Logistics Specialist Inbound

Logistic Specialist Inbound

**Job Description**:
The Logistics Specialist is responsible for ensuring a timely and low cost Inbound flow as well as inventory accuracy. The position will also act as back-up of other functions in the Logistics Department. The position works with the Warehouse team, Customer Service, Manufacturing, Planning and freight carriers. The main objectives are to ensure safety, on-time receipt of raw materials and feedstock, ongoing logistics cost reductions and 99.5% inventory accuracy (on sku level).

Description:

- Arrange the logistics of incoming goods between suppliers (US, Europe and Asia sources) and Poliblend. Call-off containers for bulk from the 3rd Party Logistics Provider organize the logistics from port to plant for packed.
- Communicate with Procurement and for internal supply with the designated planner
- Confirm receipt and availability
- Review daily scanning results (consumption, finished goods) and inventory discrepancies and lead the resolution with the Production and warehousing team
- Communicate proactively to suppliers and internal customers
- Approve invoices for inbound related logistics incl. validation of demurrage and transloading costs
- Provide relevant data and feedback for KPI analysis
- Partner with planning department, Procurement and supply sites
- Implement specific improvement projects with the Regional Logistics team
- On-site training support as needed before and after the implementation of SAP

Required Qualifications:

- Bachelor level of education in Supply Chain, Logistics or equivalent
- IT skills: SAP, Outlook, Excel
- Must fluently speak and write in English.

Other Skills:

- Passionate to deliver excellent results. Ability to work independently, whilst being a team player.
- Good communication skills on all fronts, as well as excellent interpersonal skills.
- Pro-actively highlight and address potential issues with key stakeholders.
- Excellent time management skills and ability to prioritize tasks
- Good analytical skills

Skills Summary:
About Us:
Ascend Performance Materials is the premium provider of high quality chemicals, fibers and plastics. With world scale integrated manufacturing facilities we are able to develop new products from our core technologies, and provide flexibility to respond to the expanding needs of customers. Ascend has global sales and distribution facilities across the globe and six manufacturing facilities globally. As a privately-held company, our people do big things and make big decisions, often much earlier in their careers than at larger companies. Ascend Performance Materials offers team members the opportunity to contribute in big, meaningful ways—all within a stable and growing business.

Why work at Ascend?

Our vision is to be the recognized leader in the nylon 6,6 value chain, creating new possibilities with PA66 for everyone, everywhere, every day. We achieve that through living our Ascend values.

We care. We operate safely with high integrity for our employees, our customers and our communities. Our people are our greatest assets, and our Total Rewards Program extends beyond traditional benefits to include access to on-site medical clinics at our U.S. facilities, a global wellness rewards program and Performance Matters, an employee-driven recognition plan. Our Commitment to Zero demonstrates our belief that is it possible to operate with zero personal injuries, zero process safety incidents and zero environmental releases. And the Ascend Cares Foundation, led by Ascend employees, supports Ascend families in times of need, provides inspiring opportunities for community engagement and facilitates community leadership.

Better every day. We invest in our people and our processes to improve every day. A2E, our continuous improvement program, guides the way we do business. And this way of problem solving applies not only to our manufacturing practices but also to our commitment to developing our people. You’ll see it during your career at Ascend in our leadership development, skills training and mentoring programs

Agile. We think broadly and lead proactively in a constantly evolving organization and industry. Agility doesn’t mean simply working quickly - it means critical thinking, creative problem solving and novel approaches to everyday challenges.

One Ascend. All together, with a common set of goals and an eye toward the future. We don’t accept silos. We look for ways to share across departments, sites and geography. This means you won’t be boxed into a single role at Ascend - you could get the chance to work with teams across the globe to improve the way we serve our people, our customers and our communities.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, citizenship, genetic information or other protected status under