Solenis is a leading global producer of specialty chemicals focused on delivering sustainable solutions for water-intensive industries, including consumer, industrial, institutional, food and beverage, and pool and spa water markets. Owned by Platinum Equity, the company's product portfolio includes a broad array of water treatment chemistries, process aids, functional additives, and cleaners and disinfectants, as well as state-of-the-art monitoring and control 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 69 manufacturing facilities strategically located around the globe and employs a team of over 16,100 professionals in 130 countries across six continents. Solenis is a 2023 US Best Managed Company, recognized three years in a row. For more information about Solenis, please visit www.solenis.com. Supply Chain Generalist Summary: Manage all outbound/inbound traffic, inventory replenishment, production scheduling, and return goods processing. Expectations: Complete transportation tasks daily Create purchase orders based on MRP requirements Coordinate with suppliers' for on-time deliveries Input production schedule that encompasses: historical, current and forecasted demand Return goods to suppliers that do not meet quality standards. Update ERP system inventory based on disposition Maintain inventory activity at 3PL provider Ability to multi-task in fast paced environment Understand role to improve overall company goals. Communicate and share information. Avoid silo mentality Duties and Responsibilities: Organize all domestic and international shipments along with required paperwork. Correspond with Uber Freight, Global Tranz and local freight companies on pickup timeliness. End of month time frame communication with transport companies is of high importance in achieving monthly sales goals. Monitor open purchase orders for potential delivery delays. Communicate to production supervisor critical delays that may impact production. Create new purchase orders based off MRP runs. Run and process MRP Exception report. Update requirements based on production schedule and material needs. Update lead times, pricing, minimum order quantities and master pack quantities in SAP. Convey quality issues and maintain the vendor corrective action process. Assist in communicating and resolving material receipt issues (price, quantity & quality discrepancies). Update and maintain supplier information in SAP. Support manufacturing by ensuring that supplied components are available based on manufacturing schedule. Manage inventory to positively affect the company turn target. Inventory is cash. Identify and negotiate potential cost reductions. Challenge suppliers to think outside of the box to reduce costs through creative innovation. Connect with new suppliers that have a scope of business that aligns with our strategy. Due diligence research on prospective suppliers. Complete NDA to start the RFQ process and share drawings. Add engineering associates in discussions as needed. Schedule periodic supplier visits. Evaluate processes, quality, and safety. Provide points of strength and where improvements need to be achieved. The objective is to maintain relationships with suppliers and provide two-way communication. Will work with cross functional departments: engineering, production, customer service and accounting. Maintain positive, cordial and business relationship. Attend required meetings. Other job duties as assigned. Preferred Education & Experience: Bachelor's degree in related field or 2yrs experience in logistic and purchasing Proficient with Microsoft Office skills. Strong analytica