Vendor Management Inventory Planner (VMIP)

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Job Description:Vendor Management Inventory Planner (VMIP)Huntsman is seeking a Vendor Management Inventory Planner (VMIP) supporting Huntsman Polyurethanes (HPU). Division located in San Jose, Costa Rica. This position will report to the Order Management Team Lead.Job ScopeThe Vendor Management Inventory Planner (VMIP) plays a critical role in facilitating the Vendor Managed Inventory (VMI) process for key customers and managing CoManufacturing activities with competitors partnering with Huntsman Polyurethanes (HPU). The role involves overseeing order management, logistics coordination, customer communication, and ensuring accuracy in inventory forecast and order processing systems.In summary, as the Vendor Management Inventory Planner (VMIP), you will:Responsibilities:Vendor Managed Inventory (VMI):

Receive, planned, and enter customer orders into Huntsman SAP system or Web Portal.
Coordinate bulk and packaged order shipments with logistics coordinators, production facilities, warehouses, and carriers.
Maintain accurate customer database and SAP Master Data for all relevant information.
Troubleshoot and resolve customer issues promptly, involving appropriate departments.
Ensure timely invoicing of customer consumptions and handle return goods authorizations.
Track and manage rail cars daily to ensure timely release from junctions and customer sites.
Act as liaison between customers, Commercial team, S&OP, Logistics, Finance, and Quality Assurance.

CoManufacturing (Coman):

Manage purchase, sale, and swap processes with HPU competitors, ensuring accurate order entry and pricing updates in SAP.
Collaborate with Supply Chain and Purchasing for formula-based pricing negotiations and order processing.
Coordinate with customers on sales forecasts and manage deals for reporting and finance purposes.
Complete credit reconciliations and ensure accuracy in CPD (Customer Pricing Database) for Coman pricing.

Other Responsibilities:

Serve as backup for functions within the Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP) group.
Lead or contribute to projects related to HSE, S&OP, Logistics, Quality, or Commercial as assigned.

Relationships:

Report to the Americas Customer Service Manager; frequent interaction with Supply Chain, Production, Finance, Quality Assurance, and external contacts including customers, carriers, and competitors.

Knowledge Requirements:

Proficiency in SAP Atlas, Lotus Notes, GMIS, HPU Intranet, Webforms, OMP, HSIMS, and Microsoft Office Suite.
Understanding of Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS), DOT regulations, and environmental standards.
Knowledge of Huntsman products, markets, production, distribution processes, and organizational policies.

Skills and Attributes:

Excellent communication skills (verbal and written), teamwork, and problem-solving abilities.
Strong organizational skills with attention to detail and ability to prioritize tasks effectively.
Adaptability to fast-paced environments and willingness to learn and multi-task.
Ethical business practices and adherence to company policies.

Problem Solving:

Ability to analyze and resolve issues promptly, involving relevant stakeholders as needed.
Effective conflict resolution and negotiation skills to manage customer and internal challenges.

Accountability:

Ensure accurate management of VMI, Standard Customers and CoManufacturing processes.
Proactively prevent disruptions in VMI customer supply due to raw material availability.
Maintain accuracy and timeliness in order entry, invoicing, inventory management, and reporting.
Record and manage Customer Corrective Actions (CCA) and support gap closure initiatives.

QualificationsYou must possess the below minimum qualifications to be initially considered for this position. Preferred qualifications are in addition to the minimum requirements and are considered a plus factor in identifying top candidates.The candidate must have an unrestricted right to work for Huntsman in Costa Rica.Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in business, Supply Chain, Statistics, Engineering, or a related field.
Minimum of 2-3 years of supply chain/planning experience, with a preference for experience working with systems and data (SAP, Power BI) and the standard Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

Skills and knowledge

Strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to analyze and resolve non-routine business issues using independent judgment and be able to make complex decisions or situations clear, simple and/or understandable.
Excellent verbal and written communications, organization and planning, multi-tasking, negotiation, and time management skills.

Huntsman is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all qualified applicants for employment, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, gender identification, sexual orientation and/or expression or any other characteristic protected by law in every location in which we have facilities national or local.Please refer to for Company’s Data Privacy and Protection information.All unsolicited resumes presented by recruitment agencies are treated as pro bono information or service.Huntsman is aware of a scam involving fraudulent job offers. Huntsman does not make job offers until after a candidate has submitted a job application and has participated in a face-to-face interview. Please be advised that emails from Huntsman always end in “ ” , and that any job offer that requires payment or requires you to deposit a check is likely a scam. If you have questions about any open positions at Huntsman, please visit our Careers website at .Additional Locations:

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