CDD (8 months) - Supply Chain Coordinator (F/M/X)

Solvay is all about chemistry. We’re not just referring to chemical reactions here, but also to the magic that occurs when the brightest minds get to work together. This is where our true strength lies. In you. In your future colleagues and in all your differences. And of course, in your ideas to improve lives while preserving our planet’s beauty for the generations to come.

About the role

• Our EMEA Supply Chain team, composed of 3 people within the broader Supply Chain department, manages the end-to-end flow of goods from our Brazilian plants to our final customers across the EMEA region.
• As a Supply Chain Coordinator, you will play a crucial role in supporting the team across logistics flows, storage management, demand planning, and customer service. You will have the opportunity to contribute to the efficiency of our supply chain operations and directly impact our ability to serve our EMEA customer base effectively.
• You will be accountable for:
  • Import Management (85%): Brazil Relationship, volume tracking (SOIP, PO, transport), local logistics optimization (transit, repackaging).
  • Inventory Management: Daily MPS management, volume and cost optimization, pre-SOIP collaboration, monthly Brazil meeting. 
  • Demand Management: Sales forecast monitoring, availability communication, weekly forecast meeting, variance analysis, KPI tracking. 
  • Back Office: Monthly sales and inventory closing. 
  • Projects (15%): Manager support and replacement, CS/Logistics replacement, EMEA COATIS project management. 
  • Customer and Logistics Support: Order processing, SAP data management, claims, specific requests (quality, samples), forecast and agreement monitoring, flow coordination, delivery and payment tracking, lead time negotiation, transport management (SAP flow creation, organization, tracking, invoicing).
• We offer a fixed-term contract for 8 months based in our Lyon office.

About you

• Relevant education degree or equivalent in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, International Trade, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Relevant work experience in supply chain operations, logistics coordination, demand planning, or customer service, ideally within an international environment.
• We are looking for a proactive and detail-oriented individual with a strong understanding of supply chain principles and excellent communication skills.
• Competencies:
  • Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to prioritize tasks effectively.
  • Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.  
  • Proficiency in using ERP systems, preferably SAP, and CRM tools like SFDC.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with internal and external stakeholders across different cultures.  
  • Fluency in English is essential; proficiency in French and/or other European languages would be a strong advantage.
• Behaviors:
  • Proactive and takes initiative.
  • Detail-oriented and accurate.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
  • Adaptable and able to manage changing priorities.
  • Customer-focused mindset.

About the pay and benefits

• Attractive and equitable pay for all: compensation is determined within a range to foster your development in the role. While the France base pay reasonably expected for this role is 41600€ to 46800€, your salary may ultimately be higher or lower based on your skills and experience. Additionally, we provide a competitive total rewards package that includes a bonus and/or other incentives.
• Solvay Cares program: minimum of 16 weeks of parenting leave for all employees and package with healthcare, disability and life insurance coverage.
• Prioritization of well-being: work-life balance promotion, flexible approach to work part-time or hybrid work arrangements (depending on the type of job), employee assistance program with access to physical and psychological support.
• Professional development: prioritization of internal talents for career progression, access to a training platform, opportunities to join Employee Resource Groups (ERG) for experience sharing and mentorship and free language courses.
   

About us

• Solvay, a pioneering chemical company with a legacy rooted in founder Ernest Solvay's pivotal innovations in the soda ash process, is dedicated to delivering essential solutions globally through its workforce of over 9,000 employees. Since 1863, Solvay harnesses the power of chemistry to create innovative, sustainable solutions that answer the world’s most essential needs such as purifying the air we breathe and the water we drink, preserving our food supplies, protecting our health and well-being, creating eco-friendly clothing, making the tires of our cars more sustainable and cleaning and protecting our homes. As a world-leading company with €4.9 billion in net sales in 2023 and listings on Euronext Brussels and Paris (SOLB), its unwavering commitment drives the transition to a carbon-neutral future by 2050, underscoring its dedication to sustainability and a fair and just transition.
• At Solvay, we seek to promote unity and not uniformity. We value the diversity that individuals bring and we invite you to consider a future with us, regardless of background, age, gender, national origin, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, ability or identity. We encourage individuals who may require any assistance or accommodations to let us know to ensure a seamless application experience. We are here to support you throughout the application journey and want to ensure all candidates are treated equally. If you are unsure whether you meet all the criteria or qualifications listed in the job description, we still encourage you to apply.

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