Supply Chain Specialist

Minerals Technologies•Hoffman Estates, IL

9d•Hybrid

About The Position

Minerals Technologies Inc. is a global, technology-driven specialty minerals company that develops, produces, and markets a wide range of minerals and mineral-based products and services. Our products are an essential part of everyday life for millions of people around the world. They are used in consumer goods in paper and packaging, food and pharmaceuticals, household and personal care, pet care, automotives, and many more, as well as in industrial settings like steelmaking, metalcasting, construction, infrastructure, and wastewater remediation. We are listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol MTX, headquartered in New York City, and have over 150 locations worldwide, with ~4,000 employees in 34 countries and 12 R&D centers. We put people at the center of everything we do -- working safely, communicating openly, and managing our resources and businesses responsibly.

Requirements

BA/BS degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, or related field required.
3-5 years of supply chain experience
Familiarity with safety and procedural best practices in SCM.
Experience with ERP system integrated environment.
Strong working knowledge of Microsoft tools – Word, Excel, Access and Materials Requirements Planning (MRP). - Proficient in Microsoft Excel
Familiarity with the Procure to Pay process cycle in a manufacturing environment including knowledge of requisitions, purchase documents, quotations, receiving, supplier management, and item management business processes.
Experience supporting a national, multi-site manufacturing business.
Ability to quickly assimilate to company practices, structure, policy and procedure.
Must have the ability to work with and maintain confidential information.
Good management, oral and written communication, interpersonal and general business skills required, along with strong mathematical, analytical, organizational and problem solving skills. Alertness and agility in a fast-paced business environment is critical.

Nice To Haves

Oracle E-Business Suite Applications desired.
Knowledge of purchasing practices meeting SOX standards is desired.

Responsibilities

Price management for the company’s materials in close coordination with the Shared Services department while interfacing with the ERP system.
Assist with strategic handling of specific packaging types within the overall Packaging Category.
Coordinate continuously in the S&OP process to effectively ensure that supply of critical materials/components meets dynamic plant requirements. Strong Material Requirements Planning (MRP) skills are needed.
Coordinate with Shared Services Buyers to expedite orders as necessary.
Coordinate long lead time overseas order planning and import freight logistics to meet domestic component/material needs.
Directly manage replenishment of product artwork components at third party locations and materials shared across MTI facilities.
Report to internal stakeholders on usage analytics and other key Supply Chain metrics.
Monitor cost driver indices and apply statistical analysis to support sourcing strategies.
Support world-class product quality by systematically monitoring supplier KPI’s and adherence to material standards, and escalating deviations for resolution.
Actively participates in the implementation of continuous improvement processes, such as 5S, Kaizen, Daily Management Control, Standard Work and Problem Solving.