INEOS was founded in 1998 and is one of the largest chemical companies in the world with about 25,000 employees globally. When joining INEOS, you join a large company that offers development opportunities through project and hands-on experience. You join a de-centralized structure that drives agility and autonomy within each business but with the resources of INEOS. INEOS values safety, challenges, creativity, ownership, manners, and spirit. INEOS KOH is a leading producer of potassium-based chemicals in North America and a strategically located producer of chlorine. It safely and efficiently produces these by the membrane process: KCl salt is electrolytically converted to KOH and Cl2 by the application of electricity in INEOS membrane electrolysers. The site employs about 100 people mostly located at the site in Ashtabula, Ohio while some leadership & support functions are based out of the INEOS Enterprises office in Columbus, Ohio. The Supply Chain & Fleet Coordinator has a wide range of responsibilities that deal with each step of the shipping processes. This position oversees the daily supply chain and logistics of strategic raw materials and finished good distribution across the network. The Supply Chain & Fleet Coordinator works closely with multiple departments to assist with coordinating production, managing inventory and planning logistics based on inventory and sales. This position also oversees all rail activities including coordination of daily shipments with railroad, customers service and INEOS KOH shipping department. This position is responsible for optimizing the entire rail car fleet of inbound and outbound shipments by tacking rail cars to ensure fluidity within the supply chain. This position will interface with multiple internal and external stakeholders. Safety, Regulatory and Security Ensure all Shipping activities are aligned with INEOS KOH core values, SHE policies and company Initiatives. Knowledge of standard regulations and maintain appropriate level of DOT training for hazardous materials. Act as backup to the Site Access & Fleet Maintenance Coordinator for visitor, deliveries, and plant access controls. Performance indicators: Target Safety Records, Near Miss Reporting and up-to-date Safety Training. Production and Loading Planning Maintain, utilize and update production model, open sales reports, and inventory data to communicate production plan to Operations and Customer Service Team. Performance indicators: Accurate reporting and timely communication. Transportation/Shipping Manage all aspects of ensuring timely and accurate movement of freight. Prepare, coordinate, maintain and monitor all rail shipping documentation within the DOT and railroad regulations. Includes assigning railcars to orders. Includes prioritizing shipments with available inventory. Maintain appropriate paperwork and reports for shipping records. Primary point of contact for servicing railroad. Troubleshoot and resolve rail shipping issues. Elevate issues as appropriate. Performance indicators: Accurate information provided on shipping documentation to prevent violations. Accurate communication with railroad and internal stakeholders to ensure on time shipments. Railcar fleet Tracking Tracing and Reporting Support coordination of rail fleet with more than 300 rail cars. Utilize various programs to accurate track and trace entire rail fleet. Develop and maintain reports to measure transit, dwell and rail car turns. Troubleshoot delayed shipments within railroad network. Optimize fleet and rail network (internal and external) to minimize demurrage. Strategize for rail car storage and negotiate with third party suppliers as necessary. Communicate railroad delays to appropriate stakeholders including Customer Service, Operations, and Leadership. Maintain and share internal reports for rail car tracking, tracing, loading and movements. Performance indicators: Accurate reports and level of communicate for fleet location. Rail car fleet optimization to minimize demurrage. Supply Chain Functions Obtain and negotiate freight rates from appropriate rail roads as requested from Commercial Team. Participate and offer suggestions to strategize for optimal supply chain processes. Track, receive and move raw materials into the SAP system. Actively participate in various meetings with raw material suppliers, customers, contractors, and internal stakeholders regarding supply chain functions. Provide regular reports as needed. Troubleshoot and report supply chain deficiencies. Assist with monitoring inventory at various locations throughout the network. Provide monthly accruals to finance department for supply chain areas. Generate monthly report for Customer Service to invoice customer demurrage. Monitor and optimize logistic processes identifying areas for improvement and implementing effective strategies in raw material planning, rail car storage, rail car lease/sublease, shipment prioritization and production balance. Assist with department budget. Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in business or related field. Supply Chain Management, Logistics preferred. Minimum 3 years of experience in a Supply Chain or Logistics role. Experience in chemical manufacturing industry. Previous experience and working knowledge of railroad network. Appropriate level of DOT Hazmat training/certification. Technical skills Must be proficient in Microsoft Office Suite Intermediate to advanced Excel Working knowledge of SAP Strong organizational and time management skills, with ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects simultaneously. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with ability to make data-driven decisions. Logistics and Distribution Planning Detail oriented.
