Blending Specialist

PURPOSE:The Blending Specialist is responsible for Finished Product Blend Production Planning for the site, production planning for the smaller units and various other shipping functions. This role interfaces with many on-site functions (Operations, Loading, Lab, Distribution, Master Production Scheduler, etc.) and off-site functions (Sales, Customer Service, Demand Management, etc.). This role reports directly to the Distribution and Planning Manager.

KEY OBJECTIVES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Creates blend formulations and recipes for Loader instructions to meet customer quality requirements. Special emphasis on implementing and utilization of a Blending calculator toolOptimizes blends to reduce reworks and utilizing cost effective measuresCreates blend orders in SAP regarding inventory componentsDevelops strategies and plans for the efficient and profitable use of wash oils in product blendsCreates and issues the Daily Priority Sheet (Daily instructions for loading area production blending, loading of product railcars, trucks, lab activities and tank farm management). Time Management is important from a workflow standpointAssigns batches and tanks for Truck ordersCreates product batch numbers for orders and quality dataShip confirms railcars daily along with inventory balancingCreates and updates daily the Secondary Unit Production Schedule by reviewing sales/customer needs, finished product inventories, available storage tanksCoordinates the plan/schedule with Operations all products from secondary unitsManages inventory for all Asphalt type products along with coordinating shipments with SalesSchedules Asphalt runs in coordination with customer orders, maintaining adequate inventoryInputs production forecasts and data into SAP to allow ATP to be utilized by Customer Service to make customer shipment date commitmentsMonitors and drives improvements- Inventory, shipments, process flowsParticipates in cross-functional training with the planning Tools, 30/60/90 Planning initiativesAdditional duties as assigned by the Distribution & Planning Manager

REQUIRED EDUCATION/EXPERIENCES:

Associates Degree in a related field or equivalent combination of education and experience in a Distribution /Production environment3 or more years of experience in blending, production planning, and blend planning or relevantProficient in SAP MRP SystemProficient in Microsoft Office

PREFERRED EDUCATION/EXPERIENCES:

Bachelor's Degree in a related field or equivalent combination of education and experience in a Distribution /Production environmentKnowledge of site products, product quality parameters and analytical tests

COMPETENCIES:

Efficient planning skills to maintain 1st pass quality from secondary unitsDemonstrated critical thinking skillsAbility to make good decisions using sound judgement within a short timeframe and under pressureGood computer skills including SAP and Microsoft Office- Excel, Word, and OutlookAbility to manage and handle the stress of constantly changing inputsExcellent multitasking skillsEffectively communicates across several functions and on teamsDemonstrated decision making and analytical skillsResults, action oriented and delivers on commitmentsGood organizational and time management skillsDemonstration of Calumet Values- Safety, Environment & Social Responsibility, Teamwork, Ownership, Passion for Customers, and Excellence