Associate Logistics role

Our organization:

Indorama Ventures is a global sustainable chemical company operating across multiple verticals such as Combined PET, Fibers, and Integrated Oxides & Derivatives. The Global Capability Centre (GCC) in Kolkata, India supports worldwide operations through centralized IT, Finance and business process services.

Position Overview

Indorama's Global Capability Center (GCC) is building out its SCM-Procurement function within GCC, which will support on both transactional and tactical procurement processes including Logistics

The team is seeking procurement/logistics/SCM professionals/ buyers/ analysts to join our growing procurement team. This position is located in GCC Office, Kolkata.  We are looking for highly motivated professionals with demonstrated capabilities and relevant experience. A successful individual in this role must have strong negotiating, communication, attention to detail, presentation, reporting & demonstrated related work experience with the ability to multi-task in a fast paced environment.   

What You'll Do:

Key Responsibilities

The Associate - Logistics SCM is responsible for ensuring compliance & best practices are followed.This role entails operational execution, stakeholder management, continuous process improvement and technology integration to automate and scale transactional and tactical processes.

• Position responsible for executing Logistics operations including but not limited to Planning, Documentation, MIS. Well aware about various processes e.g. STO, SOPO, POSO, PGI, GRN, OBD, BOL, Shipping Documentation, LC, Sales Invoice, ARD, Truck In/Out, Road/Rail/Sea/Air Transport process and documentation, OTIF
• Should have experience in any of SCM functions - Material Handling and Storage, Inventory and Warehouse, Packaging and Labelling, Transportation and Shipping, Order Processing
• Provides tactical process support, such as for Logistics MIS, Analytics, Dashboards etc.
• Responsible for internal customer satisfaction
• Drive identification of continuous improvement opportunities throughout the organization
• Responsible for promoting the company spirit and a world class image to customers and colleagues
• Interaction with site level personnel in the Americas region on strategic initiatives and contract terms
• Provide support for internal reporting requirements
• Work on special projects or programs as needed

What We're Looking For

Educational Qualifications

Four-year college degree or equivalent experience

Experience

• Purchasing experience in a manufacturing industry with a demonstrated track record on cost savings in a similar role is preferred.
• Must be able to multi-task and pro-actively identify solutions
• Must have working experience in S4 HANA, Transport and Warehouse Management Module
• Must have excellent computer skills including Power Point (PPT), Excel Advance Formulae /Pivot, and Word
• Sound knowledge of MDG Vendor master/material master creation is preferable.
• Works independently with limited direct supervision
• Energetic, self-motivated, dependable individual with good communication and people skills
• Experience with ERP system SAP is preferred

Technical skills

Experience with workflow management tools, and ERP systems (e.g. SAP), and Microsoft office applications, including managing large databases

Behavioural Skills

• Ability to work in a rapidly changing environment

• Teanacity to work in international environment with operational challenges across different time zone / Countries / department
• Customer service mindset with excellent customer service skills
• Ability to build relationships across the organization and geographic regions