Supply Chain Coordinator

Valvoline Global • Lexington, KY

16d

About The Position

The Third-Party Supply Coordinator will be responsible for supporting operations at antifreeze/coolant third party contract manufacturers. This position requires a self-directed, excellent communicator who can work across all parts of the organization. The role requires the ability to identify and proactively address operational issues and quickly resolve supplier and internal stakeholder problems. This role requires the ability to work effectively with all levels of employees including OEM Account Management, Strategic OEM Customers, contract manufacturers, and internal stakeholders.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree
• Aspiration to learn, grow, and advance within the Valvoline Supply Chain and broader organization.
• Adaptive learner with ability to proactively solve problems for vendors and internal stakeholders.
• Ability to multitask, work under pressure, and make quick decisions while remaining calm and level-headed.
• Driven to satisfy demanding customer requirements and resolve conflicts without taking issues personally.
• Motivated to build strong rapport, discern customer idiosyncrasies, and learn to anticipate customer needs.
• Possess strong organizational skills.
• Be flexible and adaptable to change.
• Possess solid written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient in use of MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint.

Nice To Haves

• Prior Supply Chain and/or Customer Service experience
• Prior SAP experience

Responsibilities

• Serving as intermediary for third party manufacturers and internal stakeholders. Provide support for operational issues and business requirements. Resolve all SAP, shipping, and receiving issues.
• Supporting Supply Chain Planning with meeting forecasted demand and specific customer needs. Ensure execution of coolant blending and packaging production schedules at third party sites.
• Creating stock transfers to Valvoline distribution sites, enabling complete and on-time fulfilment of customer orders.
• Supporting inventory accuracy of Valvoline owned materials at 3rd Party Manufacturer locations. Monitor inventory variance via monthly book-to-book analysis and yearly wall-to-wall physical counts. Coordinate EG (etholyn gloycol) needs with purchasing. Complete SAP adjustments on billed vs. received gallons. Reconcile disputed variances.
• Working closely with OEM Strategic Account Managers to anticipate customer needs and establish contingency plans to mitigate unplanned demand.
• Overseeing execution of packaging revisions and new product introductions.
• Other duties and responsibilities as determined by Valvoline.

Benefits

• Health insurance plans (medical, dental, vision)
• Health Savings Account (with employer base deposit and match)
• Flexible spending accounts
• Competitive 401(k) with generous employer base deposit and match
• Incentive opportunity
• Life insurance
• Short- and long-term disability insurance
• Paid vacation and holidays
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee discounts
• PTO Buy/Sell Options
• Tuition reimburesement
• Adoption assistance
• Terms and conditions apply, and benefits may differ depending on position or tenure.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level