Supply Chain Specialist Job

Division:             Bostik                                                                                                                

Location: Radnor, PA or Wauwatosa, WI

Job Title: Supply Chain Specialist – Tolling and Trade Goods

Situation in organization

The Supply Chain Specialist reports to the Trade Goods Sourcing Manager.

Job dimensions

The Supply Chain Specialist – Tolling and Trade Goods supports the Supply Chain function by establishing, managing, and optimizing procurement work processes for toll manufacturing, contract manufacturing, third party trade goods, and intercompany purchases.  The position is responsible for SAP data management and flow setup, monitoring supplier performance and KPIs, investigating and resolving price variances, and supporting various aspects of the trade goods procurement process. 

Key Activities and responsibilities

Support Supply Chain Operations for Adhesive Solutions tolled products and trade goods procurement, including: (60%)

• Maintain accurate cost standards in SAP
• Responsible for material and vendor master data integrity related to tolling and trade goods: creation / change / obsoleting requests
• Maintain contracts and outline agreements in contract manufacturing systems and SAP while ensuring compliance with internal policies
• Validate and process vendor invoices
• Coordinate with Adhesive Solutions supply chain and vendor to ensure forecast requirements are communicated and short and long term capacity is available to meet those requirements.
• Ensure accurate inventory levels at the vendor, coordinating with Adhesive Solutions supply chain team and vendor
• Support supply chain team in resolving issues with tolling and trade good POs
• Perform data analysis to support optimization of toller performance and toller strategy
• Provide cost analysis reporting
• Take an active role in short/mid-term Supply Chain projects and complete assigned tasks
• Track and coordinate with HES on ongoing periodic audits and reviews of current active tollers

Support the identification and qualification of new tollers, contract manufacturers, and trade good vendors (20%)

• Support analysis of make vs. buy decisions to compare internal Arkema manufacturing capabilities to third party options
• Support projects to identify new vendors to meet business requirements and support onboarding of new vendors
• Coordinate process to ensure vendors meet Arkema standards related to safety and risk management
• Ensure supply chain flows are set up for new products/vendors and maintain those SAP flows
• Support contract negotiations and establishment of vendor agreements
• Support the scale-up and commercialization of new products

Support performance management and continuous improvement of existing tollers, contract manufacturers, and trade good vendors: (20%)

• Manage supplier relationships including issue management and supplier development
• Maintain and communicate performance metrics for suppliers ensuring at least quarterly scorecard reviews
• Identify and support continuous improvement efforts (cost, quality, service, etc.)
• Collaborate with customer service to manage the customer complaint process related to tolling services and trade goods, up to and including resolution
• Coordinate and participate in customer audits as required
• Assist in the implementation of processes and tools for improved inter-region activities as designated by the Supply Chain leadership
• Support optimization of vendor base include tail spend reduction and vendor consolidations

Context and environment

This position is based in Radnor PA or Wauwatosa, WI. Less than 10% travel is expected

• This position is a focal point for the business and manufacturing, and works as a liaison between Global Supply Chain, Business Managers, Customer Service, Manufacturing, Logistics, Purchasing, Finance, Marketing, Regulatory, Third Party terminals, warehouses, suppliers, competitors and carriers, etc. to optimize the regional supply chain
• This position leads necessary activities to ensure the operating plans can be executed and meet the commercial demands, and lead activities to resolve problems that do occur

• Supports HES policy and complies with all regulatory and internal requirements
• Participates in HES activities provided by site management and Arkema Inc. (e.g., Behavioral Base Safety, SafeStart, etc.)
• Supports and promotes the reporting of all health, safety, environmental, near-miss, accident or injury incidents

Required Education/Qualifications /Work experience 

• Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Business, or Technical field          
• 5-7 years of experience in Supply Chain, Logistics or Customer Service                                    
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (intermediate Excel skills)
• SAP required including MM/PP, SD and F&P and across global ERP platforms
• Experience in SC Optimization Systems and system integrations
• Proficient in Power BI Dashboards
• APICS Certification a plus               
• Project Management experience preferred                                                                                                                            

Demonstrated Competencies (Describe behaviors necessary for role)

• Strong interpersonal, organizational and communication skills
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to create a climate of trust and respect
• Strong analytical and statistical capabilities to understand supply and demand issues
• Strong writing skills and the ability to document processes
• Identifies opportunities for improvement
• Networks with peers across Supply Chain and other BUs
• Ability to educate and enlist the help of others to accomplish the required tasks
• Ability to be pro-active and demonstrate initiative