- Location
- Palmital, Brazil
- Type
- Full-time
- Department
- Operations
- Experience
- 2+ years
- Source
- Workday
Description
About Us
Elementis is a global specialty chemical company, with 1,300 employees operating 17 manufacturing sites across the globe. At Elementis, we bring a distinctive combination of expertise, innovation, and teamwork to every formulation challenge. We create high-value specialty additives that enhance the performance of our customers' products and make a positive change in the world. Combining our leading positions in the science of materials flow, surface modification, and formulation with access to unique natural materials, Elementis delivers unique chemistry, sustainable solutions to customers in a wide range of markets, including cosmetics, anti-perspirants, decorative and industrial coatings, automotive and ceramics.
Job Description Summary
The Supply Chain Specialist is responsible for managing demand and replenishment planning activities for the Brazilian market, ensuring the right balance between customer service, inventory levels, and working capital objectives.The role owns local Supply Chain related processes, inventory planning, and supply-demand balancing for imported products, working closely with global planning teams, manufacturing sites, Customer Service, Commercial, Logistics, Procurement, and Distribution operations.
In addition, this position supports the execution of strategic Supply Chain initiatives, continuous improvement projects, inventory optimization programs, cost control activities, and reverse logistics operations. The role serves as a key link between operational execution and strategic supply chain objectives, enabling improved responsiveness, stronger process ownership, and sustainable business growth in Brazil.
Job Description
Key responsibilities include:
1. Demand management local demand and replenishment planning and scheduling activities to ensure product availability while balancing inventory, working capital, and customer service objectives. Analyze forecasts, monitor inventory levels, and execute replenishment plans aligned with supply capabilities and business requirements.
2. Inventory Optimization Maintain optimal inventory levels across the Brazilian network through effective planning and inventory control. Drive initiatives to reduce excess and obsolete inventory while improving inventory visibility, service levels, and working capital performance.
3. Cross-Functional Planning Alignment Act as the link between master planning, procurement, and operations to align demand, supply, and capacity. Translate high-level plans into executable schedules and deployment decisions.
4. Brazil Logistics & Cost Management Monitor inbound logistics with Supply Chain team and ensuring material availability aligns with customers’ needs. Proactively mitigate delays and coordinate with logistics partners to maintain supply continuity. Support the team with the inbound and outbound logistics activities, including freight cost validation, transportation performance monitoring, and identification of cost-saving opportunities. Ensure compliance with contracted freight rates and support transportation efficiency initiatives.
5. Reverse Logistics & Distribution Support Manage reverse logistics activities, including the IBC return program, while providing planning and analytical support to distribution operations. Collaborate with warehouse providers and internal stakeholders to improve operational execution, inventory accuracy, and customer service performance.
6. Supply Chain Projects & Continuous Improvement Support Supply Chain initiatives focused on process optimization, inventory management, compliance programs, and operational excellence. Develop analyses and recommendations that improve efficiency, strengthen process ownership, and support business growth.
Additional Job Description
Technical Knowledge and Skills
- Demand Planning and Forecast Analysis & Production scheduling
- Distribution Requirements Planning (DRP) and Replenishment Planning
- Inventory management and Optimization (stock lever, safety stock, non-conforming inventory)
- Import Planning and International Logistics Coordination
- ERP/MRP systems (e.g., JDE, Excel preferred)
Position Requirements
Education: Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, Logistics, Business Administration, Engineering, Economics, or related field. APICS/ASCM certification is desirable. Experience: Typically, 2-5+ years of experience in Supply Chain Planning, Demand Planning, Inventory Management, DRP, Logistics, or related Supply Chain functions. Experience with inventory control, distribution operations, and cross-functional collaboration is highly desirable. IT Skills: Intermediate Microsoft Excel; experience with ERP systems (JDE preferred) and inventory planning tools is desirable. Language Skills: Intermediate to advanced English, both written and spoken. Working arrangements: Site presence as required to support operations, distribution activities, business stakeholders, and project execution. Regular travel to the office in São Paulo, third-party warehouse and logistics providers is required to support inventory management, distribution operations, process reviews, stakeholder engagement, and continuous improvement initiatives.