Material Specialist

Thrace Group is a Greek multinational Group of companies that produces and distributes a wide range of polypropylene & polyethylene products including technical textiles and packaging solutions. We operate production facilities in 6 countries, trading companies in 5 countries and we sell to over 80 countries.

Thrace NG , member of Thrace Group, is seeking to fill the position of:

Material Specialist

Position overview:

The job holder will be based in Xanthi and the role’s main responsibilities will be:

• Market research for new materials / new suppliers.
• Work closely with all related departments e.g. Sales, Production, R&D and Quality Control in order to understand what materials are necessary to improve/enhance production.
• Testing materials to confirm characteristics in cooperation with Quality Control
• Monitor material stock levels in the warehouse
• Prepare material requests for the procurement department
• Order tracking and coordination with procurement department
• Participate in cost reduction projects – replace current materials

Position’s Requirements:

• University Degree in Engineering or equivalent
• Excellent written and spoken English is essential - knowledge of other foreign languages, will be considered a plus
• Excellent computer knowledge especially MS OFFICE software, familiarity with CRM/ERP systems and practices. SAP related experience is also important.
• Integrity and accountability are considered the most important requirements
• Technical orientation and willingness to acquire technical knowledge in order to understand the base needs of the industry
• Ability to communicate effectively at all levels
• Excellent cooperation, and organizational skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, focused on results
• Ability to prioritize, and manage time effectively
• Self-motivated

We offer a competitive salary and benefits, along with excellent working conditions, ongoing training, and career opportunities in an industrial Group environment.

Applicants are kindly asked to send their CV at , code PRD064.

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