Supply Chain Business Partner

At Lhoist North America, our core values of Respect, Courage, and Integrity are more than words. We respect people, encourage courageous innovation, and uphold integrity in everything we do. If these principles resonate with you, you may find your next great opportunity with us. We believe our people make the difference. That’s why we invest in talent by offering meaningful opportunities to grow your skills, expand your knowledge, and pursue your interests. Our work environment prioritizes safety, fosters collaboration across teams, and embraces inclusion. Here, you’ll be challenged to grow, and you’ll be supported throughout your career journey. Join us and help shape the future of Lhoist North America. Responsibilities & Expectations Transportation Leadership Furnish competitive, accurate and timely transportation pricing and implement strategy for Sales and Marketing, Supply Chain, and Logistics within LNA East Lime business. Lead and streamline Logistics budget processes. Assist in preparing due diligence for all contract negotiations for rail, barge, and truck to lower LNA's total freight spend for East Lime business. Oversee in the development of all industrial track agreements, track expansion, land, and track leases for all of East Lime’s plants and terminals. Closely work with the Railcar leader to ensure cars are moving at a constant rate to eliminate gaps in the pipeline to terminals Work closely with the terminals on movement of barges to ensure limited gaps. Lead supply chain analysis process including short term, mid-term, and strategic planning: Manage the monthly sales and operations planning process in conjunction with regional management, through operating the S&OP model and making recommendations for production and distribution strategy Drive the implementation of short-term sales and operation planning tools and processes in collaboration with regional supply chain and logistics teams Lead the long-term strategic studies for capacity investments, terminal placement, etc. Analyze forecast accuracy and collaborate with regional sales teams to increase accuracy Manage and monitor inventory levels and identify opportunities to optimize inventory management processes Coordinate with Sales and Operations Maintain constant and consistent communication with Sales/Operations on daily basis. Reconcile transportation issues with plants and terminals. Continually look for business improvement opportunities. Develop plans to implement projects in compliance with schedule, budget, regulatory, and strategic components. Proactively use logistics/transportation competency centers to drive improved performance at Plants and Terminals. Support investment analyses for capital and other decisions, including expansions, new business, acquisitions, divestitures, rationalizations, and other modification of existing supply chain network. Manage third-party relationships for which we purchase material to ensure agreements are followed Perform periodic analyses to assist sales, operations, and supply chain in assuring that East Lime remains "right sized." Understand and communicate the costs and benefits of additional sales opportunities as required. Support the budgeting and forecasting processes in close collaboration with Finance, Supply Chain/Logistics, Regional Management, Sales, Operations, Strategy, and Manufacturing, as well as with other stakeholders. Perform strategic analyses, including the impact of plant expansions, rationalizations, and acquisitions on East Lime supply chain. Identify projects and alternative sourcing methods to optimize margins and cash flow Provide Customer Service Support Interact with internal and external customers as well as transportation contractors. Actively involved in total quality process and continuous improvement of customer confidence by knowing the customer’s demands for quality and quantity in relationship to inventory and customer need. Ensure locations comply with all transportation g…

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