Supply Chain Planner

**Company: Transfer Chemicals**

**Job Title
- Supply Chain Planner (Textile Chemical Industry)**
**Experience
- 3-4 yrs**
**Interview
- 2 rounds virtual**
**Locations
- Thane, Faridabad**

**Key Responsibilities**:
1. Demand Forecasting for Chemicals:

- Analyse market trends, historical consumption, and production forecasts to predict the demand for têxtile chemicals (dyes, finishing agents, etc.).
- Collaborate with sales and production teams to understand customer orders and production schedules, ensuring alignment with chemical supply.

2. Inventory and Chemical Stock Management:

- Plan and manage inventory levels of têxtile chemicals to avoid shortages or overstocking, considering the shelf life and handling requirements of chemicals.
- Ensure compliance with safety and environmental regulations regarding the storage of chemicals.

3. Procurement and Supplier Coordination:

- Collaborate with procurement teams to source têxtile chemicals from suppliers, ensuring competitive pricing, quality, and reliable delivery times.
- Build strong relationships with chemical suppliers and negotiate favourable terms, including lead times and batch quantities.

4. Production and Formulation Planning:

- Develop production and formulation schedules based on customer requirements, ensuring the availability of the right chemicals at the right time.
- Coordinate closely with the R&D and production teams to plan for new chemical formulations or product changes.

5. Logistics and Distribution Management:

- Oversee the transportation, warehousing, and distribution of chemicals to ensure timely delivery to manufacturing plants or customers.
- Ensure compliance with transportation regulations, including hazardous materials handling and chemical-specific logistics requirements.

6. Regulatory and Safety Compliance:

- Ensure that all supply chain activities adhere to regulatory standards for chemical handling, including safety protocols, environmental regulations, and hazardous material transportation.
- Coordinate with compliance teams to manage chemical labelling, packaging, and transportation documentation.

7. Supply Chain Optimization:

- Identify and implement strategies to improve supply chain efficiency, reduce costs, and minimize waste in chemical procurement, handling, and distribution.
- Optimize the supply chain network to ensure mínimal disruptions and seamless operations across the entire chemical supply chain.

8. Risk Management:

- Proactively identify potential risks (e.g., chemical shortages, supplier disruptions) and develop contingency plans to mitigate the impact on production.
- Monitor global trends in the chemical industry to anticipate any challenges in the supply chain.

9. Sustainability and Waste Reduction:

- Collaborate with sustainability teams to minimize the environmental impact of the chemical supply chain, focusing on reducing waste, recycling, and responsible sourcing.
- Ensure that chemicals with hazardous or environmentally sensitive properties are handled and disposed of in line with industry standards.

10. Data Analysis and Reporting:

- Use ERP and supply chain software (e.g., SAP, Oracle) to analyse supply chain performance, including lead times, inventory levels, and procurement costs.
- Generate reports on supply chain KPIs and provide insights to management for continuous improvement.

**Key Skills and Qualifications**:

- Education: Bachelor's/Master's degree in Supply Chain Management, Chemical Engineering, Business, or a related field.
- Experience: 3-5 years of experience in supply chain management, preferably in the chemical or têxtile industry.
- Chemical Industry Knowledge: Familiarity with chemical products, suppliers, and regulatory requirements specific to the têxtile chemical industry.
- Analytical Skills: Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities to forecast demand, manage inventory, and resolve supply chain issues.
- Communication: Effective communication and negotiation skills to coordinate with suppliers, production teams, and regulatory bodies.
- Software Proficiency: Experience with ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle), supply chain planning software, and Microsoft Excel.
- Attention to Detail: High level of accuracy and attention to detail, especially when handling hazardous materials or planning formulations.
- Organizational Skills: Ability to manage multiple priorities, work under pressure, and meet tight deadlines.

**Preferred Qualifications**:

- Experience in chemical procurement or handling hazardous materials.
- Certification in supply chain management (e.g., APICS CPIM, CSCP).
- Knowledge of sustainability practices in supply chain management.
- Familiarity with regulatory requirements for chemicals (e.g., REACH, OSHA, environmental regulations).

**Working Conditions**:

- Office-based with regular visits to production plants, warehouses, and suppliers.
- May involve handling or being exposed to chemicals in warehouse or plant environments.
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