About RHI Magnesita?

RHI Magnesita is the leading global supplier of high-grade refractory products, systems and solutions which are critical for high-temperature processes exceeding 1,200°C in a wide range of industries, including steel, cement, non-ferrous metals and glass. With a vertically integrated value chain, from raw materials to refractory products and full performance-based solutions, RHI Magnesita serves customers around the world, with around 20,000 employees in 47 production sites, 7 recycling facilities and more than 70 sales offices. RHI Magnesita intends to build on its leadership in revenue, scale, product portfolio and diversified geographic presence to expand further in high growth markets.

What we have to offer?

• Competitive compensation package, health/dental care benefits/generous 401k/pension matching programs.
• Company reimbursed fitness memberships.
• Education reimbursement program plus continuous learning courses.

About the opportunity?

This position is responsible for the execution of Inventory Control, through physical counts and maintain a web-based inventory control system, through weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual updates. Participate in the success of refractory business opportunities including trials and developing reports. Develop systems to track and analyze refractory life, wear as well as consumption. Establish good professional working relationship with refractory crew, plant personnel, plant management and internal stakeholders.

Essential Job Requirements

• Coordinate daily logistics of refractory materials.
• Support the refractory application and inventory housekeeping to RHI Magnesita products on site including daily inventory counts.
• Advise the refractory crew during refractory usage, identify and report refractory quality or application issues. Understand steel making process and plant site safety requirements.
• Manage inventory at customer site, according to annual financial targets for invoicing and receivables to meet SG&A and working capital goals.
• Monthly KPI’s data collection, analysis, and support in follow up actions.
• Assist to generate the quarterly CPP Results Meeting Report, participate in the results presentation and discussions.
• Coordinate the inbound logistics and demand planning for RHI Magnesita products, through the utilization of the specific tools.
• Populate and distribute report covering the latest melt shop performance (weekly consumption, month end CPP usage report).
• Working knowledge in Microsoft Office, Excel, Power Point, Word, SAP, Scope, CRM, CPP tool and QMOS.
• Involve in populating CRM new sales opportunities.
• Involve in populating Scope Forecast System with most accurate source of consumption forecast.
• Populate, update CPP tool with actual, goals, consumption, and actions.
• Participate customer continuous improvements meetings.
• Learn other activities and continues improvement to be prepared to possible future promotion.

About you:

Education and/or Experience

• 3 years of leadership experience
• 3 years technical experience, preferably with melt shop and refractory ceramics knowledge
• Ability to learn inventory control processes and standards
• Familiarity with heavy industrial environments and related safety standards
• Must be comfortable in dealing with customers from all levels
• Independent worker and self-starter, who contributes to the overall team objectives
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and ERP, MRP, CRM, CPP tool and QMOS or similar systems
• Ability to be able to perform minor mechanical repairs beneficial

Knowledge, Skills, and General Abilities

• Must have excellent communication in English.
• Steel industry knowledge is a plus
• Ability to learn inventory control processes and standards
• Tracking, analyzing and explaining data
• Ready to do any mechanical maintenance and repair. Report problems to proper individuals for support.
• Ready to do electrical maintenance and repair and able to read electrical plan for troubleshooting.
• Familiarity with heavy industrial environments and related safety standards. Have a health and safety focus at all times
• Must be comfortable in dealing with customers from all levels
• Hands on, forward thinking, and improvement/results driven
• Open mind to new refractory opportunitities and problem solving
• Works effectively and collaboratively, including clear written and verbal communications
• Proficiency with MS Office Suite of products, specifically MS Outlook, Excel, Word and PowerPoint
• Proficiency or ability to learn the use of an ERP, MRP, or similar system for data input, output, report creation and data analysis
• SAP knowledge is a plus
• Willingness / eager to learn
• Flexibility with on call / overtime / trial participation requirements
• Supporting team members and other customers as required
• Drivers license and personal vehicle required
• Ability to learn inventory control processes and standards
• Familiarity with heavy industrial environments and related safety standards
• Must be comfortable in dealing with customers from all levels
• Independent worker and self-starter, who contributes to the overall team objectives
• Hands on, forward thinking, and improvement/results driven
• Works effectively and collaboratively, including clear written and verbal communications
• Proficiency with MS Office Suite of products, specifically MS Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, and advanced Excel skills
• Proficiency or ability to learn the use of an ERP, MRP, or similar system for data input, output, report creation and data analysis

Physical Requirements

• Wear Personal Protective Equipment when required, including helmet with chin strap, vest, gloves, glasses, and steel toed boots
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to, stand, sit; talk, hear, and use hands and fingers to operate a computer and telephone keyboard, reach, stoop and kneel
• Light to moderate lifting is required

Working Environment

• Very loud plant environment (heavy industrial manufacturing equipment)

EEO Statement

RHI Magnesita is an equal opportunity employer and employs individuals regardless of race, sex, color, religion, creed, ancestry, national origin, physical handicap, age, marital status or other protected class status pursuant to applicable law. RHI Magnesita does not reject employees, or otherwise deem employees unacceptable, or take any other action for any reason prohibited by federal, state or local laws including, but not limited to, laws pertaining to employment discrimination or employee safety. In addition, RHI Magnesita does not tolerate unlawful harassment or retaliation, and abides by all applicable laws related to sexual or other forms of harassment and all laws regarding retaliation.

Disclaimer

The information contained herein is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of the duties, skills and responsibilities of the job. May be required to perform other related duties as assigned.