Sales and Logistics Account Manager, NS

Koppers Inc.•Atlanta, GA

About The Position

Koppers, headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, is an integrated global provider of treated wood products, wood treatment chemicals and carbon compounds. Its products and services are used in a variety of niche applications in a diverse range of end-markets, including the railroad, specialty chemical, utility, residential lumber, agriculture, aluminum, steel, rubber, and construction industries. With more than 1,800 employees, it serves its customers through a comprehensive global manufacturing and distribution network, with facilities located in North America, South America, Australasia, China and Europe. Koppers is also firmly committed to advancing a Zero Harm culture that places the care and protection of its people, environment and communities above all else. This focused approach empowers employees to ensure safe operations through a heightened awareness of process safety, product safety, environmental stewardship and security. Koppers was established in December 1988 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, and became a publicly-traded company listed on the New York Stock Exchange in 2006. You can view our privacy policy here - http://www.koppers.com/pages/privacy-policy

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in business, logistics, forestry or related field
2-3 years of experience in operations, logistics, or marketing/sales
Ability to make decisions, plan and analyze information
Strong organization and leadership skills
Excellent communication skills
Proficiency with Microsoft word, MS-DOS, Excel and Outlook

Responsibilities

Meet face to face with NS personnel (both engineering and purchasing) to resolve issues and evaluate opportunities
Must communicate demands and initiatives to Corporate and the Tie plants to assure all NS requirements are being met
Track and manage all key performance indicators (KPIs)
Trace, bill and assist in fleet management to drive production planning and manage inventory levels
Purchase order management
Resolve any invoice or accounts payable issues in a timely manner to minimize any impact to cash flow
Recognize and notify both Koppers and NS of potential cost savings opportunities
Manage railcar status, i.e., trace reporting
Notify respective personnel (procurement, engineering, treating plants) of any potential impacts to production based on railcar supply and inventory levels
Manage the NS switch tie priorities and orders and coordinate with roadway material yard
Assist with recurring production meetings between NS and Koppers Plants