Planning/Scheduling Specialist

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Chemours is seeking a Site Capital Planner / Material Coordinator to join our growing team. This position will be available at our La Porte, TX location.

The Site Capital Planner / Material Coordinator has overall responsibility for building project plans and ordering materials needed per project design package. Help develop a plan for cost-effective execution and timely completion. Manage materials ordered, ensure materials are available when and where needed, and maintain accurate records. Kit packages for maintenance or contractor to the appropriate design package. Check all received material per QA plan, received per procedure, stored and tracked in the appropriate area for disbursement. Write requisitions for Capital equipment/material/services. Add needed line items to purchase orders throughout project lifecycle. Work with vendors to close out invoices and resolve any web cycles. Supports in-field execution of project work as back-up for construction manager.

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

Planner Responsibilities:

• Reviewing SOW for field execution feasibility

• Track and report out on materials ordered and invoiced

• Verifies Bill of Materials (BOM) against Construction Drawings, pipe codes, standards

• Verifies quotes are provided and up to date for engineered equipment

• Updates quotes and/or obtains quotes for basic material, as needed

• Enters all material from BOM and quotes into requisitions for purchase in SAP, notifies Coordinator or PM that the requisition is ready for approval

• Follows up with purchasing to ensure requisition was received and PO being created and released.

• Follows up with vendor to ensure PO is received, understood and to obtain an expected delivery date.

• Enter all material ordered into tracking spreadsheet.

• Updates spreadsheet as material order information is obtained

• Checks receiving daily to obtain any received material and updates spreadsheet accordingly

• Engages Site Procurement Lead, as needed, for any material that is not meeting delivery schedule

• Addresses requisition changes, PO changes/cancellations as they occur and notifies PM for all capital changes

• Monitors receiving QA activities to help ensure QA is being done

• Utilizes ISO in Desing Package to create bolt up and weld map plan - for piping, instruments, valving etc. May obtain bolt up & weld map plan from contractor to utilize for tagging

• Enters scope of work into WO by operation for each craft

• Enters an operation for SAP data resource to update SAP

• Engages crafts as needed to verify man hours and accuracy of SOW and BOM

• Conducts walk down of work area with crafts to ensure all tasks are captured

• Adds additional material to requisition if identified by crafts

• Modifies manhours, if need, identified by crafts

• Tags spool pieces, valves, instruments, and bolt up bags with designations as per the plan

• Initiates operation in WO to have Maintenance bench check and calibrate

• Conducts walk-down of job site with construction to verify all material is on hand and work is ready to schedule

• Once all material is received, marks the workorder "RTS" and notifies CM or PM

• Identifies crafts/resources required to complete project

• Enters an operation for PSSR and SAP updated

• Manage close-out of all open commitments and Accounts Payable open items by resolving iPay notices

• Support Construction Manager in field during execution

Receiving Responsibilities:

• Fluent in SAP (System Application Product)

• Receive all material in SAP within 24 hours of delivery to site

• Count and verify all freight/material deliver

• Perform all required receiving QA inspections as noted in the QA Documentation

• Notify COD Planner, Small Project Coordinator, or Project Manager within 24 hours of delivery.

• Receive all hot shots first, Federal Express, UPS Red, etc… and contact requisitioner by phone or Teams Chat within an hour of receipt

• Check & verify SAP description, packing slip and material part number (3-way check)

• Write material SCAR (Supplier Corrective Action Report) report for any discrepancies with incoming material. (SCAR entered electronically)

• Write purchase order number, work order number and unloading point on the material receipt for the requisitioner.

• Update Material Tracker of received material.

• Load and unload material from freight trucks and store in Capital Warehouse area or as directed by CM or Project Manager.

• Contact vendor(s) for discrepancies

• Support as requested, 24-Hour Shut Down coverage

• Maintain housekeeping in the receiving area/valve testing shop

• Inspect electric and diesel forklifts prior to use

• Perform material essential receiving inspection (MERI Standards)

• File packing slips - weekly

• File certification reports

• Yearly – file previous year packing slips, bill of ladings, certifications, and request for shipments in boxes to start a new year.

• Communicate with CM and PM when QA/QC is complete

• Maintain kit log

• Issues kit material as requested by CM or PM

• Analyze material of construction, as needed; perform PMI

Valve Testing:

• Tag valves for valve test shop

• Receive valves

• File packing slips

• SCAR (Supplier Corrective Action Report)/RM's and Request for Shipments

• Valve testing/nuclear analyzer

The following is required for this role:

• High School diploma or equivalent (GED)

• Experience in work order planning, material procurement

• Proficient in the use of SAP

• Proficient in reviewing and developing Bill of Material (BOM) for field installations of mechanical and instrument/electrical equipment.

• Self-motivated and capable of completing assignments with minimal guidance

• Organized, ambitious with the ability to drive work effectively in an expedited time frame

• Proficient in the use of computers, Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, etc.

• Willing and able to wear required PPE (personal protective equipment) such as steel toes, hard hat, Nomex, eye protection, respirators, etc.

The following is preferred for this role:

• 5+ years of experience in the following tasks

• Planning capital work orders

• Building job plans

• Material procurement

• Construction experience in petrochemical or refining industries

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

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 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.

Pay Range (in local currency):

Chemours Level:

Annual Bonus Target:

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."