Business Overview

Element Solutions Inc. (NYSE: ESI) is a leading specialty chemicals company whose operating businesses formulate a broad range of solutions that enhance the performance of products people use every day. Developed in multi-step technological processes, our innovative solutions enable our customers' manufacturing processes in several key segments, including electronic circuitry, communication infrastructure, automotive systems, industrial surface finishing, consumer packaging, and offshore energy.

Customers of ESI’s businesses use our innovation as a competitive advantage, relying on ESI to help them navigate in fast-paced, high-growth markets. The breadth of ESI’s offerings provides strong strategic value to the end markets they serve. With over 5,500 people in operating facilities across more than 50 countries, ESI has established a growing legacy of creating technological advances for customers around the globe. Our people and technical sales teams are located close to our key markets, allowing us to maintain strong customer relationships and accelerate our product innovation process.

The company has two segments: Electronics and Industrial & Specialty. The electronics segment is made up of: Circuitry (MacDermid Enthone), and Semiconductor & Assembly Solutions (Alpha & Compugraphics) businesses. The Industrial & Specialty segment is made up of: Industrial (MacDermid Enthone), Graphics (MacDermid Graphics) and Energy (MacDermid Offshore) businesses.

Job Purpose

The primary focus of this position is the management of ESI’s Global Travel Program and Travel Partners. Recent changes within Travel have include the implementation of Concur Travel as an online booking tool to be used by ESI’s travelers. Managing the Travel Category also includes training of new and current travelers, updating the Global Director, Indirect Categories and leadership with changes in the corporate travel world and potential identification of productivity and cost savings opportunities.

ESI’s current annual spend within the Travel Category is ~$27M; this encompasses Air Travel, Rail Travel, Hotel Accommodations, Car Rental and Car Services, Meals, and Events. The Travel Category also has Duty of Care responsibilities to our travelers (this is both a Corporate Governance responsibility as well as a Risk Mitigation factor).

Job Responsibilities

• Reviews Concur and travel-related operating procedures and policies for efficiency and effectiveness; makes minor changes or recommends changes or improvements; participates in administrative planning and operational decisions as they relate to the Concur booking tool.
• Prepares narrative and informational reports, as needed, or requested; compiles and organizes information requiring the understanding and evaluation of data sources, which may include special projects or extensive reports.
• The incumbent will be a part of the Supply Chain team and liaison for the travel management provider.
• Identifies and follows up to resolve any discrepancies in compliance requirements, requiring the understanding of data relationships between the ESI’s and Travel Provider and the travel system (Concur).
• Acts as a member of the Duty of Care team, as required, to respond and address emergencies that may arise, such as identifying travelers’ location, duration of trip, number of travelers in party, etc.
• Manages Airline, Car and Hotel contracts and external relationships to ensure ESI achieves superior discount levels based on contract spend.
• Provides front-end support and training on Concur Travel system, instructional documentation and/or gives presentations to the ESI community; maintains up-to-date knowledge and integrates best practices for ESI travel and compliance requirements.
• Support other Supply Chain projects as they are assigned.

Requirements & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Travel Management, or related field and 6-10 years of travel related experience in global corporate environment.
• Experience with the travel service industry, travel providers, booking requirements, travel policies and procedures, and ability to independently resolve problems of unusual difficulty.
• Knowledge of purchasing, accounts payable, finance and related compliance functions.
• Experience with automated travel booking systems, i.e., the Concur booking tool, or similar automated travel/booking system.
• Excellent written and oral communication.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to build and maintain good customer relationships.
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite (including Excel, Access, and PowerPoint).

Education

EEO Statement

Element Solutions Inc is an E-Verify Company and provides reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in job applicant procedures. "Equal Opportunity Employer: Minority/Female/Veteran/Disabled/Gender Identity/Sexual Orientation.