Do you want to take responsibility and make a difference with your work? With your expertise, we can achieve great goals together. We are WACKER - Reliable. Determined. Ambitious. As one of the world's most research-intensive chemical companies, we've been making countless products that are an integral part of your everyday life possible for over 100 years. From vegan food to resource-efficient buildings to solar cells, we develop sustainable solutions that change the future.   To strengthen our team in Ann Arbor, we are looking for you as a(n) Supply Chain Specialist I.

 

The Supply Chain Specialist I is an entry-level position supporting efficient and effective management of WACKER’s global cyclodextrin Supply Chain. This role is primarily responsible for coordinating raw & finished products between source and the final destination to support near and midterm production schedules, global order fulfillment, and maintain optimal inventory levels.

 

The Supply Chain Specialist I will collaborate closely with regional and global service providers, cross-functional teams, and other stakeholders to align supply chain activities with the business strategy.

 

The Supply Chain Specialist I, plays a valuable role in identifying and escalating bottlenecks that impact production and customer satisfaction.

Essential Functions of this Position:

Monitor stock requirements of finished products and confirm sales orders to meet the customers requested ETA. Input required data elements into export sales orders. Final review of all sales orders for accuracy before handover to Logistics. Pre-booking of export orders as necessary, with interface between Customer Service, Logistics, and external Logistics service providers. Support Tolling Management by reviewing product demand and scheduling production campaigns. Manage Wacker owned materials inventory at tolling locations to support the production schedule and customer demand. Post goods receipts for tolling service, and interface with Accounting on workflows as necessary. Act as CSR for intercompany orders between the US & Germany, interface with the Burghausen cyclodextrin tolling Supply Chain and ensure material availability, batch assignment, order accuracy, and maintain customer master data. Support the Supply Chain Manager with various duties such as complaints, customer service & sales inquiries, and strategic projects. Month end inventory reconciliations to ensure accuracy within SAP.

 

Position Qualifications:

Associate degree required 0-2+ years of relevant experience Experience with production planning, scheduling, and inventory controls preferred. Expereince using Microsoft Office Experience in SAP preferred Strong problem-solving skills Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; ability to communicate proactively, clearly, effectively, and professionally Ability to work independently and as part of a team Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining attention to detail and accuracy Strong critical thinking skills with the ability to analyze and identify root causes and effective solutions Up to 5 % travel expected    What do we offer?   WACKER is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and sustainability. We are innovators, researchers, and pioneers and we believe that our individual differences are our collective strength. We foster an inclusive environment that promotes individuality, celebrates diversity, and builds cohesive teams. Together, we create exceptional value for our employees, our customers, and our communities by creating a culture of inclusion and equity that enables, empowers, and values our diverse contributions.    WACKER strives to reward its employees in a fair and equitable manner. Our Total Rewards Package considers employee wellbeing and is comprised of compensation, benefits, work-life balance, performance & recognition, and career development.   Compensation and Incentive plans Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance effective day 1 Paid Time Off in addition to personal days and holidays Paid parental leave Wellbeing fund Flexible hybrid work arrangements 401(k) with company match Education Assistance Program Career development and advancement opportunities Support for Community Involvement   We are looking forward to your online application at www.wacker.com.
Reference Code: 28607    The information contained herein is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of the duties and responsibilities of the job, nor are they intended to be an all-inclusive list of the skills and abilities required to do the job. A minimum requirement for this US-based position is the ability to work legally in the United States on a permanent unrestricted basis.  Visa sponsorship is not available for this position, including for any type of US permanent residency (e.g., for a green card). WACKER is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.