Associate Category Manger - Feedstock Logistics

Job Overview

Position:
Associate Category Manager – Feedstock Logistics and Warehousing.

Location:

Wilmington, DE.

Reports to:

Director of Procurement for Titanium Technologies.
The role supports Titanium Ores and Fluorspar procurement for key business units, ensuring efficient supply chains and inventory planning.

• Work closely with Ore and Fluorspar Planner and Buyer to schedule ore shipments per pigment schedule and ore plan.
• Maintain detailed ore and fluorspar shipping and inventory records with high accuracy.
• Collaborate with sites to keep accurate registry of ore and fluorspar inventory for planning.
• Directly manage junior miners and major accounts.
• Negotiate spot purchase orders, develop multi‑year contracts as needed.
• Build supplier relationships and gather market intelligence.
• Monitor offload port activities, warehousing, ground logistics, surveying, and analysis related to fluorspar transportation and ensure contract compliance.
• Analyze expenditures, forecast, and provide optimization ideas based on planned purchases.
• Perform goods receipts to ensure accurate accounting of raw materials.
• Approve invoices related to ore and fluorspar shipping, handling, and logistics.
• Analyze shipping costs and highlight cost‑optimization ideas.
• Monitor supplier loading and Chemours unloading ports for delays and issues; elevate any potential shipping, rail, or barge delays that may cause shortages.
• Analyze site ore and fluorspar handling and warehouse options to identify improvement opportunities.
• Provide view on current and future global dry bulk shipping market.
• Perform modeling and analysis to drive tactical and strategic ore and fluorspar shipping decisions.

• Bachelor’s degree in business, supply chain management, engineering, or related field.
• Proficiency in MS Excel (macros, pivot tables, etc.).
• Exceptional analytical, strategic thinking, and problem‑solving abilities.
• Excellent organizational and time‑management skills.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

• Experience working in a manufacturing environment with understanding of supply chain and supply planning processes.
• 5‑7 years of experience in supply chain, logistics, or procurement‑related roles.
• SAP user experience.
• Linear programming experience.

• Competitive compensation
• Comprehensive benefits package
• 401(k) match
• Employee Stock Purchase Program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Commuter benefits
• Learning and development opportunities
• Strong inclusion and diversity initiatives
• Company‑paid volunteer day

Local currency: $97,843.00 - $. (General guideline; not guaranteed.)

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, religion, color, gender, disability, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, marital status, family status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or other protected class. Jurisdictions may have additional grounds for non‑discrimination, and we comply with all applicable laws. We are an E‑Verify employer.

Immigration sponsorship is not currently available for this position.