Inventory and Planning Specialist

Responsibilities

• Compute amounts of stock required for operations based on production schedules, and coordinate with QH procurement team to order materials as required timely.
• Interface with plant production planning and warehouse supervisors, lab personnel, customer services representatives and commercial team to ensure that impact from raw material availability are timely communicated.
• Determine delivery times and load times for all incoming raw materials; communicate and follow-up with production planner, warehouse supervisor to resolve timing issues.
• Assist planning activities: review customer demands, production methods and batch card instructions to determine and schedule production batches.
• Print WIP labels and finish goods.
• Release Work Orders for the shop floor.

Education, Experience, and Required Competencies

• Education: High school diploma or GED required.
• Experience: 1–2 years of relevant work experience and/or formal training in a related field.

Skills & Competencies

• Communication Skills: Able to read and understand written instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Demonstrates the ability to write clear, concise communications and effectively present information in one-on-one or small-group settings to customers, clients, and colleagues.
• Mathematical Ability: Competent in basic mathematical functions, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division. Capable of calculating ratios, percentages, proportions, and volume accurately.
• Problem-Solving & Critical Thinking: Able to apply sound judgment and common-sense understanding to follow detailed written or verbal instructions. Demonstrates the ability to apply foundational system knowledge to troubleshoot issues and implement timely corrective actions.
• Technical Proficiency: Familiarity with and functional knowledge of the following types of software: Word processing, Spreadsheets, Inventory management systems, Internet and web-based applications, Order-processing systems, Manufacturing systems, Database software.