Koppers Inc.

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Job Responsibilities Meet face to face with NS personnel (both engineering and purchasing) to resolve issues and evaluate opportunities Must communicate demands and initiatives to Corporate and the Tie plants to assure all NS requirements are being met Track and manage all key performance indicators (KPIs) Trace, bill and assist in fleet management to drive production planning and manage inventory levels Purchase order management Resolve any invoice or accounts payable issues in a timely manner to minimize any impact to cash flow Recognize and notify both Koppers and NS of potential cost savings opportunities Manage railcar status, i.e., trace reporting Notify respective personnel (procurement, engineering, treating plants) of any potential impacts to production based on railcar supply and inventory levels Manage the NS switch tie priorities and orders and coordinate with roadway material yard Assist with recurring production meetings between NS and Koppers Plants Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in business, logistics, forestry or related field 2-3 years of experience in operations, logistics, or marketing/sales Ability to make decisions, plan and analyze information Strong organization and leadership skills Excellent communication skills Proficiency with Microsoft word, MS-DOS, Excel and Outlook Koppers Inc. and its subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other category or characteristic protected by federal law, state or local law. Koppers, headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, is an integrated global provider of treated wood products, wood treatment chemicals and carbon compounds. Its products and services are used in a variety of niche applications in a diverse range of end-markets, including the railroad, specialty chemical, utility, residential lumber, agriculture, aluminum, steel, rubber, and construction industries. With more than 1,800 employees, it serves its customers through a comprehensive global manufacturing and distribution network, with facilities located in North America, South America, Australasia, China and Europe. Koppers is also firmly committed to advancing a Zero Harm culture that places the care and protection of its people, environment and communities above all else. This focused approach empowers employees to ensure safe operations through a heightened awareness of process safety, product safety, environmental stewardship and security. Koppers was established in December 1988 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, and became a publicly-traded company listed on the New York Stock Exchange in 2006. You can view our privacy policy here - http://www.koppers.com/pages/privacy-policy