Associate Category Manger I - Feedstock Logistics

As we create a colorful, capable and cleaner world through chemistry, we invite you to join our team to harness the power of chemistry to shape markets, redefine industries and improve lives for billions of people around the world.

CREATING ESSENTIAL CHEMISTRY THAT THE WORLD NEEDS  

At Chemours, our people are redefining how the world thinks of chemistry by approaching everything we do with a commitment to delivering Trusted Chemistry that creates better lives and helps communities thrive.   That begins with how we use our science, data, and unmatched technical expertise to develop market-leading products with the highest levels of performance, sustainability, and safety in the industry.  

Powered by chemistry, our products are used in applications that make the products we rely on, processes, and new technologies possible.  In key sectors such as clean energy, advanced electronics, high-performance computing and AI, climate friendly cooling, and high-quality paints and coatings for homes and industrial infrastructure---sustainable solutions and more modern living depend on Chemours chemistry.

Chemours is seeking an Associate Category Manager focus on Feedstock logistics and warehousing to join our Procurement team. This position will be available at the Wilmington, DE location and report directly to the Director of Procurement for Titanium Technologies (TT).

The role will support and has significant importance to all three businesses at Chemours.   Titanium Ores are TT’s largest raw material families while Fluorspar is a key feedstock for both Thermal Specialty Solutions (TSS) and Advanced Performance Materials (APM) business units. Procurement and supply chain efficiencies are critical for these key buys. Accountability in this role ensures that supply chains remain efficient and optimized, delivering the value to the business by maintaining a high level of performance in shipping and inventory planning as well as managing several key suppliers.

The role will work to ensure that the primary raw material is delivered in accordance with production plans in the most efficient manner to deliver the highest value to these businesses. 

The responsibilities of the position include, but are not limited to, the following: 

• Work closely with the Ore and Fluorspar Planner and the Ore and Fluorspar Buyer as well as Chemours’ preferred third party broker to schedule ore ships in accordance with pigment schedule and the ore plan.

• Maintain detailed ore and fluorspar shipping and inventory records with high accuracy to ensure adequate supply to our plants. Work with sites to keep an accurate account of site ore and fluorspar inventory for planning purposes.

• Directly manage several junior miners with potential to grow in the role and manage major accounts. Negotiate spot PO’s, develop multi-year contracts, as needed by the business. Develop relationships with our suppliers and gather market intelligence.

• Directly monitor and report on offload port activities, warehousing, ground logistics, surveying, and analysis activities related to fluorspar transportation and ensure compliance with existing contracts.  Analyze expenditures and provide forecasts and optimization ideas based on planned purchases.

• Perform Goods Receipts to ensure accurate accounting of raw materials is kept. Approve invoices related to ore and fluorspar shipping, handling and logistics. Analyze shipping costs to highlight cost optimization ideas.

• Monitor the supplier’s loading and Chemours’ unloading ports for any delays and issues. Escalate any potential shipping/rail/barge delays which might cause supply shortages.

• Analyze site ore and fluorspar handling and warehouse options to identify improvement opportunities.

• Provide a view on current and future global dry bulk shipping market.

• Perform modeling and analysis to drive tactical and strategic ore and fluorspar shipping decisions.

The following is required for this role: 

• Bachelor's degree in business, supply chain management, engineering, or similar.

• Proficient in MS Excel (creating macros, pivot tables, etc.).

• Exceptional analytical, strategic thinking, and problem-solving abilities.

• Excellent organizational and time-management skills.

•  Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

The following is preferred for this role: 

• Experience working in a manufacturing environment with an understanding of the supply chain and supply planning process.

• 5-7 years of experience in supply chain, logistics, or procurement-related roles.

• SAP user experience

• Linear programming experience

Benefits: 

Competitive Compensation

Comprehensive Benefits Packages

401(k) Match

Employee Stock Purchase Program

Tuition Reimbursement

Commuter Benefits

Learning and Development Opportunities

Strong Inclusion and Diversity Initiatives

Company-paid Volunteer Day

We’re a different kind of chemistry company because we see our people as our biggest assets. Instead of focusing just on what our employees do each day, we look at how they do it—by taking a different approach to talent development, employee engagement, and culture. Our goal is to empower employees to be their best selves, at Chemours and in life.  

 Learn more about Chemours and our culture by visiting Chemours.com/careers. 

Chemours is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, religion, color, gender, disability, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, marital status, family status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or veteran status. Jurisdictions may have additional grounds for non-discrimination, and we comply with all applicable laws. 

Chemours is an E-Verify employer 

Candidates must be able to perform all duties listed with or without accommodation 

Immigration sponsorship (i.e., H1-B visa, F-1 visa (OPT), TN visa or any other non-immigrant status) is not currently available for this position  

Don’t meet every single requirement? At Chemours we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace for our employees. So if you’re excited about this role, but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the position description, we encourage you to apply anyways. You may just be the right candidate for this or other opportunities.

In our pursuit to be the greatest place to work, we know that a critical element to enhancing our employee experience is to assure we’re operating with a solid foundation of trust. At Chemours, this means being transparent about how we pay our employees for the work that they do.

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The pay range and incentives listed above is a general guideline based on the primary location of this job only and not a guarantee of total compensation. Factors considered in extending a compensation offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, and alignment with market data. The incentive pay is dependent on business results and individual performance and subject to the terms and conditions of the specific plans.

At Chemours, you will find sustainability in our vision, our business and your future. If you want to work on the leading edge of your field and have a desire to make a difference, join Chemours and discover what it means when we say "We Are Living Chemistry."