Bakelite

Lead and manage supply chain operations, including raw materials procurement, inventory control, and production planning, to support manufacturing and business objectives. | Requires a bachelor's degree, experience in supply chain, and proficiency with ERP systems, with strong communication and organizational skills. | At Bakelite, you’ll help us create a better tomorrow with sustainable and innovative chemistry today. We’re Everywhere. Everywhere you look, you’ll find products enabled by Bakelite, from stronger homes to safer automobiles and everywhere in between. With more than 100 years of history and strong customer relationships, we boldly engineer sustainable products to tackle our world’s most challenging demands. Join Our Team and Help Us Build a Stronger, Safer, Better World. It’s Better with Bakelite. Regional Supply Chain Manager - North America: The Impact You’ll Have On The Organization and World In this role, you will serve as a strategic and operational leader, driving engineering excellence across 11 chemical manufacturing sites in North America. In this role you will be responsible for raw materials inventory planning, raw material purchasing, production scheduling, cost reduction initiatives and continuous improvement. You will coordination of support needed with Operations, R&D, Commercial, and Procurement. You’ll manage activities related to the timely, cost-effective procurement, inventory control, planning of direct materials. You will support S&OP activities and/or integrated business planning initiatives. You will coordinate customer back up plans during plant shutdowns. It's Better with Bakelite: Our Commitment Back to You You’ll Help Shape Our Future. As a Bakelite associate, you’re part of a diverse, global population creating the next generation of the company and we expect you to put your fingerprint on it. We Champion Our Associates. At Bakelite, you don’t just climb the career ladder – you pave your personal path through continued learning and development. Together, We Will Protect the Planet. From our processes to our products, we are focusing on the opportunities that both grow our profitability as a company, and improve and protect the planet. Safety is a Core Value. At Bakelite, safety is a 24/7 mindset. We are all safe today to ensure we are able to show up tomorrow – for our families and friends, for each other and for our communities. We Care. Plain and simple, we care about our associates. From the top on down, we place a high value on our culture and the associate experience. We offer competitive compensation, robust benefits and support our associates every step of their career. Life in Atlanta: Atlanta is Georgia’s capital, largest city, and home to Bakelite’s corporate headquarters. The city offers lots of activities. In addition to restaurants and a bustling downtown area, you can explore Zoo Atlanta, Georgia Aquarium, Atlanta Botanical Garden and more. Check out some of Atlanta’s famed sports teams, including the Braves, Falcons and Hawks. Atlanta is home to several the most colleges and universities in the southern U.S., including University of Georgia, Emory University, Georgia Institute of Technology, John Marshall Law School and others. Love to travel? You’ll be close to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, the busiest airport in the world. Learn more about Atlanta What Does a Typical Day Look Like? Here are your primary responsibilities: Lead and Manage the Raw Materials Coordinators/Buyers of the Manufacturing sites under his/her responsibility. Lead and Manage the Schedulers located at different Manufacturing sites. Manage production/Schedule planning and works with operations and logistics to ensure that on-time delivery, cycle time and goals are met. Lead material management efforts to reduce shortages and set appropriate controls maintaining strategic raw materials inventory levels. Work with plant and logistics departments to determine and set up intercompany transfers. Lead Supply Chain initiatives to support Commercial and R&D Projects for new Product introductions as well as supply chain strategy and operational improvement projects. Support optimizing raw materials inventory levels for the sites. Create and leverage analytics to lead and inform cross-functional decisions related to product assortment strategy, tracking key performance indicators, and inputs into Supply Chain decisions.. Support processes to improve forecast accuracy, increase collaboration with internal partners, and ensure that the translation of demand into the supply-planning process works seamlessly. Develop strong relationships with manufacturing partners and become trusted point of contact to have detailed discussions concerning changes and discrepancies in forecasted volumes across all customers and factories. Determine and Implement tools to improve process efficiency and automation. Responsible for training and career development of Supply Chain associates. Oversee the daily workflow and assignments. What is Needed to be Successful in this Role (Required Skills/Abilities): Include the necessary and preferred job requirements of the role Bachelor's degree in business administration, Engineering, related field or equivalent combination of education and direct work experience. Experience in Supply Chain in the chemical industry preferred. Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills are essential for effectively interacting with stake holders and team members. Problem-Solving Abilities: Strong analytical skills to troubleshoot issues and provide effective solutions. Technical Proficiency: SAP, ERP, CRM systems, Microsoft Office Suite, and data analytics tools. Organizational Skills: Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize workload effectively. Results-oriented, with a strategic mindset and a bias for action. Are you ready to help us build a better tomorrow and put your fingerprints on the world? Apply for this exciting opportunity, and learn more about our hiring process, insights from our global associates, our robust benefits and more at Bakelite.com/careers. We are an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to gender, minority status, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, status as a qualified individual with a disability or any characteristic protected by law. In order to be considered for this position candidates are required to submit an application for employment through our career site, be at least 18 years or age, willing to take a drug test, submit to a background investigation as part of the selection process, as well as additional periodic background checks as required by the Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards (CFATS) or regulations adopted by the Department of Homeland Security or other regulatory agencies. Candidates are required to have unrestricted authorization to work in the United States. This company participates in E-Verify. For additional details, click HERE. If currently an employee of the Company, you must have satisfactory work performance. Disclaimer: We are not accepting unsolicited assistance from search firms/employment agencies for this employment opportunity. Please, no phone calls or emails to an employee about this position. All resumes submitted by search firms/employment agencies to any employee of the Company via email, the Internet or in any other form and/or method without a valid written search firm agreement in place for this position will be deemed the sole property of the Company; no fee will be paid in the event a candidate is hired by the Company as a result of the unsolicited referral or through other means.

The Customer Service Specialist will serve as the primary contact for all order-related activities and will build and maintain business relationships with customers. They will collaborate with various teams to ensure customer satisfaction and manage order processes effectively. | A bachelor's degree or equivalent experience is required, along with strong communication and organizational skills. The candidate should be detail-oriented, adaptable to changing priorities, and possess experience with Microsoft Excel and Word. | At Bakelite, you’ll help us create a better tomorrow with sustainable and innovative chemistry today. We’re Everywhere. Everywhere you look, you’ll find products enabled by Bakelite, from stronger homes to safer automobiles and everywhere in between. With more than 100 years of history and strong customer relationships, we boldly engineer sustainable products to tackle our world’s most challenging demands. Join Our Team and Help Us Build a Stronger, Safer, Better World. It’s Better with Bakelite. Customer Service Specialist: The Impact You’ll Have On The Organization and World You will be the primary contact for all order-related activities, playing a key role in creating a seamless experience that strengthens customer loyalty and satisfaction. You will collaborate with teams across the organization, helping to balance customer needs with business priorities while directly contributing to our success and growth. It's Better with Bakelite: Our Commitment Back to You You’ll Help Shape Our Future. As a Bakelite associate, you’re part of a diverse, global population creating the next generation of the company and we expect you to put your fingerprint on it. We Champion Our Associates. At Bakelite, you don’t just climb the career ladder – you pave your personal path through continued learning and development. Together, We Will Protect the Planet. From our processes to our products, we are focusing on the opportunities that both grow our profitability as a company, and improve and protect the planet. Safety is a Core Value. At Bakelite, safety is a 24/7 mindset. We are all safe today to ensure we are able to show up tomorrow – for our families and friends, for each other and for our communities. We Care. Plain and simple, we care about our associates. From the top on down, we place a high value on our culture and the associate experience. We offer competitive compensation, robust benefits and support our associates every step of their career. Life in Atlanta: Atlanta is Georgia’s capital, largest city, and home to Bakelite’s corporate headquarters. The city offers lots of activities. In addition to restaurants and a bustling downtown area, you can explore Zoo Atlanta, Georgia Aquarium, Atlanta Botanical Garden and more. Check out some of Atlanta’s famed sports teams, including the Braves, Falcons and Hawks. Atlanta is home to several the most colleges and universities in the southern U.S., including University of Georgia, Emory University, Georgia Institute of Technology, John Marshall Law School and others. Love to travel? You’ll be close to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, the busiest airport in the world. Learn more about Atlanta What Does a Typical Day Look Like? Here are your primary responsibilities: Serve as prime contact for order related activities. Build and maintain business relationships with customers through multiple communication channels. Work with associates within his/her department and across the organization to achieve optimal customer satisfaction. Input new order requests and manage modifications and cancellations for both manual and electronic orders communications. Coordinate with plants to support on-time order shipment and manage order issues to assure that they are clear for shipment. Facilitate new business approvals and set up and maintain accurate customer address, contact information, and customer specific requirements. Ensure appropriate delegation of authority is documented and followed and perform all duties in compliance with company policies and procedures. Facilitate actions between multiple departments to meet customer specific needs. Inform sales representatives of current customer activity and order statuses as appropriate. Work in partnership with the credit department and plants to ensure orders are invoiced and processed in a timely manner. Responsible for accurate customer address and contact information as well as keep customer specific requirements file updated. Communicate proactively with customers on requirements, order status, forecast, open complaints, etc. to ensure customer satisfaction. Cross-train and provide backup for other customer service team associates as required. Manage customer invoice process, as needed. Participate in both internal and external order management audits. What is Needed to be Successful in this Role (Required Skills/Abilities): Include the necessary and preferred job requirements of the role. Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience. Should have strong oral and written communication skills. Ability to work effectively in a fast paced, international, multicultural environment. Must possess strong organization skills & be very detail oriented with the ability to adapt to changing priorities. Customer oriented mind set. Ability to work well with others to accomplish common goals. Experience working with Microsoft Excel and Word. SAP experience is a plus. Are you ready to help us build a better tomorrow and put your fingerprints on the world? Apply for this exciting opportunity, and learn more about our hiring process, insights from our global associates, our robust benefits and more at Bakelite.com/careers. We are an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to gender, minority status, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, status as a qualified individual with a disability or any characteristic protected by law. In order to be considered for this position candidates are required to submit an application for employment through our career site, be at least 18 years or age, willing to take a drug test, submit to a background investigation as part of the selection process, as well as additional periodic background checks as required by the Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards (CFATS) or regulations adopted by the Department of Homeland Security or other regulatory agencies. Candidates are required to have unrestricted authorization to work in the United States. This company participates in E-Verify. For additional details, click HERE. If currently an employee of the Company, you must have satisfactory work performance. Disclaimer: We are not accepting unsolicited assistance from search firms/employment agencies for this employment opportunity. Please, no phone calls or emails to an employee about this position. All resumes submitted by search firms/employment agencies to any employee of the Company via email, the Internet or in any other form and/or method without a valid written search firm agreement in place for this position will be deemed the sole property of the Company; no fee will be paid in the event a candidate is hired by the Company as a result of the unsolicited referral or through other means.

Manage and grow strategic accounts through contract negotiations, market analysis, and cross-functional collaboration while maintaining CRM records and supporting sales and operations planning. | Requires a B.S. degree preferably in Chemistry or Engineering, minimum 3 years industrial chemical sales or related technical/marketing experience, strong productivity and subject matter expertise in commercial and technical fields, and ability to travel up to 50%. | At Bakelite, you’ll help us create a better tomorrow with sustainable and innovative chemistry today. We’re Everywhere. Everywhere you look, you’ll find products enabled by Bakelite, from stronger homes to safer automobiles and everywhere in between. With more than 100 years of history and strong customer relationships, we boldly engineer sustainable products to tackle our world’s most challenging demands. Join Our Team and Help Us Build a Stronger, Safer, Better World. It’s Better with Bakelite. Account Manager (Remote): The Impact You’ll Have On The Organization and World You’ll provide hands-on support to our team. You’ll maximize and develop multiple aspects of the business, including goals, strategies, market development, and business development in terms of volume, revenue and margin within multiple growing segments. You’ll build customer relationships and will coordinate and implement effective market segment strategies and account strategies. You’ll contribute to the major objectives and long-range goals of the organization while facilitating peer-to-peer executive relationships with our strategic partners. It's Better with Bakelite: Our Commitment Back to You You’ll Help Shape Our Future. As a Bakelite associate, you’re part of a diverse, global population creating the next generation of the company and we expect you to put your fingerprint on it. We Champion Our Associates. At Bakelite, you don’t just climb the career ladder – you pave your personal path through continued learning and development. Together, We Will Protect the Planet. From our processes to our products, we are focusing on the opportunities that both grow our profitability as a company, and improve and protect the planet. Safety is a Core Value. At Bakelite, safety is a 24/7 mindset. We are all safe today to ensure we are able to show up tomorrow – for our families and friends, for each other and for our communities. We Care. Plain and simple, we care about our associates. From the top on down, we place a high value on our culture and the associate experience. We offer competitive compensation, robust benefits and support our associates every step of their career. What Does a Typical Day Look Like? Here are your primary responsibilities: Champion a strong safety culture within key account markets. Lead strategic growth in new and existing markets by analyzing trends, identifying opportunities, and targeting high-value customers. Manage complex contract negotiations, ensuring terms benefit the company while supporting cross-functional collaboration. Develop and execute strategic account plans to maximize value delivery and business outcomes. Guide cross-functional teams to shape and implement market segment strategies. Provide insight into market dynamics, competitor actions, and customer behavior to inform business strategy. Forecast and manage budgeted volumes, revenue, and margin; support all sales contracts within territory. Maintain CRM records and reports, including call notes, project tracking, and expense reports. Apply judgment to travel and entertainment decisions to optimize return on investment. Collaborate with Sales & Operations Planning to align forecasts with customer demand and inventory. Use value-based selling and technical expertise to differentiate offerings and drive customer preference. Identify and implement pricing opportunities based on product value and customer needs. Act as a strategic advisor to management and an external spokesperson when needed. Build and manage a high-margin growth pipeline. Participate in special project teams and lead customer-centric technical initiatives. Deliver presentations to internal and external stakeholders. Collaborate with marketing and product line managers on market intelligence and portfolio strategy. Travel up to 50% to engage customers and support business development efforts. What is Needed to be Successful in this Role (Required Skills/Abilities): Travel up to 50% to engage customers and support business development efforts. B.S. Degree minimum, preferably in (Chemistry, Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Biology). Minimum 3 years of industrial chemical sales, or a background in technical, marketing or procurement. Preferably with an emphasis on Industrial and Polymer Chemical markets. Must have demonstrated evidence of a high degree of productivity and be considered a subject matter expert in both knowledge/skills in the commercial field and technical fields. Ability to work well independently to achieve objectives and goals. Advanced interpersonal communication. Preferred Qualifications. Key Account Management. Value quantification experience. OEM & fabricator company experience in polyurethane and chemical intermediate markets. Training in finance, and or marketing. Commercial experience. Are you ready to help us build a better tomorrow and put your fingerprints on the world? Apply for this exciting opportunity, and learn more about our hiring process, insights from our global associates, our robust benefits and more at Bakelite.com/careers. We are an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to gender, minority status, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, status as a qualified individual with a disability or any characteristic protected by law. In order to be considered for this position candidates are required to submit an application for employment through our career site, be at least 18 years or age, willing to take a drug test, submit to a background investigation as part of the selection process, as well as additional periodic background checks as required by the Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards (CFATS) or regulations adopted by the Department of Homeland Security or other regulatory agencies. Candidates are required to have unrestricted authorization to work in the United States. This company participates in E-Verify. For additional details, click HERE. If currently an employee of the Company, you must have satisfactory work performance. Disclaimer: We are not accepting unsolicited assistance from search firms/employment agencies for this employment opportunity. Please, no phone calls or emails to an employee about this position. All resumes submitted by search firms/employment agencies to any employee of the Company via email, the Internet or in any other form and/or method without a valid written search firm agreement in place for this position will be deemed the sole property of the Company; no fee will be paid in the event a candidate is hired by the Company as a result of the unsolicited referral or through other means.