Buyer/Planner (Chemicals/Pharmaceutical)

6 days ago

New Brunswick, United States Spectrum Chemical Mfg. Corp. Full time

About the Company:


Spectrum Chemical Mfg. Corp. is a leading firm in specialty pharmaceutical chemical solutions and is searching for a Purchasing and Demand Planner. This position is responsible for the planning and purchasing of packaged materials, bulk chemical materials, and lab supplies. This role coordinates purchases from direct manufacturers and distributors and is accountable for maintaining strategic inventory and service levels to support company objectives. This is accomplished using an Oracle ERP system and demand planning processes.


About the Role:

There are several responsibilities that support the strategic purchasing and planning. These include:


  • Execute business intelligence data across catalogs to drive supplier compliance on the delivery of high quantity goods and services. Monitor KPI indicators such as supplier on-time delivery, purchase order confirmations, inventory cycle count accuracy, and Purchase Price Variance (PPV).
  • Support global strategic sourcing on the development and execution of sourcing projects using best-in-class project management methodologies.
  • Incorporate contracts and statements of works into the Oracle Supplier Master, Approved Supplier Lists, and Blanket Purchase Agreements to support active purchases.
  • Review MRP/demand planning requirements and understand component forecasting and usage and 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 Spectrum's change control process.
  • Ensure sufficient stocked quantities are maintained as authorized to achieve production and customer support demands; utilizing all available tools including confirmations, safety stock, reorder points, J.I.T. deliveries, and forecast demand.
  • Manage purchasing processes including confirmations, expediting orders, and tracking supplier KPI's and scorecards.
  • Work as a collaborative partner within Spectrum's SIOP (Sales Inventory Operations Planning) process.
  • Monitor incoming shipments and ensure level loading between East and West coast facilities.
  • Communicate with Customer Service and other departments regarding product availability supply constraints.
  • Lead action plans for managing slow-moving and excess inventory.
  • Contribute to the development of standards and implement procedures for materials planning, product acquisition, inventory control, material distribution, and logistics management.


Qualifications:


Experience and Education Requirements:


  • Bachelor's degree in business, supply chain, or chemical engineering or equivalent experience.
  • Minimum of 2 years purchasing or production planning experience, preferably in the chemical industry.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, Oracle 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:


  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Demonstrated expertise in a procurement role.
  • 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.

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