European Distribution Specialist

Syensqo is all about chemistry. We’re not just referring to chemical reactions here, but also to the magic that occurs when the brightest minds get to work together. This is where our true strength lies. In you. In your future colleagues and in all your differences. And of course, in your ideas to improve lives while preserving our planet’s beauty for the generations to come.

We are looking for:

European Distribution Specialist – Composite Materials GBU

• Are you ready to lead the way in transforming logistics operations? We are looking for a dynamic, enthusiastic individual who is passionate about logistics and operational success and can adapt and thrive in a rapidly changing environment. You will play a pivotal role in ensuring efficient processes that meet both internal and external demands.
• You will be responsible for developing, coordinating, and updating operational policies and procedures at all ship points to meet Key Performance Indicators (KPI’s) including efficiency, accuracy, safety, SC customer complaints, RCCA etc.
• Be the regional Supply Chain Safety representative.
• Oversee 3PL relationship including contract management, initiating and maintaining procedures, meeting agreed upon Service Level Agreements, review performance and ensure corrective actions are implemented.
• Develop effective procedures for finished goods inventory management and transaction integrity including physical counts, shipment verifications, corrective actions, etc.
• Meet and work with other management staff within the facilities to ensure the optimum performance and efficiency of the whole facility.
• Work with teams at the plant warehouse and 3PL to ensure optimal warehouse flow by planning and implementing new design layouts and space utilization.
• Measure and analyze performance for the purpose of setting goals and maintaining or exceeding standards, and continuous improvement efforts.
• Ensure that projects within areas of responsibility are completed in a timely manner.
• Monitor programs and/or activities and take corrective action when necessary.
• Build and strengthen work relationships with 3PL partners, brand representatives, customer service staff and outside customers.
• Perform assessments of client opportunities by leveraging Company supply chain approaches and frameworks.
• Develop and implement cost reduction plans.
• Meet or exceed cost, productivity, and timeliness targets.
• Maintain metrics and analyze data to assess performance and implement improvements.
• Efficiently evaluate the costs of transportation, services and inventory within any and all budget or distribution strategies.
• Lead projects to implementation & improve operations and/or costs.
• Design and implement key performance indicators and exception management processes to hold suppliers accountable & actively ensure the Company is exceeding customer service expectations.
• Ensure product moves efficiently at lowest cost, lead and transit times are met, and information systems are integrated by coordinating and implementing programs to improve material movement, material handling, and information systems.

We count on you for:

• Becoming an SME point of reference in any ever changing and challenging logistic environment.
• Ensuring safe and environmental compliant performance by the contracted vendors, working with them in achieving and maintaining the highest standards.
• Continuous improvement of logistics and warehouse operations using data analysis to initiate data driven improvements applying lean management techniques.
• Ensuring logistics contributes fully in meeting all business cost, quality and delivery metrics.
• Allocating financial resources to profitable and value adding logistic services, monitoring spending, hence contributing to company P&L.
• Ensuring a best-in-class logistics business partnership that goes beyond a transactional relationship, delivering quality services, thus adding value to the whole value chain viewed as a strategic asset.

You can count on us for:

• Being part of a global and passionate supply chain community, partnering in multiple fast growing and innovative business sectors.
• Working with a multitude of logistic vendors and stakeholders, being accountable for the regional budget.
• Empowering both your supply chain expertise and developing your leadership style(s), by continuously learning and relearning in a fast changing and in-continuous-evolution environment.

You will bring:

• 3 to 5 years’ experience in logistics, with a focus on warehousing, distribution and/or global freight process. Some direct experience on supply chain and logistics operations is valued.
• A Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field.
• An analytical and data driven digital approach, Minimum of 5 years' experience in the use of SAP ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning Systems), Supply Chain Management and WMS (Warehouse Management Systems).
• Minimum of 5 years of solid experience in 3PL fulfillment and working knowledge of order management, inventory management.
• Demonstrated ability to create and maintain 3PL related costs and provide KPI's.
• Proven ability to implement process improvement initiatives.
• Strong knowledge of warehousing Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).
• Hands on experience with warehousing software and databases.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite including but not limited to Excel, Power Point, Word, Outlook.
• Push boundaries & challenge assumptions.
• Share knowledge & learn from others.
• Value different points of view.
• Collaborate openly.
• Understand customer needs.
• Anticipate their challenge.

You will get:

• Competitive salary.
• Health insurance.
• Life insurance.
• 16 weeks of maternity/paternity and co-parenting leave.
• Free language courses (24 languages available).
• Additional local benefits.

Additional information:

• Location: Wrexham UK, Heanor UK, Oestringen Germany.
• Mobility: Travel to UK & German plants and WH’s.
• Remote working to be agreed, nr of weekly days to remain flexible, based on specific needs.

Syensqo’s purpose is to bond people, ideas and elements to reinvent progress. We can only fulfill this purpose with a diverse workforce that feels respected and appreciated, and has equal opportunities to work, grow and thrive. Our differences, visible or not, are valued. As syensqo seeks to promote unity and not uniformity, we invite you - regardless of background, age, gender, race, national origin, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, ability or identity - to consider a future with us.