Responsibilities:

• Process and manage purchase orders for chemicals and packing supplies from a broad scope of vendors
• Review MRP/demand planning requirements and understand component forecasting and usage. Ensure supplier understanding of PO requirements for long-term product availability
• Maintain cross functional communication to ensure awareness of product additions or changes in specifications as a part of the client's change control process
• Ensure sufficient stocked quantities are maintained as authorized to achieve production and customer support demands; utilizing all available tools including, safety stock, reorder points, J.I.T. deliveries and forecast demand
• Managing purchasing processes including expediting orders and tracking supplier KPI's and scorecards
• Work as a collaborative partner within Spectrum's SIOP (Sales Inventory Operations Planning) process
• Monitoring incoming shipments and ensuring level loading between East and West coast facilities
• Proactive communication to Customer Service and other departments regarding product availability supply constraints
• Lead action plans for managing slow moving and excess inventory
• Other duties may be assigned as required

Education and/or Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in business, supply chain or chemical engineering or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of 5 years purchasing or production planning experience, preferably in the chemical industry
• Proficient in the Microsoft Office Suite, ERP and MRP systems
• Knowledge of demand forecasting techniques
• Proven track record of collaborating cross-functionally to support continuous improvement projects
• APICS certification preferred

Required Skills and Abilities:

• Analytical and problem-solving skills
• Demonstrated professional process management skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills including strong presentation skills
• Strong customer service orientation
• Experience working in a team-oriented, collaborative environment

Posted On: Friday, November 25, 2022
Compensation: 100,000