Imports Purchasing Administrator

About the role

Croda is seeking an Imports Purchasing Administrator to join our Supply Chain team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for managing import functions, ensuring on-time delivery of materials to relevant sites in Croda North America, and performing various administrative tasks.

Responsibilities

• Using SAP MRP, review and make decisions on the viability of purchase requisitions.
• Ensure all forward demands are met by adding, moving, or canceling purchase orders to minimize working capital.
• Monitor inventory levels and determine re-order points.
• Solicit forecasts from the sales force to assist with demand planning.
• Organize and maintain purchase order correspondence and order history for easy tracking.
• Follow up on all purchase orders to ensure goods ship as requested.
• Input and maintain accurate pricing information within SAP purchase information records.
• Relay arrival/delay details to customer service to notify customers awaiting goods.
• Collect invoices, bill of ladings, and other pertinent documents for import shipments to ensure customs clearance.
• Stay updated on international compliance and government regulations.
• Review monthly On-Time In-Transit (OTIF) reports and identify areas for improvement.
• Perform monthly reviews of imported materials to minimize stocking levels and maintain minimal blocked or aged stock.
• Maintain communication and cooperation with Croda affiliates and external vendors.
• Investigate customer complaints for imported materials and take appropriate action (return, disposal, etc.).
• Maintain accurate import files according to established Croda guidelines and US legal requirements.
• Set up and maintain tracking files for every import.
• Comply with Croda’s safety, health, and environmental regulations.

Requirements

• High School Graduate, Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Prior importing experience desired.
• Ability to understand and interpret demand plans and forecasting information to effectively manage import purchase orders.
• Certification in Import Documentation or Global Logistics and Management preferred.
• Oral & written proficiency in the English language.
• Strong written and verbal communication and organizational skills.
• Knowledge of MS Office.
• SAP experience preferred.
• Detail-oriented and ability to multi-task.

Qualifications

• Must be able to demonstrate strong written and verbal communication and organizational skills.
• Must have oral & written proficiency in the English language.
• Must be able to demonstrate strong written and verbal communication and organizational skills.
• Must have oral & written proficiency in the English language.
• Must be able to demonstrate strong written and verbal communication and organizational skills.
• Must have oral & written proficiency in the English language.
• Must be able to demonstrate strong written and verbal communication and organizational skills.
• Must have oral & written proficiency in the English language.
• Must be able to demonstrate strong written and verbal communication and organizational skills.
• Must have oral & written proficiency in the English language.
• Must be able to demonstrate strong written and verbal communication and organizational skills.
• Must have oral & written proficiency in the English language.
• Must be able to demonstrate strong written and verbal communication and organizational skills.
• Must have oral & written proficiency in the English language.
• Must be able to demonstrate strong written and verbal communication and organizational skills.
• Must have oral & written proficiency in the English language.
• Must be able to demonstrate strong written and verbal communication and organizational skills.
• Must have oral & written proficiency in the English language.
• Must be able to demonstrate strong written and verbal communication and organizational skills.
• Must have oral & written proficiency in the English language.
• Must be able to demonstrate strong written and verbal communication and organizational skills.
• Must have oral & written proficiency in the English language.
• Must be able to demonstrate strong written and verbal communication and organizational skills.
• Must have oral & written proficiency in the English language.
• Must be able to demonstrate strong written and verbal communication and organizational skills.
• Must have oral & written proficiency in the English language.
• Must be able to demonstrate strong written and verbal communication and organizational skills.
• Must have oral & written proficiency in the English language.
• Must be able to demonstrate strong written and verbal communication and organizational skills.
• Must have oral & written proficiency in the English language.
• Must be able to demonstrate strong written and verbal communication and organizational skills.
• Must have oral & written proficiency in the English language.
• Must be able to demonstrate strong written and verbal communication and organizational skills.
• Must have oral & written proficiency in the English language.
• Must be able to demonstrate strong written and verbal communication and organizational skills.
• Must have oral & written proficiency in the English language.
• Must be able to demonstrate strong written and verbal communication and organizational skills.
• Must have oral & written proficiency in the English language.
• Must be able to demonstrate strong written and verbal communication and organizational skills.
• Must have oral & written proficiency in the English language.
• Must be able to demonstrate strong written and verbal communication and organizational skills.
• Must have oral & written proficiency in the English language.
• Must be able to demonstrate strong written and verbal communication and organizational skills.
• Must have oral & written proficiency in the English language.
• Must be able to demonstrate strong written and verbal communication and organizational skills.
• Must have oral & written proficiency in the English language.
• Must be able to demonstrate strong written and verbal communication and organizational skills.
• Must have oral & written proficiency in the English language.
• Must be able to demonstrate strong written and verbal communication and organizational skills.
• Must have oral & written proficiency in the English language.
• Must be able to demonstrate strong written and verbal communication and organizational skills.
• Must have oral & written proficiency in the English language.
• Must be able to demonstrate strong written and verbal communication and organizational skills.
• Must have oral & written proficiency in the English language.
• Must be able to demonstrate strong written and verbal communication and organizational skills.
• Must have oral & written proficiency in the English language.
• Must be able to demonstrate strong written and verbal communication and organizational skills.
• Must have oral & written proficiency in the English language.
• Must be able to demonstrate strong written and verbal communication and organizational skills.
• Must have oral & written proficiency in the English language.
• Must be able to demonstrate strong written and verbal communication and organizational skills.
• Must have oral & written proficiency in the English language.
• Must be able to demonstrate strong written and verbal communication and organizational skills.
• Must have oral & written proficiency in the English language.
• Must be able to demonstrate strong written and verbal communication and organizational skills.
• Must have oral & written proficiency in the English language.
• Must be able to demonstrate strong written and verbal communication and organizational skills.
• Must have oral & written proficiency in the English language.
• Must be able to demonstrate strong written and verbal communication and organizational skills.
• Must have oral & written proficiency in the English language.
• Must be able to demonstrate strong written and verbal communication and organizational skills.
• Must have oral & written proficiency in the English language.
• Must be able to demonstrate strong written and verbal communication and organizational skills.
• Must have oral & written proficiency in the English language.
• Must be able to demonstrate strong written and verbal communication and organizational skills.
• Must have oral & written proficiency in the English language.
• Must be able to demonstrate strong written and verbal communication and organizational skills.
• Must have oral & written proficiency in the English language.
• Must be able to demonstrate strong written and verbal communication and organizational skills.
• Must have oral & written proficiency in the English language.
• Must be able to demonstrate strong written and verbal communication and organizational skills.
• Must have oral & written proficiency in the English language.
• Must be able to demonstrate strong written and verbal communication and organizational skills.
• Must have oral & written proficiency in the English language.
• Must be able to demonstrate strong written and verbal communication and organizational skills.
• Must have oral & written proficiency in the English language.
• Must be able to demonstrate strong written and verbal communication and organizational skills.
• Must have oral & written proficiency in the English language.
• Must be able to demonstrate strong written and verbal communication and organizational skills.
• Must have oral & written proficiency in the English language.
• Must be able to demonstrate strong written and verbal communication and organizational skills.
• Must have oral & written proficiency in the English language.
• Must be able to demonstrate strong written and verbal communication and organizational skills.
• Must have oral & written proficiency in the English language.
• Must be able to demonstrate strong written and verbal communication and organizational skills.
• Must have oral & written proficiency in the English language.
• Must be able to demonstrate strong written and verbal communication and organizational skills.
• Must have oral & written proficiency in the English language.
• Must be able to demonstrate strong written and verbal communication and organizational skills.
• Must have oral & written proficiency in the English language.
• Must be able to demonstrate strong written and verbal communication and organizational skills.
• Must have oral & written proficiency in the English language.
• Must be able to demonstrate strong written and verbal communication and organizational skills.
• Must have oral & written proficiency in the English language.
• Must be able to demonstrate strong written and verbal communication and organizational skills.
• Must have oral & written proficiency in the English language.
• Must be able to demonstrate strong written and verbal communication and organizational skills.
• Must have oral & written proficiency in the English language.
• Must be able to demonstrate strong written and verbal communication and organizational skills.
• Must have oral & written proficiency in the English language.
• Must be able to demonstrate strong written and verbal communication and organizational skills.
• Must have oral & written proficiency in the English language.
• Must be able to demonstrate strong written and verbal communication and organizational skills.
• Must have oral & written proficiency in the English language.
• Must be able to demonstrate strong written and verbal communication and organizational skills.
• Must have oral & written proficiency in the English language.
• Must be able to demonstrate strong written and verbal communication and organizational skills.
• Must have oral & written proficiency in the English language.
• Must be able to demonstrate strong written and verbal communication and organizational skills.
• Must have oral & written proficiency in the English language.
• Must be able to demonstrate strong written and verbal communication and organizational skills.
• Must have oral & written proficiency in the English language.
• Must be able to demonstrate strong written and verbal communication and organizational skills.
• Must have oral & written proficiency in the English language.
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