Purchase Planner

Major Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain long-term forecasted production schedules across six departments based on sales projections and demand trends
• Translate forecasted demand into actionable purchasing plans for raw materials, packaging, and bulk deliveries
• Create and lock in weekly production schedules, balancing forecast, inventory levels, and material availability
• Maintain inventory levels and proactively adjust purchasing and scheduling decisions to prevent stockouts or excess inventory
• Purchase and manage site expense items as needed to support operations
• Collaborate cross-functionally with operations, customer service, and corporate purchasing to align supply with demand and resolve constraints
• Utilize SAP to manage purchasing, material requirements, and order processing activities
• Build and maintain scheduling tools and production plans using Microsoft Excel
• Analyze data and trends to improve forecast accuracy, inventory turns, and overall planning efficiency
• Serve as a backup for processing production orders across various departments as needed
• Support continuous improvement initiatives

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree preferred (Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or related field)
• or equivalent experience
• 2+ years of experience in purchasing, planning, or supply chain roles preferred
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel (required)
• SAP experience preferred
• Experience in manufacturing or distribution environment preferred

Skills

• Analytical & Mathematical Skills – Strong ability to analyze data, forecast demand, and make data-driven decisions.
• Organizational/Planning Skills – Ability to manage multiple priorities, develop structured schedules, and coordinate resources effectively.
• Attention to Detail – Ability to ensure accuracy in forecasts, purchase orders, and schedules. Monitors data closely to prevent errors that could impact production or inventory.
• Communication Skills – Ability to clearly communicate plans, constraints, and changes across operations, customer service, and purchasing teams. Capable of presenting information effectively in both written and verbal formats.
• Interpersonal Skills – Ability to collaborate cross-functionally and build strong working relationships across departments.
• Problem Solving/Decision Making – Ability to identify supply or scheduling issues and take proactive action to resolve them. Capable of making sound decisions in a fast-paced environment with competing priorities.
• Systems & Technical Skills – Proficiency in SAP and Microsoft Excel to manage data, build schedules, and execute purchasing functions efficiently.

Benefits

Euclid Chemical Offers a World-class Benefits Package That Includes:

• Annual bonus program
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Defined Benefit Pension Plan
• Matching 401k
• Medical, dental and vision coverage
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• Generous vacation and holiday time

Pay

$60,000 - $65,000 annually

Schedule

N/A