LANXESS

• Act as the central point of contact for international tax and transfer pricing matters
• Provide tax support and advisory services to foreign group companies as a regional contact and functional advisor
• Proactively manage international tax and compliance risks
• Monitor and steer international tax governance
• Continuously analyze and assess changes in international tax law
• Coordinate and serve as the point of contact for tax audits domestically and abroad
• Provide tax support for incorporations, restructurings, capital measures and financings
• Design, implement and continuously optimize transfer pricing models
• Work closely with various functions — Legal, Finance, Treasury, Controlling, etc.

Senior Manager International Tax & Transfer Pricing

Manager

• Planning of micro level operation of respective area of production as per given production target.
• Co-ordination with other dept. like Technology, Utility,Safety,Lab.,ETP,Co-gen, TF etc. For smooth operation of plant.
• To plan shut down activities and co-ordinate with related department for implementation.
• Ensure safety compliances as per norms in operation area in plant.
• Maintaining records of break down in SAP and maintaining daily and monthly production reports.
• Training at shop floor for subordinates to enhance their skills in the plant.
• Ensuring the quality of finished product as per specifications.
• Ensure follow up of ISO guidelines & implementation of HAZOP,HACCP, FEMIQs recommendations at shop floor (Including documentation updation).
• Ensure proper work permit system gets followed.
• Responsible for resource management for smooth functioning of the plant like raw materials, utilities etc.

Deputy Manager – Production

• Manage system-generated alerts and cases by performing detailed analysis, root cause identification, and driving timely resolution to enhance asset reliability.
• Develop, customize, and continuously refine predictive analytics models for critical equipment to enable accurate and effective health monitoring across global plants.
• Configure and maintain application settings, including PI tags, PI calculations, and related dashboards to ensure seamless data acquisition, visualization, and monitoring.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather equipment and process knowledge for enhancing model accuracy and performance.
• Drive continuous improvement by evaluating model outcomes, updating monitoring strategies, and integrating feedback.
• Prepare reports and maintain technical documentation covering model performance, alerts, cases, and application configurations.

Manager – Predictive Maintenance

Data Engineer

• Design, build, and operate secure, transparent data pipelines—moving and transforming data from SAP BW/ERP, OSIsoft PI, Dynamics CRM, web APIs, SFTP, and file shares to drive analytics and AI initiatives.
• Develop scalable batch and streaming processes using PySpark, working in environments like Azure Synapse.
• Build, test, and deploy CI/CD workflows for data pipelines (using Git, Azure DevOps, DataLake, ADF, Synapse Pipelines).
• Maintain documentation, unit tests, and code reviews for robustness and maintainability.
• Harmonize different data formats and sources—including Parquet, CSV, JSON, XML, time series, and classic relational structures.
• Set up robust security structures (user/role-based permissions, auditing) in line with best practices and regulatory standards (EU AI Act, German requirements).
• Collaborate closely with data scientists and business users to provision and preprocess data, translating business requirements into reliable datasets.

Technical Specialist – Data Engineer

Procurement

• Negotiate contracts and manage ongoing relationships with critical supply partners.
• Develop and present formal strategies to regional and global Procurement leadership.
• Analyze market structure, trends, technical developments and regulatory trends.
• Review and update input cost forecasts to support Business Unit (BU) budgeting.
• Engage with internal site planning and business unit stakeholders to coordinate order placement of raw materials.
• Conduct fair and effective bid processes; guide the implementation of new supplier programs.
• Negotiate resolution of disputes, changes in contract scope and pricing with suppliers.
• Investigate, identify, and qualify new sources for raw materials with technical departments.
• Ensure compliance with established departmental objectives regarding supplier evaluations and sustainability initiatives.

Procurement Manager

Software Engineer

• Put your engineering background to use to tackle short-term projects that offer hands-on experience in a manufacturing plant environment.
• Analyze processes and identify opportunities for improvements.
• Propose and implement changes to streamline production, reduce waste, or enhance quality.
• Review and create documentation and SOPs (standard operating procedures) for equipment and processes.
• Participate in the site’s safety and environmental programs, by developing and implementing safety protocols and environmental sustainability initiatives.
• Grow your skills and knowledge by working with experienced engineers and professionals.

Process Engineering Intern

Engineer

• Lead project development and management efforts related to brine downhole remediation, drilling, and surface equipment projects, ensuring cost control and timely completion.
• Drive reliability improvements and performance optimization for subsurface and surface equipment.
• Support and ensure compliance with AOGC and PHMSA regulatory requirements; prepare and submit regulatory forms and notifications to the Arkansas Oil and Gas Commission related to drilling and workover activities.
• Provide expertise in Process Hazard Analyses (PHAs) to ensure facilities effectively mitigate process safety risks.
• Actively contribute to Process Safety Management (PSM) and process improvement initiatives aligned with departmental KPIs.
• Develop and manage budgets and capital planning processes.
• Collaborate with management and cross-functional teams on special projects and continuous improvement efforts.
• Utilize and maintain production systems and SAP to manage operational data and project tracking.
• Participate in department leadership activities, including cost management, goal setting, and performance reviews.
• Complete the leadership development plan and provide vacation leadership coverage when required.

Brine Engineer II

Operations

• Lead maintenance and reliability efforts for three facilities and a brine field in Union County, Arkansas, managing a multi-million-dollar maintenance budget.
• Oversee MRO storerooms with multi-million-dollar inventory, ensuring optimal stock levels and cost efficiency.
• Direct technical decisions and knowledge sharing for specialized equipment in bromine and bromine-derivative production, ensuring operational excellence.
• Collaborate with the project management group to allocate capital spend effectively for equipment upgrades and facility improvements.
• Review and enhance mechanical integrity processes to maintain compliance and safety across all sites.
• Drive a culture of safety, ensuring daily work practices meet the highest standards.
• Coach and mentor supervisors, fostering a high-performing maintenance team.
• Provide technical guidance for major equipment repairs and approve cost-effective solutions.
• Maintain a visible presence in plants and maintenance shops, engaging with teams daily.
• Plan and execute annual turnarounds, minimizing downtime and optimizing performance.

Head of Maintenance – Multi-Site Operations

Compliance

• Maintain State Pesticide Registrations, SAP blocking program and spreadsheets.
• Create and maintain product labels.
• Assist in compiling regulatory documents and maintain all registered product labels.
• Maintain and update regulatory documents in Documentum and maintain paper files.
• Support Material Protection Products (MPP) Regulatory Affairs Manager with document maintenance for Capex projects and SAP capex and expense topics.
• Support and maintain the U.S. use of the MPP Regulatory Planning tool.

Regulatory Affairs Expert

Account Manager

• Manage and grow sales at customers for LANXESS LAB with account and budget responsibility, developing and maintaining key account plans and maintaining sales excellence with CRM, Forecasting, etc.
• Identify customer & product combination, niche value propositions in, but not exclusively, to the Metalworking Fluids/Lubricants Additive market with focus on Additin products.
• Develops relationships with the technical side of the customer for a deep understanding of their customers, markets, products and need for LANXESS produced materials vs. competitive products to understand our niche.
• Sells value vs. competitive offers to gain customer commitments.
• Assist in developing product/service improvements for new market opportunities by remaining current on industry trends, market activities and competitors and customer offerings including cross regional initiatives with key accounts and other LANXESS colleagues to understand how LANXESS value propositions fit into different markets.
• Trade show participation-AFPM, ILMA, STLE and NLGI as assigned by management.

Account Manager – Metal Working Fluids

Bookkeeper

• Accurately process payroll for multiple entities, including time entry verification, new hires, rehires, terminations, tax information, benefit and deduction management, bonuses, awards, fringe benefits, relocations, garnishments, and child support withholdings.
• Process manual checks and voids promptly as needed.
• Stay informed of union contract changes, maintaining compliance with current collective bargaining agreements and related regulations.
• Prepare and file federal, state, and local tax reports across multiple FEINs; ensure correct withholding rates, timely deposits, and compliance with all applicable tax laws and multi-state payroll tax regulations.
• Review and validate data interfaced from SuccessFactor to UKG Pro payroll system.
• Audit payroll data for accuracy, resolve discrepancies, and process incoming payroll data from multiple departments and systems.
• Troubleshoot and resolve payroll system issues, ensuring smooth payroll processing across all entities.
• Reconcile payroll liabilities (such as union dues, United Way, and 401k); reconcile gross-to-net payroll, and prepare journal entries for the accounting system.
• Communicate payroll-related information to employees, including pay statements and tax withholdings.
• Generate and distribute payroll reports to finance and HR, and prepare month-end and year-end reports for financial and audit purposes for each business unit.
• Identify, suggest, and help implement process enhancements to ensure efficient, accurate payroll operations.
• Complete accurate and timely year-end tasks, including W-2 and/or T4 processing, tax reconciliations (941s, 940s), and state unemployment filings.

Senior Payroll Specialist

Sales

• Identify and engage new customers in the food and liquid supplement sectors for natural preservation.
• Plan and conduct customer visits, understand customer needs, and identify sales opportunities.
• Present and promote technical and commercial advantages of preservation portfolio, providing scientific and regulatory information as needed.
• Provide hands-on support to customers during benchtop, pilot-scale, and full-scale trials at customer facilities.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key decision-makers, technical teams, and stakeholders.
• Drive the identification and development of new market segments and application fields for natural preservation portfolio within the food industry.
• Coordinate with internal teams (Technical, R&D, Marketing, Regulatory, Supply Chain) to support customer projects and deliver tailored solutions.
• Manage and update the sales pipeline in CRM systems, document meeting reports, opportunities, and progress.
• Monitor and benchmark competitive products, market trends, and regulatory developments relevant to natural preservatives in food and supplements.

Technical Sales Manager – Food Sector

• Create a competitive advantage and limit exposure for LANXESS through the strategic sourcing of Technical Procurement.
• Collaborate with business units and group functions to identify opportunities to develop and implement strategic initiatives that result in significant cost reduction.
• Analyze spend data across sites to identify sourcing opportunities which could benefit internal customers.
• Liaise with global category procurement teams and site procurement team to identify sourcing synergies.
• Fully understand business unit or group functions requirements to effectively negotiate appropriate contract terms, conditions and pricing.
• Work with internal customers to identify associated services which can be entered as framework contracts thereby enhancing automation.
• Negotiate terms and conditions which limit LANXESS' financial and legal risks and are enforceable under the applicable law of contract.
• Resolve problems dealing with interpretation of existing contracts that may have significant financial impact (e.g., meet/release conditions, tier discounts, price formula analysis).
• Ensure operational procurement support so required products and services are of acceptable quality, correct quantity and delivered in a timely manner.

Strategic Buyer – Technical Procurement

Communications

• Manage LANXESS Corporation's internal relations to keep employees informed and motivated.
• Write/generate content for internal communication channels including digital signage, Xpress magazine, integration newsletter, intranet, weekly emails and customized per-project internal channels.
• Manage internal employee events both in person and virtual (including Town Hall Meetings, CEO Connections and Webcasts).
• Manage Corporate Communications SAP functions from creation to payment.
• Responsible for Site Communicator's Network and backup for Crisis Communication Management in NAFTA.
• Lead Corporate Citizenship projects in the US, Canada and Mexico.

Internal Corporate Communications Specialist

Security Engineer

• Develop and execute a strategic sales plan to establish and grow the animal biosecurity business with leading Livestock producers (integrators) in swine, poultry, cattle.
• Identify, target, and secure new business opportunities with key integrators, building relationships at multiple organizational levels.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for large integrator accounts, understanding their needs and tailoring solutions accordingly.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with technical, marketing, and regulatory affairs teams to ensure customer requirements are met.
• Lead contract negotiations, pricing discussions, and long-term partnership agreements with integrators.
• Build and maintain a robust sales pipeline; track progress and report on key performance metrics to senior management.
• Represent the company at industry events, conferences, and trade shows to enhance brand visibility and network with potential customers.
• Stay informed on industry trends, competitor activities, and regulatory developments affecting biosecurity and integrator customers.
• Provide market feedback to inform product improvements and innovation.