PX Feedstock Supply Specialist

INEOS Aromatics is a global chemical manufacturing company that produces products the polyester industry uses to make many of the things we use in our daily lives such as clothes carpets furniture automotive parts and food packaging. We employ 1300 employees in sites in the United States United Kingdom Mainland China Belgium Indonesia and Taiwan with annual sales of $4 billion. Our diverse team of engineers scientists and business professionals is dedicated to discovering solutions to some of the worlds biggest challenges.
INEOS Aromatics is part of INEOS.

Purpose of role

In the context of Asian Aromatics business scope and strategy this role takes mixed responsibility of market fundamentals analysis and PX purchase. This role provides thorough understandings and views about the market fundamentals of PX and its relevant upstream/parallel/downstream products including crude naphtha MX reformate meta-Xylene Benzene Toluene etc. to support PX Supply Manager to make business decision.
This role is also responsible for covering part of PX supplier accounts to implement PX purchase strategy and cost optimization.

Responsibilities/Accountabilities of the Job

Comply with company policies and guidelines for SHE code of conduct business internal DOA etc.
Provide market views of PX naphtha crude oil and feedstock supplier profitability upstream dynamics and the implication on aromatics business to support PX Supply Manager for both short term commercial decisions and long-term strategy.
Embed and maintain a process to collect/analyse market information on feedstock including published trade-flow data (e.g. import/ export statistics official data on production and sales) and unpublished market intelligence (e.g. production plans utilization inventory level new expansions and project status) as well as government policies etc.
Collect and share Asian and inter-regional PX/MX and petrochemical market intelligence including but not limited to capacity TAR profitability downstream dynamics macroeconomics etc.
Work closely with PX Supply Manager and PTA Sales Team to align market assumptions for use in business development activity.
Prepare PPT/reports for PX Supply Manager to support business planning activities.
Support PX Supply Manager on supplier management by providing performance tracking and analysis (cost working capital inventory product quality etc.).
Build / maintain effective and robust relationships with PX suppliers of assigned accounts in China and rest of Asia to enhance business opportunities. Execute incremental supply /spot cargoes from own suppliers accounts.
Be the first Gatekeeper to insure the credibility of counterparties via due diligence and common sense. Identity prevent or mitigate counterparty risks.
Work closely with PX operations team in charge of contract administration and execution manage related contractual accounting payment inventory and operations process with suppliers and customers.
Identify design make actions on optimization and cost savings working capital opportunities around the PX supply system.

Required Profile

Hold bachelors degree or above in Business Administration STEM or commercial from top tier university
Background in commodity chemical industry experience in regional and international organizations
3-5 years of progressive industry experience
Profound knowledge market fundamentals of PX and upstream products such as MX reformate BZ gasoline and refinery LP experience is a plus.
Strong data collection and analysis skills. Proficient in using excel and PPT. A good data interpreter and storyteller.
Must be fluent in English and Mandarin Chinese. Other beneficial languages include Japanese and Korean.
Strong interpersonal communication and commercial sense supporting a diverse multicultural environment. A good team player.
Preferred buy/sell commercial experience of commodity chemical business or good potential.
Result and performance oriented; strong business and commercial acumen

At INEOS Aromatics we offer a stimulating and collaborative work environment competitive compensation and a commitment to your professional growth.
Were dedicated to diversity inclusion and creating a workplace where all voices are heard.
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