Job Description

The Feedstocks Commercial Representative will negotiate near term Ethylene and Natural Gas requirements for the Saint James Styrene Monomer manufacturing facility and assist the Feedstocks Manager in negotiating long-term commitments. This position will also commercially manage Toluene, Diethylbenzene, and Ethylbenzene truck shipments. Responsibilities include meeting service level targets, optimizing logistics costs, inventory management, identifying and evaluating near term business opportunities, building supplier relationships and leading feedstocks supply improvement efforts. These duties require close communication and interaction with the Feedstocks and Styrene Team, Supply Chain, Saint James plant personnel, logistics coordinators, product suppliers, storage and exchange partners. Strong commercial aptitude and understanding of the ethylene and natural gas pipeline networks are helpful for job success.

Primary Responsibilities:

Work closely with Feedstocks and Styrene Team, Supply Chain, Saint James and Suppliers to optimize near term Ethylene and Natural Gas requirements
Ethylene: Coordinate with Feedstocks Specialists and Feedstocks Manager to purchase or sell Ethylene to meet near term requirements
- Input commercial deals in a timely manner and work with Feedstocks Specialist on a monthly basis to ensure proper accounting of spot purchases for Feedstocks and Styrene customers.
- Inventory Management to optimize cashflow
- Gain a deep understanding of regional Ethylene balances on the Gulf Coast
- Working with Feedstocks Specialists to track storage hub price differentials to identify opportunities to capture opportunities to drive value for our customers and shareholders
- Develop monthly nomination strategy with Feedstock Manager and manage the monthly nomination process
- Natural Gas: Coordinate with Analysts on near term natural gas requirements and assist in developing long term Natural Gas supply strategy for Saint James
  - Input commercial deals in a timely manner and work with Finance on a monthly basis to ensure proper accounting of spot purchases.
  - Develop monthly nomination strategy with Feedstock Manager and manage the monthly nomination process
  - Commercially manage daily imbalances on Natural Gas (buying and selling as required)
  - Gaining a better understanding of Gulf Coast Natural Gas pipeline network system to logistical optimization
  - Commercially manage other Feedstocks in coordination with Feedstocks Manager: Diethylbenzene rail, Ethylbenzene Trucks, Toluene shipments
    - Work closely with Feedstocks Specialists and Benzene Planner to coordinate shipments
    - Communicate pricing at month end to Accounts Receivable and Customers
    - Structural and spot portfolio analysis

Job Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree
Demonstrating computational skills, logical thinking, a positive attitude, level demeanor, common sense and a strong work ethic are keys to job success
Proven record of success working in cross-functional teams is required
Feedstock activities associated with Saint James is a 24 hour/day activity and always ongoing; the ability to adapt to changes in the market supply environment and personal availability is critical to job success
Must have the ability to perform multiple concurrent tasks with frequent interruptions in a team environment
Must have excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to maintain and foster positive industry relationships with suppliers and customers
Understanding of Pipeline specification

Preferences:

Preference of two years of experience with exposure to manufacturing, commercial or supply chain in the chemical industry; chemical industry logistics experience is desired
Working knowledge of ethylene and natural gas pipeline network desired
Proficiency in SAP and Microsoft Office suite of products is desired

Relocation is not available with this position.

Americas Styrenics LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, veteran status or marital status.

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About AmSty

At AmSty, we’re driven by a simple purpose: to create essential, sustainable materials that help build safe communities and support healthy living. Our styrene monomer and polystyrene resins play a meaningful role in everyday life - from the homes we live in to the cars we drive, the food we enjoy and the innovations that fuel our future. We take that responsibility seriously.

We’re committed to producing these materials in the most sustainable way possible, reducing our environmental impact and leading the industry forward in circular solutions. As one of the region’s leading producers of polystyrene and styrene monomer, and an early pioneer in circularity, we’re proud of the progress we’ve made to keep valuable materials out of landfills and the environment. Our sustainability efforts are backed by third-party validation. All manufacturing facilities are ISCC PLUS certified – the global gold standard for sustainable plastics accreditation.

Across AmSty, safety, integrity and respect guide how we show up for our employees, customers and communities. We work hard to create a workplace where people feel supported, can grow in their careers and bring their ideas forward. We’re also focused on delivering quality and reliability for our customers, building partnerships that help them solve today’s challenges and prepare for tomorrow’s opportunities.

Founded in 2008 as a joint venture between Chevron Phillips Chemical and Dow, and today, a joint-venture between Chevron Phillips Chemical and Trinseo, AmSty has grown into a leading producer of styrene and polystyrene.

Together, we’re shaping a more sustainable future for the materials that make modern life possible.

Industry

Chemicals & Materials

Company Size

201-500 employees

Headquarters

The Woodlands, Texas

Year Founded

Unknown

Website

amsty.com

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