Administrator, Raw Materials

Jobtailor; Clinton (IA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking a Materials Planner to analyze MRP daily, determine raw material requirements, and manage bulk material levels within a fast-paced plant environment.

The role purchases raw materials through call-off releases, spot POs, and requisitions, coordinating inbound schedules to meet production needs while ensuring FIFO rotation and ISO compliance. Proficiency in SAP and MS Office is essential.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in a plant operations environment.
• ISO Quality System knowledge and raw materials understanding.
• Certified in 49 CFR Regulations; Parts 100-185.
• Working knowledge of SAP and Microsoft Office Products.

Responsibilities

• Analyze MRP daily to determine raw material requirements, bulk material levels, and weekly catalyst inventories.
• Purchase raw materials for poly units through call-off releases, spot purchase orders, and requisitions to Corporate Procurement.
• Develop supply chain plans and manage inbound schedules within bulk and warehouse capacity limits.
• Coordinate raw material and chemical shipments to meet changing production schedules.
• Reconcile physical month-end raw material inventories and complete SAP adjustments.
• Document vendor performance and raw material quality.
• Monitor material inventories against production task schedules.
• Maintain raw material records and documentation and ensure materials remain within appropriate levels.

Skills

Raw Material Management

SAP Proficiency

Logistics Coordination

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Vendor Relations

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Bachelor's degree preferred but not required

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Office

Job description

• Analyze MRP daily to determine raw material requirements, bulk material levels, and weekly catalyst inventories
• Purchase raw materials for poly units through call-off releases, spot purchase orders, and requisitions to Corporate Procurement
• Develop supply chain plans and manage inbound schedules within bulk and warehouse capacity limits
• Coordinate raw material and chemical shipments to meet changing production schedules
• Reconcile physical month-end raw material inventories and complete SAP adjustments
• Participate in the site annual PIO
• Interface with internal customers and suppliers to ensure accurate inventory requirements
• Review certificates of analysis for compliance with site specifications
• Participate in customer, supplier, and FRA audits
• Clear SAP web cycle cockpit invoice issues and resolve discrepancies involving price, receipts, credit, demurrage, and freight
• Manage PP&S warehouse boxes, SAP inventory movements, and monthly box cycle counts
• Schedule transloads with carriers and poly units, including trucking of off-spec materials
• Manage warehouse employee raw material unloading responsibilities
• Ensure FIFO material rotation, scrap contaminated or damaged materials, and return obsolete materials to suppliers for credit
• Prepare and ship hazardous samples and return hazardous residue containers in compliance with 49 CFR DOT regulations
• Document vendor performance and raw material quality
• Monitor material inventories against production task schedules
• Maintain raw material records and documentation and ensure materials remain within appropriate levels
• Serve as Site Hazardous Material Coordinator and ensure hazardous materials are properly prepared for shipment

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED required
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in a plant operations environment
• Specific experience in warehouse, shipping, logistics or vendor relations preferred
• General knowledge and understanding of plant operations, products produced, ISO Quality System, raw materials utilized at the plant site, and general accounting
• Certified in 49 CFR Regulations; Parts 100-185
• Working knowledge of SAP and Microsoft Office Products
• Knowledge of raw materials management, purchasing, and Production Planning for Process Industries (PPPI)
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Ability to successfully interact in a team environment
• Demonstrated commitment to Safety
• Ability to multitask and pay attention to details in a fast-paced work environment
• Ability to work independently and with minimal supervision
• Applicants must be at least 18 years old
• Bachelor's degree preferred but not required

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in raw material management, purchasing, and compliance with 49 CFR regulations while effectively coordinating logistics and inventory within a plant operations environment. Strong communication and teamwork skills are essential for successful interaction with internal customers and suppliers.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Raw Material Management
• SAP Proficiency
• 49 CFR Regulations Certification
• Logistics Coordination
• Production Planning for Process Industries

Hard Skills

• Raw Material Requirements Analysis
• Inventory Reconciliation
• Purchasing Processes
• Material Shipment Coordination
• FIFO Material Rotation
• Vendor Performance Documentation
• Hazardous Material Preparation
• Production Task Scheduling
• ISO Quality System Knowledge
• Accounting Principles

Soft Skills

• Strong Written Communication
• Strong Oral Communication
• Team Collaboration
• Attention to Detail
• Multitasking Ability

Certifications & Qualifications

• 49 CFR Regulations Certification

Industry Keywords

• Plant Operations
• Warehouse Management
• Logistics
• Vendor Relations
• Chemical Shipments

Tools & Technologies

• SAP
• Microsoft Office Products