Inventory and Supply Planner

About the role

Azelis Americas CASE is seeking a dynamic and results-oriented Inventory & Supply Planner to join our team. We are a leading specialty chemicals and food ingredients distributor, delivering innovative and sustainable solutions to customers across multiple markets. Our commitment to fostering partnerships creates long-term value for our suppliers and customers.

Responsibilities

• Manage proper inventory levels to meet customer demand.
• Prepare, issue, revise and monitor Purchase Orders making appropriate revisions as necessary.
• Learn to effectively utilize forecasting software when applicable to determine need for purchasing.
• Learn and apply key drivers to increase inventory turns, reduce inventory costs and improve service quality.
• Learn and maintain detailed records of pricing for raw materials from supplier partners utilizing tools such as contracts and maintain existing supplier relationships.
• Identify and work with other team members for resolution of slow-moving, expired and obsolete inventory.
• Provide communication to Customer Service regarding purchase orders including availability and communication of any delays.
• Help provide maintenance of purchasing records in the ERP. Appropriate and effective use of pop-up notes.
• Provide feedback and input as appropriate for Supply-chain and cross-departmental meetings.
• Learn purchasing procedures in conjunction with business objectives and Customer Service excellence.
• Meet with vendors along with senior staff when applicable.
• Communicate changes in market conditions to department management and then to Sales Team as appropriate.
• Develop close working relationship with Pricing department.

Qualifications

• Significant level of experience in running a chemical distribution entity.
• Cost Consciousness - Works within approved budget; Develops and implements cost saving measures; Contributes to profits and revenue; Conserves organizational resources.
• Has a strong command of margin optimization opportunities within the operation.
• Education And Experience: Bachelor’s Degree, preferably in Supply Chain, Business, or Operations preferred.
• Previous Inventory Planning, Buying or Supply Chain Experience.
• Previous Chemical Industry Knowledge helpful.
• Microsoft D365 experience is desirable.
• Previous experience in Inventory Management or Supply Chain is beneficial.
• Ability to prioritize work, determining what is critical and needs to be completed.
• Self-motivated, honest, dependable and a high-level of integrity.
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Detail-oriented, well organized and strong analytical and math skills.
• Good PC and MS Office skills, especially Excel.
• Able to treat others with respect and dignity, maintain confidentiality on sensitive issues.
• Able to effectively work in a team-based and quality driven environment, where all team members hold themselves mutually accountable.