Manage and optimize Supply Activities
- Execute daily replenishment within the warehouse supply Network (from external or internal supply sources) in a timely, efficient manner to meet production, internal or customer requirements
- Review Requisitions place Purchase or stock orders, track orders progress and supply labels as appropriate
- Execute daily a review and maintenance of existing purchase order data for the warehouse involved, including date confirmations and overdue deliveries
- Execute daily process with warehouse and logistics personnel, requisitioners and supplier regarding planned goods inwards
- Gather and maintain supplier lead time data, Liaising with Finance and sourcing on purchase pricing, invoice and service level queries
- Drive Supply meeting with CSRs
Manage and optimize customer service level and KPIs
- Execute daily stock replenishment between bonded and non- bonded locations, to support customer service teams and the warehouse network
- Execute Airfreight Import requests and processes, to support customer service teams regarding urgent customer demand
- Support on time in full customer service analysis, plus identifying and implementing improvement opportunities
- Support complaint handling -investigate problems, find root causes develop solutions as required
- Follow with Export Processors for bookings
Manage and optimize Inventory level and KPIs
- Support MRP settings and lead time reviews. Ensure product replenishment, but over stocking of purchased materials by working in close operation with MRP planning controllers and within their guidelines. Also, working in cooperation with Demand planners/Forecasters /BU planners. Manage inventory levels while ensuring service levels remain on target cross the network
- Support the 'quality of Inventory Analysis' and reduction of slow moving, obsolete and blocked stocks by implementing improvement opportunities related to excess inventory metrics
- Support month end inventory closing activities, plus inventory reconciliations and counting process as appropriate
- Support Supply planning meetings, plus demand and sales and operational planning activities as required
- Support the use of common planning systems and processes across the network for a standard approach
In more than 100 countries, the people of Ashland LLC. (NYSE: ASH) provide the specialty chemicals, technologies and insights to help customers create new and improved products for today and sustainable solutions for tomorrow. Our chemistry is at work every day in a wide variety of markets and applications, including architectural coatings, automotive, construction, energy, personal care and pharmaceutical. Visit www.ashland.com to see the innovations we offer.
At Ashland our vision is to be a leading, global specialty chemicals company whose inspired and engaged employees add value to all we touch. In fact our people, employees, customers and vendors define who we are. They are the driving force behind everything we do.
Not only do we value our customers but we value our employees, and we work to offer them a dynamic and challenging environment. We hold ourselves to high standards at Ashland, and we value integrity and honesty.
Ashland has a history of attracting the best people and keeping them. The reasons are simple: industry competitive salary and benefits, pay-for-performance incentive plans and a diverse work environment where employees feel challenged and valued. People come to Ashland and stay. As a growing Fortune 500 specialty chemicals company, we offer opportunities for development and advancement throughout our global organization. Our values define who we are and what we care about as a company. If you are looking for a relationship with a company instead of simply a job, this may be a great fit.
Ashland is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled/Gender Identity/Sexual Orientation.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. NOTE: We do not accept resumes from external staffing agencies or independent recruiters for any of our openings unless we have a signed recruiting agreement in place to fill a specific position.
Skills Required
- Experience working with MRP systems and supporting MRP settings and lead time reviews
- Knowledge of purchase order processes, requisitions and purchase order maintenance
- Experience managing inventory replenishment, stock transfers, and inventory reconciliation/counts
- Ability to liaise with suppliers, finance, sourcing, logistics and customer service teams
- Experience handling urgent import/airfreight requests and coordination with export processors
- Experience in inventory analysis, reducing slow-moving/obsolete stock and supporting month-end closings
What We Do
Ashland Inc. is a global additives and specialty ingredients company serving consumer and industrial markets worldwide. Its solutions support architectural coatings, construction, energy, food and beverage, personal care, and pharmaceutical applications. The company brings together scientists, research chemists, engineers, and plant operators to develop practical, innovative solutions for customers in more than 100 countries, with a focus on sustainability and ESG.
