Raw Material Buyer/Shipping Coordinator

Solenis LLC

Charleston, WV

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$70,250–$103,026 Per Year
SKILLS
Cargo/Freight, Communication Skills, Compensation and Benefits, Direct Sales, Environmental Impact, Housekeeping/Cleaning, Inventory Management, Inventory Planning, Loading/Unloading, Logistics, Manufacturing, Materials Planning, Operational Improvement, Operational Strategy, Organizational Skills, People Management, Plant Management, Product Shipments, Production Planning, Purchasing/Procurement, Regulations, SAP, Shipping Documents, Social Media, Truckload Freight, Water Treatment
LOCATION
Charleston, WV
POSTED
6 days ago

Solenis is a leading global provider of water and hygiene solutions. The company's product portfolio includes a broad array of water treatment chemistries, process aids, functional additives, cleaners, disinfectants, and state-of-the-art monitoring, control and delivery systems. These technologies are used by customers to improve operational efficiencies, enhance product quality, protect plant assets, minimize environmental impact, and create cleaner and safer environments. Headquartered in Wilmington, Delaware, the company has 78 manufacturing facilities strategically located around the globe and employs a team of over ~23000 professionals in >160 countries across six continents. Solenis is a 2025 Best Managed Company Gold Standard honoree.

For additional information about Solenis, please visit www.solenis.com or follow us on social media.

Position Summary

This role is responsible for coordinating all inbound and outbound freight, as well as procuring raw materials to support Manufacturing and Tableting & Packaging (T&P) operations. The position works closely with production and logistics teams to ensure materials availability and efficient product movement.

Key Responsibilities

  • Procure raw materials and components for the main plant, based on direction from the production team

  • Procure components for Tableting & Packaging (T&P), as directed by the T&P production team

  • Collaborate with production teams to determine product availability for shipment to T&P

  • Manage third-party finished goods for direct customer sale or repackaging at T&P

  • Coordinate and oversee all inbound and outbound rail shipments

  • Create and maintain regulatory and shipping documentation for non-company-produced products stored at external facilities

  • Supervise and direct the Shipping Department, including:

  • Coordination of loading and unloading activities

  • Management of intra-plant truck freight

  • Completion of all required shipping documentation

Required Skills & Qualifications

  • Strong working knowledge of SAP, including (but not limited to):

  • MIGO, material transfers, PGI, picking, deliveries, shipments, STOs, and inventory adjustments

  • Ability to partner effectively with internal stakeholders and adapt to changing production and inventory plans

  • Strong multitasking and organizational skills

  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and general PC applications

  • Ability to communicate and collaborate across multiple levels of the organization

Preferred Experience

  • 10+ years of manufacturing or related experience

  • 5+ years of SAP experience in inventory management and material planning

  • Prior supervisory or management experience in a union environment

We understand that candidates will not meet every single desired qualification. If your experience looks a little different from what we've identified and you think you can bring value to the role, we'd love to learn more about you.

At Solenis, we understand that our greatest asset is our people. That is why we offer competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits which include medical, dental, vision & 401K, and numerous opportunities for professional growth and development. So, if you are interested in working for a world-class company and enjoy solving complex challenges, whether in the lab or the field, consider joining our team.

Solenis is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer, including Minorities / Women/ Veterans / Disabled. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

Should you require assistance in applying to this opportunity, please reach out to Solenis Talent Acquisition at talentacquisition@solenis.com

The expected compensation range for this position is between $70,250.00 and $103,026.00 plus discretionary bonuses. The exact compensation may vary based on your skills, experience and other factors permitted by law.

About the Company

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Solenis LLC

Whether you're an engineer or a plant manager, whether you work in pulp and paper or an industrial water market, we can help you improve your results. We can assess your unique needs and challenges and match them with the right people, bringing the right experience, offering the right technology.

That's exactly what we've been doing since our founding. From our history as Betz Laboratories, Drew, Stockhausen, Hercules and Ashland Water Technologies, we've grown into one of just three industrial water treatment companies with a truly global footprint. Today, we have 3,500 employees and 30 manufacturing facilities which span 118 countries and five continents.

Still, our guiding principle has stayed constant through the years: our objective is to help you.

COMPANY SIZE
1,500 to 1,999 employees
INDUSTRY
Chemicals/Petro-Chemicals
FOUNDED
1907
WEBSITE
http://solenis.com/en/