Material Coordinator - Ashland Inc.

Company: Ashland 
Location: Willow Springs, Illinois

• Salary: Not Specified
• Category: Energy / Power
• Date Posted: 02/05/2012
• Region: Illinois-Chicago
• Travel Required: Not Specified
• Security Clearance: No
• Work Type: Any

Job Description

Title: Material Coordinator - Ashland Inc.
Location: US-IL-Willow Springs
Other Locations:
Ashland Inc. (NYSE:ASH) provides specialty chemical products, services and solutions for many of the worlds most essential industries. Serving customers in more than 100 countries, it operates through four commercial units: Ashland Specialty Ingredients (ASI), Ashland Water Technologies (AWT), Ashland Performance Materials (APM), and Ashland Consumer Markets (Valvoline). To learn more about Ashland, visitwww. ashland. com

At Ashland our vision is to be a leading, global specialty chemicals company whose inspired and engaged employees add value to all we touch. In fact our people - employees, customers and vendors - define who we are. They are the driving force behind everything we do.

Not only do we value our customers but we value our employees, and we work to offer them a dynamic and challenging environment. We hold ourselves to high standards at Ashland, and we value integrity and honesty.

**This job is based on a ladder structure and the job level (salary) will be determined by the quantity and quality of your experience.

As a Material Coordinator, the successful candidate will be responsible for supporting all warehousing and shipping activities for the Chicago Direct Market. In addition, the employee will support the site EHS team, site EHS regulatory compliance record keeping and training, and other projects under the direction of the Operations Manager.

Specific duties include, but are not limited to, operations, production and shipment transactions in SAP, including:
** Order and delivery processing transactions.
** Procurement transactions and reconciliation.
** Payroll processing.
** Inventory control and cycle counting.
** Reception and sign-in of visitors, customers, and contract service providers.
** Preparation of management reports and data analysis documents.
** Other regular activities will include, but not be limited to: CSR interface and problem resolution, warehouse inventory control, and order confirmation. This person will also be the primary purchaser of office and operating supplies, and will support the sites filing and records retention needs. This position gives the opportunity to learn a wide array of functions within the organization.

**This position is located in Willow Springs, IL.
* Strong commitment to personal safety and a safe work place is a must.
* Proven track record, through past employer recommendations, of good attendance, organization, and communication skills.
* Completed coursework of at least two years; BS or BA is preferred
* SAP knowledge is a plus
* Demonstrated ability to work with various MS office programs
* General knowledge of warehousing and distribution is also helpful
* Good communication skills - both verbal and written
* Self motivator, positive attitude, and team player
* Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States
Ashland has a history of attracting the best people and keeping them. The reasons are simple: industry competitive salary and benefits, pay-for-performance incentive plans and a diverse work environment where employees feel challenged and valued. People come to Ashland and stay. As a growing Fortune 500 specialty chemicals company, we offer opportunities for development and advancement throughout our global organization. Our values define who we are and what we care about as a company. If you are looking for a relationship with a company instead of simply a job, this may be a great fit.

Ashland is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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