Product Coordinator
 INVISTA | |
life insurance, parental leave
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 United States, Texas, Victoria | |
 Dec 02, 2024 | |
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INVISTA is looking for a Product Coordinator (MRP Controller) to join the Production Planning and Logistics team at their Victoria, TX site. This role is responsible for materials requirements planning from the vendor to final consumption and from the customer order to final fulfillment in the site process. Furthermore, this role will sometimes respond to operational issues during off hours, including nights and weekends.
Our Team The Victoria Production Planning and Logistics team is a well-seasoned team. This is a great opportunity to boost your career as you will have plenty of experienced team members to help guide you! This group creates value by managing the procurement and movement of raw materials/supplies to support the production plans of this facility. The group also manages work-in-process (wip) inventory levels to stay ahead of ever-changing business needs. We also communicate heavily with Operations (onsite) along with Supply Chain and Vendors (offsite). Therefore, automation and work process efficiency are key to our sustained long-term success. What You Will Do * Ensure that all required materials are available to support your area of responsibility while maintaining thorough communication with the assigned production area and key business raw material team personnel. * Use ERP Systems (primarily SAP) and work with production planning to determine demand; establish orders based on demand. * Develop and maintain strong working relationships with vendors and internal stakeholders. * Create and maintain site supply chain master data. * Maintain Bill of Materials (BOM) and resolve issues between BOMs and actual material consumptions. * Maintain accurate inventory, including cycle counts, adjustments and inventory reconciliation. * Manage intra-site inventory movements. * Proactively resolve consumption errors through root cause analysis. * Be a heavy participant in the month-end close process. Work with the accounting team to reconcile consumed raw materials vs purchased raws to balance our monthly accounting - as it pertains to the site's variable costs. * Communicate alternatives and recommendations clearly to operations and business leaders. * Manage varying daily responsibilities using solid organization / prioritization skills. * Apply and transfer knowledge, troubleshoot and seek assistance where needed. * Adapts and respond to unexpected / urgent changes, accordingly, including nights/weekends when necessary. Who You Are (Basic Qualifications) * Two years' experience in a chemical manufacturing facility or refinery * One of the following: * Inventory planning experience (MRP or MRO) * Logistics experience * Procurement experience * Two years of experience in a refinery, chemical manufacturing, or similar industry setting PLUS familiarity with inventory management techniques * Proficient in any MRP/ERP systems such as SAP What Will Put You Ahead * Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering, or related field * Experience in MRP, production planning, or supply chain management within a manufacturing environment * Experience in a chemical manufacturing facility This role is not eligible for Visa Sponsorship. At Koch companies, we are entrepreneurs. This means we openly challenge the status quo, find new ways to create value and get rewarded for our individual contributions. Any compensation range provided for a role is an estimate determined by available market data. The actual amount may be higher or lower than the range provided considering each candidate's knowledge, skills, abilities, and geographic location. If you have questions, please speak to your recruiter about the flexibility and detail of our compensation philosophy. Hiring Philosophy All Koch companies value diversity of thought, perspectives, aptitudes, experiences, and backgrounds. We are Military Ready and Second Chance employers. Learn more about our hiring philosophy [1] here. Who We Are As a Koch company, INVISTA has a long history of working to make the world around you a better place. From parts for the automotive industry to medical equipment, airbags, food packaging, and clothing, our ingredients in the nylon 6,6 and polypropylene value chains help bring many of life's essential products to market. At Koch, employees are empowered to do what they do best to make life better. Learn how our [2] business philosophy helps employees unleash their potential while creating value for themselves and the company. Our Benefits Our goal is for each employee, and their families, to live fulfilling and healthy lives. We provide essential resources and support to build and maintain physical, financial, and emotional strength - focusing on overall wellbeing so you can focus on what matters most. Our benefits plan includes - medical, dental, vision, flexible spending and health savings accounts, life insurance, ADD, disability, retirement, paid vacation/time off, educational assistance, and may also include infertility assistance, paid parental leave and adoption assistance. Specific eligibility criteria is set by the applicable Summary Plan Description, policy or guideline and benefits may vary by geographic region. If you have questions on what benefits apply to you, please speak to your recruiter. Additionally, everyone has individual work and personal needs. We seek to enable the best work environment that helps you and the business work together to produce superior results. Equal Opportunities Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. Except where prohibited by state law, some offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test. This employer uses E-Verify. Please click [3] here for additional information. #LI-SM1 References Visible links 1. https://jobs.kochcareers.com/pages/culture 2. https://www.kochind.com/about/business-philosophy 3. https://www.e-verify.gov/sites/default/files/everify/posters/EVerifyParticipationPoster.pdf | |