Planner/Buyer - Cesco Solutions

We need to output HTML fragment with sections only if real content. Use

for headings: About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule. We have content: About Tidal Vision, About Cesco Solutions, About Our Unique Work Culture (these are about company). The job description includes Position Summary, Key Responsibilities (with subheadings), Basic Qualifications, Preferred Qualifications, Licensing & Special Requirements, Working Conditions. Also Salary range and Benefits given. We must not repeat job title as heading. We must not put Job ID etc. Remove boilerplate (EEO etc). Also remove duplicated lines. We need to preserve all substantive info. We need to decide which sections to include: About the role (maybe combine Position Summary and company description?). Responsibilities (Key Responsibilities). Requirements (Basic Qualifications). Qualifications (Preferred Qualifications). Skills (maybe from qualifications? Could combine). Benefits (given). Pay (salary range). Schedule (full time, non-exempt). Also maybe Working Conditions? Not a standard heading but could be included under About the role? The instruction: Use headings only from list; we can omit sections if no real content. We could include Working Conditions as part of About the role? But better to include as a separate section? Not in list; we should not create new headings. So we must fold Working Conditions into existing sections, maybe About the role or Responsibilities? Probably About the role can include a brief description of work environment. We must not create Pay/Schedule/Benefits unless posting actually states them. It does state salary range and benefits and status full time. So we include those sections. We must not include filler like "commensurate with experience". Salary range is specific: $35-38 hourly dependent upon interview outcomes and experience. That's specific enough; we can include. Benefits: list given. Schedule: Full time, non-exempt. Now we need to output HTML fragment with

headings and appropriate

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  for prose. We need to preserve all substantive info: company description (About Tidal Vision, About Cesco Solutions, About Our Unique Work Culture). Position Summary. Responsibilities broken into subcategories: Production Planning & Scheduling, Purchasing & Procurement, Inventory Management, Logistics & Transportation, Analysis & Reporting. Each has bullet points. We need to represent them as lists under Responsibilities heading. Could either have subheadings inside Responsibilities? Not allowed to create new headings beyond the list? The instruction only says use

  for section headings (e.g. About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule). It doesn't forbid using other headings like

  inside? It says use

  for section headings (list). Likely they expect only those headings as top-level sections; inside we can use

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    . We could embed the responsibility subcategories as or just as part of list items. Probably better to keep them as part of list items with description. We need to preserve all details: each bullet under each subcategory. We'll create a

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    • items that include the subcategory heading maybe as bold text. Similarly for Basic Qualifications and Preferred Qualifications: we can list each bullet. Skills: maybe we can extract skills from qualifications: strong analytical, problem-solving, organizational skills; advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel; excellent verbal and written communication; ability to manage multiple priorities; strong negotiation and supplier management skills; detail-oriented; understanding of MRP/ERP; NetSuite preferred; knowledge of international shipping regulations; etc. Could create a Skills section. But we must not create sections without real content. We have skills content, so we can include Skills. Now we need to avoid boilerplate: remove EEO etc. Also remove duplicated lines (like "Understanding of MRP and ERP systems." appears twice? Actually Basic Qualifications includes "Experience working with ERP/MRP systems." and "Knowledge of MRP and ERP systems." and "NetSuite preferred." We'll keep but maybe deduplicate similar. We'll produce HTML:

      About the role

      Position Summary: The Planner/Buyer is responsible for planning, scheduling, and purchasing materials required to support manufacturing operations while maintaining optimal inventory levels. This position coordinates production schedules, supplier relationships, inventory control, and logistics activities to ensure customer demands are met on time and at the lowest total cost. The Planner/Buyer serves as a key link between suppliers, production, engineering, quality, and customer service.

      About Tidal Vision: We believe that sustainability should not require customers to compromise on price, convenience, or performance. Our mission is to create positive and systemic environmental impact by making our biopolymer solutions cost competitive, more convenient, and better performing than the synthetic chemicals we displace. We value innovation and take pride in challenging the status-quo; we choose to view obstacles as opportunities. We value new ideas and encourage the team to apply creativity and invent new solutions to meet challenging demands. We foster open, direct communication, and a collaborative working environment through our unique approach to work culture. We value our employees and demonstrate that through our compensation and benefits programs and opportunities for growth and development.

      About Cesco Solutions: Cesco Solutions is an industrial water treatment provider specializing in high-organics wastewater from food processing and related industries. As part of Tidal Vision, Cesco leverages chitosan-based chemistry as a sustainable alternative to traditional metal-based coagulants to improve clarification, reduce sludge, and enhance treatment efficiency. By combining advanced chemistry, application expertise, and operational support, Cesco helps facilities optimize wastewater performance, lower chemical consumption, and maintain regulatory compliance while advancing more sustainable treatment practices.

      About Our Unique Work Culture: Tidal Vision and Clear Water Services strive to build and invest in the highest performing and most innovative team. We put our people and customers above process, avoid company-wide rules as much as possible, and have the courage to take unusual approaches to advance our mission. With this approach, we believe we can create a more flexible, fun, stimulating, creative, collaborative, and innovative organization. Our commitment to developing, practicing and promoting direct and open communication, responsibility and freedom, and leading with and seeking context is a responsibility for every role at Tidal Vision.

      Then Responsibilities:

      Responsibilities

      • Production Planning & Scheduling: Develop and maintain production schedules based on customer demand, forecasts, inventory levels, and manufacturing capacity. Review and analyze production requirements to ensure materials and resources are available to meet delivery commitments. Monitor production performance and adjust schedules as necessary to address changing priorities. Collaborate with manufacturing, engineering, and quality teams to resolve production constraints. Balance inventory levels while supporting customer service objectives and operational efficiency.
      • Purchasing & Procurement: Plan and purchase raw materials, components, packaging, and indirect materials required for production. Issue purchase orders and manage supplier delivery schedules. Negotiate pricing, lead times, and supplier agreements to achieve cost savings and supply continuity. Monitor supplier performance related to quality, delivery, and responsiveness. Develop and maintain strong supplier relationships. Identify and qualify alternative suppliers when necessary to mitigate supply risks.
      • Inventory Management: Monitor inventory levels and ensure proper stocking strategies are maintained. Analyze inventory trends and recommend actions to reduce excess and obsolete inventory. Lead inventory accuracy initiatives including cycle counts and physical inventories. Maintain accurate planning data, bills of materials, lead times, and item master information within the ERP system. Establish and manage safety stock levels to support production requirements.
      • Logistics & Transportation: Coordinate domestic and international shipments of raw materials and finished goods. Schedule and manage inbound and outbound freight activities. Work with freight carriers, customs brokers, and logistics providers to ensure timely shipments. Prepare and review shipping documentation including commercial invoices, packing lists, certificates of origin, and customs documentation. Track shipments and resolve transportation issues to minimize delays and customer impact. Monitor freight costs and identify opportunities for transportation savings and process improvements.
      • Analysis & Reporting: Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) such as inventory turns, supplier performance, schedule adherence, freight costs, and on-time delivery. Generate reports and analyze data to support business decisions. Participate in Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) activities. Recommend continuous improvement initiatives to improve planning, purchasing, and inventory processes.
      Then Requirements (Basic Qualifications):

      Requirements

      • 3-5 years of experience in material planning, production planning, purchasing, or supply chain management within a manufacturing environment.
      • Experience coordinating domestic and international shipments preferred.
      • Experience working with ERP/MRP systems.
      • Strong understanding of production planning, inventory control, purchasing, and supply chain management principles.
      • Knowledge of MRP and ERP systems. NetSuite preferred.
      • Understanding of international shipping regulations, customs requirements, and logistics practices.
      • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
      • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
      • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
      • Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
      • Strong negotiation and supplier management skills.
      • Detail-oriented with a high degree of accuracy.
      Then Qualifications (Preferred Qualifications):

      Qualifications

      • Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Operations Management, or a related field preferred. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
      • APICS/ASCM CPIM or CSCP certification.
      • Experience with Lean Manufacturing principles.
      • Knowledge of import/export regulations and international trade compliance.
      • Experience in ISO-certified manufacturing environments.
      • Comfortable with potential travel as needed (would be less than 10% if at all).
      Then Skills (maybe we can combine some from qualifications but we already have skills in Requirements; but we can still have a Skills section highlighting specific skills: analytical, problem-solving, organizational, Excel proficiency, communication, negotiation, detail-oriented. However to avoid duplication, we could omit Skills section and let Requirements cover skills. But instruction says we can include Skills if we have real content. We have skill details already in Requirements; but we could still create a Skills section that lists them without duplication? Might be considered duplication. Safer to omit Skills section and let Requirements cover skills. However we need to follow "Prefer a few substantive sections over many thin ones." So we could combine skills into Requirements and not have separate Skills. Now Benefits:

      Benefits

      • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
      • Optional FSA/HSA
      • 401k with 6% employer match
      • Life and AD&D insurance
      • Employee Assistance Program
      • Short & long term disability
      • Tuition reimbursement
      • 21.67 days of paid time off + 10 holidays
      Pay:

      Pay

      $35-38 hourly dependent upon interview outcomes and experience

      Schedule:

      Schedule

      Full time, non-exempt

      We also need to include Location? Not in headings list; we could fold into About the role paragraph maybe. The location is Bellingham, WA. Could add to About the role paragraph after position summary. We'll add a sentence: "Located in Bellingham, WA." Also we need to include Reporting line? REPORTS TO: Supply Chain Manager. Could add to About the role. We must not create headings for those; just embed in prose. Now ensure we removed boilerplate: EEO, Licensing & Special Requirements, Working Conditions. We omitted Licensing & Special Requirements (subject to criminal