Buyer / Supply Chain / Procurement / Inventory

At Kraton, we make a Positive Difference, and we are looking for individuals who are also looking to make a difference in their jobs, for our customers and to the world. We are looking to hire a key member of our Operations team at our Panama City, Floridalocation.

The Supply Chain Coordinator I manages the strategic raw material inventories, modal selection and distribution across the network. The Supply Chain Coordinator I closely with plant supply chain and logistics procurement to improve strategic raw material and material logistics services while controlling logistics operating costs. Ensures regulatory guidelines are met with respect to shipping of materials.

We believe in making a +Difference , as a global manufacturer of sustainable specialty polymers and biobased pine chemicals, delivering innovative, high-performance solutions. We’re proud to offer benefits that meaningfully support you—at work, at home, and everywhere in between.

Some of the benefits offered are:

Medical Insurance, including TeleDoc - multiple plans available with Flexible Spending Account & Health Savings Account options

Health Advocate – free support to help you understand your coverage and answer questions

Life Insurance – base coverage paid for by Kraton with option for additional coverage

401k – Kraton provides matching contributions based on enrollment level

Employee Assistance Program – provided at no cost to employees

Accident, Disability, and Critical Illness Insurance

Key Responsibilities

Provide logistics tactical management and communication

Provide supporting services to strategic raw material suppliers, procurement, plant supply chain, customer service, sales, operational planning and regional manufacturing.

Ensure logistic regulatory compliance is met by mode

Provide logistics department cross functional expertise and coverage

Support continuous improvement processes, KPI’s and other projects to optimize performance and costs

Required Skills

2+ years of Logistics, Supply Chain, Planning or Operations related work experience

Proficient in Microsoft Excel

Analytical, interpersonal and project management skills

Operational experience by mode

Knowledge of logistics compliance and regulations

Education, Certifications & Licenses

Bachelor’s degree in Logistics, Transportation, Planning, or a related field preferred; relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.

The statements above are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this classification. Statements are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities and skills required for this position.

Kraton’s internal talent acquisition team manages our recruiting efforts and from time to time works with pre-selected/pre-approved external staffing agencies.We do NOT accept unsolicited resumes or candidate referrals from recruiters and/or agencies who are not pre-selected/pre-approved.

Kraton is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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