USA is seeking a Supply Chain Manager to oversee end-to-end supply chain, distribution and logistics in the United States. The role emphasizes SHE excellence, planning performance, and team leadership across a multi-site network.

Key responsibilities include driving railcar fleet strategy, negotiating distribution agreements, and ensuring compliance with DoA and contract terms while safeguarding INEOS interests and optimizing working capital through efficient planning and

Qualifications

• End-to-end supply chain management required.
• Experience with distribution, logistics, and procurement beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Drive SHE Excellence by promoting safety principles and reporting incidents.
• Define and implement supply chain strategy for railcars, carriers, and terminals.
• Lead and coach the supply chain team to meet budget targets and ensure process excellence.
• Negotiate contracts and review terms to protect INEOS business interests.
• Monitor working capital, lead times, and inventory to optimize cash flow.

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