Logistics Procurement Manager
1 month ago
Solenis is a leading global producer of specialty chemicals focused on delivering sustainable solutions for water-intensive industries, including consumer, industrial, institutional, food and beverage, and pool and spa water markets. Owned by Platinum Equity, the company's product portfolio includes a broad array of water treatment chemistries, process aids, functional additives, and cleaners and disinfectants, as well as state-of-the-art monitoring and control systems. These technologies are used by customers to improve operational efficiencies, enhance product quality, protect plant assets, minimize environmental impact, and create cleaner and safer environments.
Headquartered in Wilmington, Delaware, the company has 69 manufacturing facilities strategically located around the globe and employs a team of over 16,100 professionals in 130 countries across six continents. Solenis is a 2023 US Best Managed Company, recognized three years in a row. For more information about Solenis, please visit www.solenis.com.
As Logistics Procurement Manager you will report to the Director of Transportation and Logistics in North America and will partner in sharing and implementing best practices in the following Logistics categories across North America:
- Transportation including bulk, dry van, and rail.
- Warehousing
- Global Trade including freight forwarding, ocean, air and drayage.
This role will work with cross-functional teams in North America and other global leaders operationally responsible for logistics in their region, Global Procurement Organization, and the commercial business to understand key logistics supply trends and how that may influence supply strategies to deliver a sustainable financial return for the company.
Responsibilities and Focus Areas
- Manage the development of key relationships in the region and engage the buy in from key stakeholders in developing and then implementingthe category strategy.
- You will work alongside internal operations teams as well as external 3rd Parties to help drive productivity and maintain a low-cost position. In these scenarios, a successful candidate will be expected to help design and deliver structural and breakthrough savings.
- Develop strategies to select new and maintain existing suppliers based upon previous performance and established criteria which will result in "value creation" and competitive advantage for Solenis.
- Manage and execute savings through management of RFPs and Strategic Sourcing events.
- Monitor industry and regulatory trends in the market to identify and mitigate negative impacts to inflation.
- Negotiate contracts and amendments with Logistics partners that align with the operational, commercial, and legal goals of the business.
- Work with TMS/Tableau/SAP reporting software to generate relevant reports for business updates, external and internal meetings and developing and tracking savings initiatives.
Key Outputs/Deliverables:
- Drive analysis of financial and operational performance data (spend and predictive modeling) to identify key insights and opportunities to improve the end-to-end transportation network (carrier strategy, direct material, and supplier scorecards).
- Create analytical models and reports to document and validate savings, KPIs and cost reductions.
- Collaborate with all stakeholders and business partners on a day-to-day basis to enable Solenis to meet, grow, simplify, and build goals across organizations.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's Degree in business / supply chain or technical area (Engineering, Chemistry, etc.)or equivalent experience.
- 2-5 years of commercial experience in logistics, procurement, or operational categories
- Experience in transportation is a must, warehousing and global trade is preferred.
- Strong analytical skills
- Ability to interface and communicate clearly and effectively.
- Knowledge around the chemical industry is a plus.
- Strong conflict resolution skills
- Demonstrated ability to work cross-functionally and cross-culturally with colleagues and suppliers.
- Commercial acumen, understanding of the business and environment, with a heightened sense of good judgment.
- Good facilitation capability - experience of leading / participating in cross functional projects.
- ERP System experience preferred.
- Ability to travel both domestically and internationally up to 25% of the time
This role will be remote, however will need to live within driving distance of either Wilmington DE, Florence KY or Fort Mill SC.
We understand that candidates will not meet every single desired qualification. If your experience looks a little different from what we've identified and you think you can bring value to the role, we'd love to learn more about you.
At Solenis, we understand that our greatest asset is our people. That is why we offer competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits which include medical, dental, vision & 401K, and numerous opportunities for professional growth and development. So, if you are interested in working for a world-class company and enjoy solving complex challenges, whether in the lab or the field, consider joining our team.
Solenis is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer, including Minorities / Women/ Veterans / Disabled.All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.
Should you require assistance in applying to this opportunity, please reach out to Solenis Talent Acquisition at talentacquisition@solenis.com
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