Supply Chain Manager

Job Description

: Supply Chain Manager

Huntsman is seeking a Supply Chain Manager supporting the Polyurethanes Supply Chain Division located in Mexico City. This position will report to the Director of Supply Chain.

Job Scope

This position exists to ensure proper leadership of all Polyurethanes Division Supply Chain activities in Mexico and Colombia. The incumbent will ensure full alignment with all Corporate Purchasing and Supply Chain/Logistics requirements and alignment with the Americas Regional business and Global Supply Chain strategies.

The incumbent will be responsible for the management of our supply chain within Mexico and Cartagenas site, working in close collaboration with the broader Americas Regional Supply Chain Leadership Team to ensure customer activities are consistent with regional business and global supply chain strategies. The incumbent will also work very closely with the Commercial teams in both countries and the Shared Service functions (based in The Woodlands, TX San Jos, Costa Rica) to ensure full alignment within Mexico and Colombia.

As the Supply Chain Manager, you will ensure the execution of the following activities for both sites MX & CO:

In summary, as the Supply Chain Manager, you will:

• Work closely with the Customer Service team in Costa Rica in order to meet the demand of the Polyurethanes (PU) Division (~100 active accounts with ~230 orders/month) and Performance Products (PP) Division (~79 active accounts with ~120 orders/month) in the region.
• Effectively manage the PU Division (53 MMlbs of sales with a local inventory of 4.5 MMlbs stored in four warehouses), PP Division (20 MMlbs of sales with a local inventory of 1 MMlbs stored in two third party warehouses) supply chain in Mexico and PU Division (8MMlbs of sales and local inventory of 3MMlbs in Cartagenas site) in Colombia.
• Effectively manage the PU Division Logistics capability (transfers of material into the Country from Geismar, LA USA manufacturing, as well as other locations, such as Mississauga, ON Canada, and transfers of materials to local customers).
• Manage the tote and drum blending for Mexico, with Production of ~65 tons/month of polyol blends and repackaging.
• Manage the exports of finished goods from Cartagena, Colombia to customers in South and Central America such as Guatemala, Chile, Argentina, Venezuela, etc.
• Tours in EHS focus.
• Support and ensure compliance in safety activities such as review, and approval of work permits for contractors supervision of on-site work performed by both contractors and Huntsman associates.

Qualifications

You must possess the below minimum qualifications to be initially considered for this position. Preferred qualifications are in addition to the minimum requirements and are considered a plus factor in identifying top candidates.

The candidate must have an unrestricted right to work for Huntsman in Mexico.

Minimum Qualifications

• BA/BS degree in a supply chain, technical, or business discipline with a minimum of 8 years of industry experience.
• A minimum of five years of appropriate managerial/supervisory experience is required.
• Leadership in the storage operation, customers, and carriers.

Skills and Knowledge

• The incumbent must be fully bilingual (Spanish and English).
• Strong verbal, written, and presentation communication skills in both languages are required.
• Demonstrated knowledge of import/export, transportation, and trade regulations within Mexico is essential. Expertise in Mexico and Colombia's economy and business-related policies is highly desirable.
• Demonstrated ability to maintain a pleasant and professional demeanor, even under times of stress, is essential.
• Demonstrated ability to properly safeguard confidential and sensitive information (pricing, salary actions, organizational changes, etc.) is essential.
• The position holds a mixture of direct and indirect accountabilities, so the ability to work in a collaborative nature within a matrix organization is essential.
• Ability to juggle multiple projects at once and work under pressure.
• Physical demands: Office work, some lifting, considerable walking.

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced education (MS, MBA) and APICS certification (CPIM/CIRM) are desirable.
• Completed career: Industrial Engineering, Logistics, International Relations Bachelor of the administrative or related branch.
• Ability to communicate, honesty, and consistency.
• Experience in a wide range of sectors handling hazardous chemicals.
• Previous experience in a direct selling or multilevel company.
• Knowledge of applicable regulations regarding logistics and storage.

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Additional Locations:

Locations - Mexico - Mexico City

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