Date:
Oct 12, 2024
Location:
Charleston
Company:
Wacker Chemical Corporation
Do you want to take responsibility and make a difference with your work? With your expertise, we can achieve great goals together. We are WACKER - Reliable. Determined. Ambitious. As one of the world's most research-intensive chemical companies, we've been making countless products that are an integral part of your everyday life possible for over 100 years. From vegan food to resource-efficient buildings to solar cells, we develop sustainable solutions that change the future.
To strengthen our team in Charleston ,
we are looking for you as a(n) Logistics Specialist .
This is Us:
You know us. You just didn't know it. WACKER is a global chemical manufacturer that prides itself on "Creating Tomorrow's Solutions". WACKER materials are so versatile and adaptable, they have virtually unlimited applications just about anywhere imaginable, making WACKER an integral part of daily life. Whether it's protecting buildings from the elements, a tube of toothpaste, a cell phone, airbags, or cosmetics, people from all over the world come into contact each day with our products and achievements. We are looking for capable, innovative, and enthusiastic achievers to join our team and grow with us. We are currently seeking Logistics Specialist at our site in Charleston, TN.
What you will do:
The Logistics Specialist manages, performs, and has oversight of 3PL shipping processes, inventory control/reconciliation, problem resolution and external material flow processes at Wacker's external warehouses and tollers. The roles responsibilities include: warehouse and toller logistics support and management to meet customer delivery needs; driving continuous improvement activities within the scope of the work processes at external warehouses and tollers; manage the overall operational relationship with the external warehouses; manage the process in conjunction with the 3PL shipments, returns and damaged products from the external warehouses and tollers; work with Supply Chain, 3PL and CSR for problem shipment resolution.; be the main operational contact for IT requests, trouble shooting and the functional back up for all offsite warehousing activities in SAP and shipping; monitor customer complaints and implement actions to reduce customer complaints, identify trends and assist the warehouses with root cause and corrective actions; be the m ain source for resolution of Logistics Control Tower issues related to EDI errors; and identify and resolve improper user use of SAP to create deliveries and documents.
- Manages, performs, and has oversight of shipping processes, inventory control/reconciliation, returns, damaged material and problem resolution at Wacker's external warehouses and tollers; 50%.
- Interact with site logistics, international imports and exports, supply chains, business teams to assure customer satisfactions; 10%.
- Monitor and input customer complaints and implement actions to reduce customer complaints. Identify trends and assist the warehouses with root cause and corrective action; 15%.
- Attend strategic process improvement meetings with business teams, upper management, supply chain and CSR colleagues; 5%.
- Monthly inventory analysis and reconciliation; 5%
- Monitor system for LCT issues and identify problems in SAP, LCT and EDI transmission; 10%.
- Travel to offsite warehouses as required; 5%.
What we need from you:
- Bachelors preferred in Business Administration, Logistics, Supply Chain, or related field, or equivalent experience.
- 5-7 years' of relevant experience
- Logistics processes experience
- Strong Analytical as well as written and communication skills
- Ability to interact with computer programs, including SAP
- Strong people interaction and networking skills
- Real time decision making
- Strategic decision making
- Strong organization, negotiating skills, and attention to detail.
- SAP, IMDG, HAZMAT, and DOT training desired
WACKER is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and sustainability. We are innovators, researchers, and pioneers and we believe that our individual differences are our collective strength. We foster an inclusive environment that promotes individuality, celebrates diversity, and builds cohesive teams. Together, we create exceptional value for our employees, our customers, and our communities by creating a culture of inclusion and equity that enables, empowers, and values our diverse contributions.
WACKER strives to reward its employees in a fair and equitable manner. Our Total Rewards Package considers employee wellbeing and is comprised of compensation, benefits, work-life balance, performance & recognition, and career development.
- Compensation and Incentive plans
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance effective day 1
- Paid Time Off in addition to personal days and holidays
- Paid parental leave
- Wellbeing fund
- Flexible hybrid work arrangements
- 401(k) with company match
- Education Assistance Program
- Career development and advancement opportunities
- Support for Community Involvement
We are looking forward to your online application at
Reference Code:27851
The information contained herein is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of the duties and responsibilities of the job, nor are they intended to be an all-inclusive list of the skills and abilities required to do the job.
A minimum requirement for this US-based position is the ability to work legally in the United States on a permanent unrestricted basis. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position, including for any type of US permanent residency (e.g., for a green card).
WACKER is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.
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