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 tool Optimizes blends to reduce reworks and utilizing cost effective measures Creates blend orders in SAP regarding inventory components Develops strategies and plans for the efficient and profitable use of wash oils in product blends Creates 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 standpoint Assigns batches and tanks for Truck orders Creates product batch numbers for orders and quality data Ship confirms railcars daily along with inventory balancing Creates and updates daily the Secondary Unit Production Schedule by reviewing sales/customer needs, finished product inventories, available storage tanks Coordinates the plan/schedule with Operations all products from secondary units Manages inventory for all Asphalt type products along with coordinating shipments with Sales Schedules Asphalt runs in coordination with customer orders, maintaining adequate inventory Inputs production forecasts and data into SAP to allow ATP to be utilized by Customer Service to make customer shipment date commitments Monitors and drives improvements- Inventory, shipments, process flows Participates in cross-functional training with the planning Tools, 30/60/90 Planning initiatives Additional 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 environment 3 or more years of experience in blending, production planning, and blend planning or relevant Proficient in SAP MRP System Proficient in Microsoft Office PREFERRED EDUCATION/EXPERIENCES: Bachelor’s Degree in a related field or equivalent combination of education and experience in a Distribution /Production environment Knowledge of site products, product quality parameters and analytical tests COMPETENCIES: Efficient planning skills to maintain 1st pass quality from secondary units Demonstrated critical thinking skills Ability to make good decisions using sound judgement within a short timeframe and under pressure Good computer skills including SAP and Microsoft Office -Excel, Word, and Outlook Ability to manage and handle the stress of constantly changing inputs Excellent multitasking skills Effectively communicates across several functions and on teams Demonstrated decision making and analytical skills Results, action oriented and delivers on commitments Good organizational and time management skills Demonstration of Calumet Values – Safety, Environment & Social Responsibility, Teamwork, Ownership, Passion for Customers, and Excellence