MATERIALS COORDINATOR

Backed by an over 130-year history, Ecovyst has evolved into a platform of leading sulfur solutions united by a shared commitment to reliability, innovation, and performance. We have carefully cultivated our reputation as a premier provider of virgin sulfuric acid, sulfuric acid regeneration services, and sulfuric acid derivatives. We provide specialty grade high-purity virgin sulfuric acid for a number of diverse and growing end uses. Among them are mining, particularly copper for electronics applications, production of electric vehicles and the ongoing expansion of data centers across the globe, and industrial applications including our customers’ production of nylon precursors, production of lead acid batteries for all types of vehicles, industrial and municipal water treatment, and refining and petrochemical processes.

• Ecoservices provides sulfuric acid regeneration, produces virgin sulfuric acid, and offers chemical waste handling and treatment services
• Calabrian produces high-value sulfur dioxide and derivative solutions, enabling us to serve a broader set of essential industries
• Chem32 sulfides and activates catalysts for refining and renewable fuel processes

What we offer:

• Competitive pay
• Full benefit package
• 401k matching
• Tuition Reimbursement

Position Overview:

The Materials Coordinator for Ecoservices in Houston, TX plays a key role in supporting production, inventory, and raw material activities for the site. This position is responsible for SAP transactions, production and inventory reporting, raw material coordination, inventory reconciliation, and month-end closing activities. The Materials Coordinator works closely with plant operations, vendors, and corporate teams to maintain accurate inventory and production records and ensure raw material requirements are effectively coordinated.

What you will be doing:

• Calculate and receive raw materials, including sulfur, caustic, purchased/exchanged acid, and transfers between plants, into the SAP system 
• Calculate and receive spent acid via truck, rail, and barge into the SAP system 
• Coordinate the plant’s requirements for caustic and sulfur with vendors on a monthly basis and distribute sulfur and caustic schedules 
• Generate and distribute weekly and month-end inventory and production reports for all commodities produced and used 
• Enter production daily in SAP using data sheets 
• Perform end-of-month closing procedures for the Houston plant, including entering truck, barge, and rail receipts, entering production through COR6 in SAP, and completing closing procedures 
• Reconcile receipts to daily reports on a weekly and end-of-month basis 
• Reconcile raw material invoices through Webcycle on a weekly basis 
• Create purchase requisitions for raw materials and services through SAP 
• Provide backup for clerical duties performed by Houston Traffic Clerk positions 
• Code freight bills for payment 
• Release scheduling agreements for sulfur and caustic schedules through SAP 
• Assist with resolving invoice discrepancies 
• Perform special projects as requested by management 
• Respond to after-hours phone calls to resolve sulfur or miscellaneous issues 
• Communicate sulfur-related issues to corporate and senior management

Required Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED required 
• 2–3 years of experience with Production Planning and OTC models 
• Experience working in SAP is a must, including production, inventory, purchasing, or materials-related transactions 
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook 
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy, particularly when working with inventory, production, and financial data 
• Strong organizational and planning skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines 
• Strong written and verbal communication skills 
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with plant operations, vendors, and corporate teams 
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities and frequent interruptions 
• Ability to respond to after-hours calls as required 
• TWIC card required