Associate Category Manger I - Feedstock Logistics

About the role

Chemours is seeking an Associate Category Manager focus on Feedstock logistics and warehousing to join our Procurement team. This position will be available at the Wilmington, DE location and report directly to the Director of Procurement for Titanium Technologies (TT).

Responsibilities

• Work closely with the Ore and Fluorspar Planner and the Ore and Fluorspar Buyer as well as Chemours' preferred third party broker to schedule ore ships in accordance with pigment schedule and the ore plan.
• Maintain detailed ore and fluorspar shipping and inventory records with high accuracy to ensure adequate supply to our plants.
• Work with sites to keep an accurate account of site ore and fluorspar inventory for planning purposes.
• Directly manage several junior miners with potential to grow in the role and manage major accounts.
• Negotiate spot PO’s, develop multi-year contracts, as needed by the business.
• Develop relationships with our suppliers and gather market intelligence.
• Directly monitor and report on offload port activities, warehousing, ground logistics, surveying, and analysis activities related to fluorspar transportation and ensure compliance with existing contracts.
• Analyze expenditures and provide forecasts and optimization ideas based on planned purchases.
• Perform Goods Receipts to ensure accurate accounting of raw materials is kept.
• Approve invoices related to ore and fluorspar shipping, handling and logistics.
• Analyze shipping costs to highlight cost optimization ideas.
• Monitor the supplier’s loading and Chemours’ unloading ports for any delays and issues.
• Escalate any potential shipping/rail/barge delays which might cause supply shortages.
• Analyze site ore and fluorspar handling and warehouse options to identify improvement opportunities.
• Perform modeling and analysis to drive tactical and strategic ore and fluorspar shipping decisions.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in business, supply chain management, engineering, or similar.
• Proficient in MS Excel (creating macros, pivot tables, etc.).
• Exceptional analytical, strategic thinking, and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Experience working in a manufacturing environment with an understanding of the supply chain and supply planning process.
• 5-7 years of experience in supply chain, logistics, or procurement-related roles.
• SAP user experience.
• Linear programming experience.

Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

Benefits

• Competitive Compensation
• Comprehensive Benefits Packages
• 401(k) Match
• Employee Stock Purchase Program
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Commute Benefits
• Learning and Development Opportunities
• Strong Inclusion and Diversity Initiatives
• Company-paid Volunteer Day

Pay

• Pay Range (in Local Currency): $97,843.00 - $152,880.00
• Chemours Level 25 Annual Bonus Target: 8%

Equal Opportunity Employer

Chemours is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, religion, color, gender, disability, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, marital status, family status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or veteran status. Jurisdictions may have additional grounds for non-discrimination, and we comply with all applicable laws.