Job Description:

Working for HELM has advantages which go beyond many attractive benefits.We are one of the world's leading chemical marketing companies. For our partners, we take on the function of international marketing, steering worldwide distribution, warehousing and logistics, as well as other services. We have a global network of subsidiaries and affiliates in more than 30 countries.Main Task Managing of operational distribution business and providing solutions to internal and external stakeholdersDriving short-term commercial and operational optimizationsMonthly volume planning and approval of contract call-offsManaging Tank inventoryProviding monthly contract pricing to internal and external customersActs as coordinator and facilitates resolution should any shipment issues arise (including pricing, shipping delays, invoicing, customs, quality, quantity, etc.)Facilitates communication across the internal and external stakeholder groups. Proactively provides solutions to time-sensitive needs in a composed mannerCoordinating inbound and outbound vessel activities from the US Gulf including coordinating inventory with HELM subsidiaries, streamlining laycans, arranging vessel loadings, etc.Analyzing, evaluating, and optimizing logistics infrastructure together with the Logistics team Ethylene Glycols Rail Car Fleet Ethylene Glycols Tank Infrastructure Ethylene Glycols Transloading SitesManaging spot freight requests for RTCs and TT together with the Logistics and Supply Chain Team and coordinating communication with external partnersParticipate in the determination of the general local and regional (longshort) product strategy in cooperation with the Regional Manager Americas as well as the Global team and communicate this to the HELM companies in the Region AmericasManaging Monthly Supplier ReconciliationAlign with the Commercial Team on Monthly Spot Pricing and communicate this with the Sales Team Managing sample and Quality Management requestsWork with the team to conduct root cause analyses, communicate improvement recommendations, and resolve escalationsQualifications Bachelor's degree in business administration, Operations Management, or a related fieldFour years of experience in operations management or a similar role in the relevant industryExpertise with industry-standard software for operations management (e.g., ERP systems) Proficiency in supply chain and logistics operations Excellent organizational skills Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilitiesStrong communication and interpersonal skills for effective collaboration with stakeholders