Supply Chain Analyst

at  Huntsman

Job Description:
Supply Chain Analyst
Huntsman Corporation is a publicly traded global manufacturer and marketer of differentiated and specialty chemicals. Our chemical products number in the thousands and are sold worldwide to manufacturers serving a broad and diverse range of consumer and industrial end markets. We operate more than 70 manufacturing, R&D and operations facilities in approximately 30 countries and employ approximately 9,000 associates within our three distinct business divisions. Huntsman offers unsurpassed opportunities to build a successful future. Our diverse portfolio creates a range of career fields including manufacturing, research and development, technical services, sales and marketing, customer service – and the list goes on.
Here, you can make an impact and make a difference. Come join us.
Huntsman is seeking a Supply Chain Analyst supporting the Performance Products Division located in San Jose, Costa Rica. This position will report to the Sr. Manager of Planning and Fulfillment.
Job Scope
Huntsman Performance Products is hiring a Supply Chain Analyst (SCA) to support a fast paced, high volume product line at Huntsman. This role will focus heavily on executing a supply plan that meets customers’ forecasted demand, supporting inventory targets, and identifying areas for process improvement across the supply chain.

In summary, as the Supply Chain Analyst, you will:

• Perform daily supply chain operations which may any of the following activities:
• Confirming material availability and shipment dates for new orders
• Managing outbound deliveries ensuring material availability and carrier assignment
• Monitoring the execution of the supply and shipment plan and providing feedback to customer service or customers as exceptions occur
• Perform and troubleshoot SAP transactions to support order management and delivery activities. The SCA will lead a cross functional operations meeting (called PAT – Process Aligned Team) to review exception reports and proactively manage orders and shipments. Ensure that assigned SAP master data is kept accurate and current.
• Responsible for On Time In Full (OTIF) metric for assigned areas of responsibility and for entering reason codes for any shipments that do not meet the criteria for a successful shipment
• Ensure that month-end close out and inventory reconciliation for plant or stocking location is completed in an accurate and timely manner and coordinate/participate in financial audits as needed.
• Execute and manage assigned inventories and make recommendations for balancing service levels and inventory costs
• Manage the supply to and deliveries from assigned stock locations.
• Investigate and respond to customer complaints for assigned areas of responsibility
• Ensure that supply location (plants and stock points) personnel are trained and follow established Huntsman work processes
• Continuous improvement activities for identifying deficiencies and implementing process improvements
• Cross-train and perform assigned backup functions for other Supply Chain personnel
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor to meet Supply Chain objectives

Qualifications
You must possess the below minimum qualifications to be initially considered for this position. Preferred qualifications are in addition to the minimum requirements and are considered a plus factor in identifying top candidates.
The candidate must have an unrestricted right to work for Huntsman in Costa Rica.
Minimum Qualifications

Education

• A bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Business or technical degree is preferred, but any four-year degree from an accredited college is acceptable

Experience

• In lieu of a bachelor’s degree, we will consider on a case-by-case basis significant supply chain-related (procurement, order fulfillment, planning, logistics) work experience (a minimum of three years) in supply chain that includes hands on SAP experience

Skills

• Proficiency in MS Office with advanced proficiency in MS Excel

Preferred, but not required

Experience

• SAP experience with Sales & Distribution (SD) module with Materials Management, Production Scheduling, Delivery Order and Shipment management responsibilities is highly desirable. Materials Requirements Planning experience is especially relevant. Familiarity or expertise in the following SAP Transaction codes a plus (MCS1, MD04, MD06, MM01/2/3, VL01A, VL01N, VT01N, ME21N, ME23N, VL06O, VL06F, VL06O)
• Chemical industry or similar industry experience

Key Competencies:

• Achievement orientation
• Adaptability
• Analytical thinking
• Building relationships
• Customer focus
• Decision making
• Personal conviction

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

Preferred, but not required

• Six Sigma Green Belt

Please refer the Job description for details