Warehouse Supervisor

Braskem; La Porte (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental & Vision

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Pet Insurance

ID Theft Insurance

Flexible 9/80 schedules

Job summary

Braskem America is seeking a Warehouse Supervisor to oversee site operations in Texas, ensuring accurate inventory, proper stock levels, and compliant material handling. The role collaborates with the Material Registry Team to maintain a consistent material dictionary and optimal stock parameters.

Responsibilities include supervising warehouse activities, supporting maintenance and reliability teams, and driving cost savings through process improvements while ensuring adherence to procurement

Qualifications

• Working knowledge of procurement and warehousing processes.
• Experience with SAP warehousing transactions.
• Ability to work in a team environment and manage projects independently.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Supervise Braskem Warehouse Technicians and contracted staff.
• Oversee warehousing functions at the Braskem site.
• Provide technical support for Braskem sites as needed.
• Resolve OnBase deviations from Accounts Payable.
• Coordinate with Maintenance and Reliability teams and educate site staff on procedures.
• Support supplier interface to expedite materials.
• Provide 24‑hour operational support.

Skills

Procurement processes

Warehousing processes

SAP knowledge

Team coordination

Tools

SAP

Coupa

Job description

With a strategy centered on people and sustainability, Braskem is engaged in contributing to the value chain to strengthen the Circular Economy. Braskem’s 9,000 team members dedicate themselves every day to improving people's lives through sustainable solutions in chemicals and plastics. With its corporate DNA rooted in innovation, Braskem offers a comprehensive portfolio of plastic resins and chemical products for diverse industries, such as food packaging, construction, manufacturing, automotive, agribusiness, health and hygiene, and more. With 40 industrial units in Brazil, the United States, Mexico, and Germany, Braskem exports its products to clients in over 70 countries.

Braskem America is an indirect wholly owned subsidiary of Braskem S.A. headquartered in Philadelphia. The company is the leading producer of polypropylene in the United States, with six production plants located in Texas, Pennsylvania, and West Virginia, as well as an Innovation and Technology Center in Pittsburgh and a New Renewable Innovation Center in Lexington, which focuses on leveraging groundbreaking developments in biotechnology and chemical catalysis.

Travel Involved: 0-5%

Job Type: Full-time

Description

The Warehouse Supervisor will review US Braskem inventory history per site versus requirements to identify gaps in material descriptions, vendor information, inventory max/min, etc. This person will work with the Material Registry Team to manage the material Add/Change/Delete process, ensuring that the “dictionary” nomenclature and stock parameters align with site material requirements. They will also work on special projects assigned by procurement leaders to capture cost savings, cost avoidances, and process efficiencies.

They will supervise day-to-day warehouse operations and be responsible for warehouse KPI’s such as cycle counts, material exposure risks, kitting, overmax, stockouts, etc. They will work seamlessly with site warehouse personnel to manage ordering and receiving of storeroom, direct-buy, and catalog materials.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervision of Braskem Warehouse Technicians and contracted Warehouse technicians.
• Warehousing functions at designated Braskem site.
• Technical support for all Braskem sites as needed.
• Research and resolve OnBase deviations from Accounts Payable.
• Lead for communication and support with Maintenance and Reliability.
• Trainer for site teams and other locations on warehouse processes and procedures.
• Interface with suppliers to expedite materials.
• Attend and provide warehouse/material information for MPE, RIT, and HDIG to support maintenance and plant activities.
• 24‑hour support to the business.
• Management of and working with third‑party suppliers in the Open Issue and VMI materials area.
• Post cycle counts and investigate as needed.
• Enforce compliance with Procurement and business procedures.
• Communicate and educate team members on warehouse policies, procedures, strategies, and goals.

Requirements

• Working knowledge of procurement and warehousing processes, procedures, and directives.
• Working knowledge of all requestor functions in SAP.
• Experience with Warehousing transactions in SAP.
• Ability to work in a team environment to achieve business initiatives, but also be a self‑motivated individual who can work independently to manage projects.
• Business acumen, customer focus, ability to prioritize tasks.
• Strong verbal and written communication, active listening, and presentation skills.
• Ability to foster collaborative relationships with suppliers, co‑workers, and internal customers.
• Ability to analyze business and technical requirements and propose economic solutions.
• Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and time management.
• Ability to operate independently and take initiative.
• Good communication skills with ability to interface well with a wide variety of customers.
• Positive attitude, with an open‑minded approach to learning.

Preferred Skills, Education, and Experience

• 5+ years of relevant experience related to procurement, warehousing, manufacturing maintenance, or chemical plant operations.
• Experience in the capital and maintenance field services.
• Experience in the petrochemical or plastics industry.
• Experience writing and negotiating commercial contracts.
• Experience with Purchasing and Sourcing modules in Coupa.

What We Offer

At Braskem, we offer more than just a competitive pay package. Our total rewards package includes a wide range of benefits you need for every stage of your life.

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits
• Maternity and Paternity Leave
• Life Insurance
• Short‑and‑Long‑Term Disability Insurance
• A wide range of voluntary benefits such as Pet Insurance, Legal and ID Theft Insurance
• Flexible work schedules like 9/80 schedules for eligible team members

Depending on qualifications, the successful candidate may be offered a position at a more appropriate level and/or ladder.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Braskem is committed to equal employment opportunity and providing reasonable accommodations to qualified candidates and employees according to applicable law. We value and encourage diversity and solicit applications from all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, gender, sex, age, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, medical condition, military and veteran status, gender identity or expression, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

All applicants must be currently eligible to work in the United States without the need for any type of sponsorship now or in the future.