Supply Chain Manager

Position summary

We are looking for a Supply Chain Manager to join our experienced and dynamic team in our European offices. This position belongs to Valenz AG, part of the global Proman Group.

This role, which supports the European Supply Chain team in ensuring a smooth supply of methanol is direct connections with the contractual agreement between the buyers and seller, is a critical part of our supply chain and logistics teams. The role-holder supports the company’s target objectives and values by ensuring cost-efficient logistics and supporting the end-to-end operation activities.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate an enthusiasm to learn and deepen their experience within the team, a driven and flexible working style, and good communication and organizational skills. Prior experience with or knowledge of traffic operations in commodity trading or supply chain is a requirement for the position.

This role reports to the Supply Chain Lead for Europe. It’s a full-time, permanent and 100% onsite role.

Position responsibilities

• Vessel planning in Europe
• Demand planning with direct customers and Helm companies
• Inventory management of storage tanks
• Handling of deliveries out of the tanks
• Handling of truck business
• Invoicing to customers
• Documentation for month end closure
• Development and support of supply chain concepts
• Calculation of supply chain cost
• Controlling and continuous optimization of the supply chain
• Negotiation of logistics contracts
• Interaction with the shipping companies regarding planning of product lifting and delivery
• Interaction with marketing and sales function regarding volume planning
• Participation in projects and support of project related topics
• Maintaining relationships with internal and external business partner

Education and professional experience

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree, preferably in a relevant field such as business administration, commodities, supply chain or logistics
• Min. 7 years of professional experience, ideally in the chemicals sector
• Fluent written and verbal English skills (German skills are an advantage)
• Existing permission to live and work in Switzerland is a requirement for this role
• Knowledge of ERP Microsoft Business Central is an advantage

Required Skills

• Strong communication and negotiation skills across multiple stakeholders
• Anticipatory and proactive action
• Ability to manage high workload in a time-pressured and dynamic environment
• Agile and out-of-the-box thinking
• Strong drive to optimize solutions
• Team-player and ability to work independently and supervised
• Strong organizational skills and attention to details

About Valenz

Formerly known as Helm Proman Methanol, Valenz brings together the strengths and international marketing networks of its founding partners to create a global leader in the methanol marketing industry.

Helm Proman Methanol was formed in 2018 as a global joint venture between industry leaders and long-term partners HELM AG, Proman AG and Southern Chemical Corporation. In 2023, in response to the strong rise in demand for methanol and its growing potential as a cleaner fuel in a lower-emission world, Helm Proman Methanol became Valenz - the evolution of methanol marketing.

Bringing together regional leaders in the European, Asian and American markets, we have forged strategic partnerships across the globe, making us uniquely positioned to meet our customers’ needs.

Our approach is fundamentally customer-led. We pride ourselves on developing long-term trusted relationships and delivering value across our service offering. Our expert understanding of the entire value chain allows us to lead customers with simplicity and confidence at every turn combining flexibility, insight and expertise. Valenz is headquartered in Wollerau, Switzerland, with two further principal offices in Houston, USA, and Singapore.

www.valenzgroup.com