Job Description

The Company

Imerys is the world’s leading supplier of mineral-based specialty solutions for the industry with €3.6 billion in revenue and 12,400 employees in 40 countries in 2024. The Group offers high value-added and functional solutions to a wide range of industries and fast-growing markets such as solutions for the energy transition and sustainable construction, as well as natural solutions for consumer goods. Imerys draws on its understanding of applications, technological knowledge, and expertise in material science to deliver solutions which contribute essential properties to customers’ products and their performance. As part of its commitment to responsible development, Imerys promotes environmentally friendly products and processes in addition to supporting its customers in their decarbonization efforts.

Imerys is listed on Euronext Paris (France) with the ticker symbol NK.PA.

The Position

Job Summary

Based at our Norfolk, VA, plant, you will develop/Review logistics/distribution strategies and processes to deliver customers or for entering new markets with local production and through trading activities.

Development and support of Supply Chain/Logistic/Customer Service team across sites.

Work closely with Manufacturing, Sales and Purchasing to create a timely and cost- effective domestic/import/export supply chain.

Be responsible for the performance of domestic and international carriers and logistics intermediaries.

Ensure compliance with international and domestic laws related to import/export activity.

Evaluate tradeoffs between transportation cost, inventory cost and service levels.

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for all aspects of receiving, operations planning and distribution/ transportation (rail / road / sea export)

• Ensure effective team development, collaboration and support through setting and monitoring annual performance plans, career development and cooperative spirit

• Maintain accountability for the supply chain operating budget

• Accountable for Customer satisfaction through OTIF, Claim reports

• Capable of managing change, when business conditions dictate, while driving improvement into plant activities with every touch point

• Embrace and build the necessary capability to adapt the team, stocks, resources, etc.

• Ensure customer needs are met, advising the Imerys production and sales teams of client expectations, and coordinate response to opportunities and challenges

• Support 3PL partnership to ensure adherence to budget, business processes, procedures and practices

• Work with key leaders/function in the corporate office to ensure smooth communication and resolve issues

• Serve as a key member of the supply chain network across the system in developing our functional capability

• Develop strong relationships with customer procurement and Imerys production/supply chain to ensure “best in class” customer satisfaction.

• Provide timely and accurate reporting of activities and customer information to meet Imerys reporting requirements

• Be the Customer Experience ambassador for RAC Supply Chain Scope in Americas

Skills and Experiences:

• Master’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations, Engineering, Business or other related area

• 5-7 years of experience in supply chain management in a worldwide environment; (preferably with post-graduate Certification in Transportation & Logistics (CTL) or certification APICS

• Working knowledge of inventory management, production scheduling, DRP

• Deep knowledge ERP - Information Systems

• Fluent English knowledge

• Excellent organizational and planning skills

• Excellent knowledge of data analysis and forecasting methods

• An analytical mind with strong math skills

• Approximately 30% travel

• Excellent ability to promote new ideas and implement new processes/tools to support profitable business development and customer satisfaction.

• Outstanding communication and interpersonal abilities with ability to actively build and maintain critical relationships internally and externally

Position Type

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