Inventory & Supply Planner

Azelis US, LLC.; Richardson (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Azelis is seeking an Inventory & Supply Planner to join our team in Richardson, TX. You will manage inventory levels, coordinate with suppliers, and drive on-time delivery while maintaining accurate cost and forecast data.

You will learn forecasting processes and leverage ERP and Excel tools to optimize inventory turns, reduce costs, and support cross‑functional teams across Sales, Customer Service, Pricing, and Management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain, Business, or Operations preferred.
• Experience in Inventory Planning, Buying or Supply Chain.
• Microsoft D365 experience desirable.
• Chemical industry knowledge helpful.
• Strong analytical and math skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage inventory levels to meet customer demand.
• Prepare, issue, revise and monitor Purchase Orders as needed.
• Learn and apply forecasting to determine purchasing needs.
• Maintain pricing records for raw materials from suppliers.
• Communicate with Customer Service and Sales regarding PO availability and delays.
• Maintain purchasing records in the ERP and support cross-departmental meetings.

Skills

Analytical

Problem Solving

Technical Skills

Design

Oral Communication

Written Communication

Teamwork

Business Acumen

Ethics

Strategic Thinking

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain, Business, or Operations

Tools

ERP systems

Microsoft D365

Project Management software

Job description

Azelis is a leading global innovation service provider in the specialty chemical and food ingredients industry present in over 63 countries across the globe. Our knowledgeable teams of industry, market and technical experts are each dedicated to a specific market within Life Sciences and Industrial Chemicals. We offer a lateral value chain of complementary products to more than 59,000 customers, supported by ~2,700 principal relationships, generating a revenue of €4.11 billion (2022). Azelis is a leading specialty chemicals and food ingredients distributor, delivering innovative and sustainable solutions to customers across multiple markets. With a global presence and strong local expertise, Azelis is committed to fostering partnerships that create long-term value for our suppliers and customers. Azelis is seeking a dynamic and results-oriented Inventory & Supply Planner to join our team.

Summary

Responsible for inventory management for assigned suppliers. Maintain proper inventory levels in all assigned warehouse and identify and help resolve slow-moving or obsolete inventory. Maintain accurate cost records and forecast information, execute transportation management for delivery of inbound material, and develop strong working relationships with the suppliers, sales force, customer service reps and management.

Essential Duties and 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 increasing inventory turns, reducing inventory costs and improving 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.

Other Responsibilities include (but not limited to)

• Understand and adhere to/follow the department procedures and policies.
• Adhere to and support the principles of Responsible Distribution™.
• Assume other activities and responsibilities from time to time as directed.
• Additional responsibilities may be assigned as needed.

Competencies

• Analytical - Synthesizes complex or diverse information; Collects and researches data; Uses intuition and experience to complement data; Designs workflows and procedures.
• Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully; Develops alternative solutions; Works well in group problem solving situations; Uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.
• Technical Skills - Assesses own strengths and weaknesses; Pursues training and development opportunities; Strives to continuously build knowledge and skills; Shares expertise with others.
• Design - Generates creative solutions; Translates concepts and information into images; Uses feedback to modify designs; Demonstrates attention to detail.
• Oral Communication - Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; Listens and gets clarification; Demonstrates group presentation skills and a good command presence; Participates in meetings.
• Written Communication - Writes clearly and informatively; Presents numerical data effectively.
• Teamwork - Balances team and individual responsibilities; Exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; Gives and welcomes feedback; Contributes to building a positive team spirit; Puts success of team above own interests; Able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives; Supports everyone's efforts to succeed.
• Business Acumen - Understands business implications of decisions; Displays orientation to profitability; Demonstrates knowledge of market and competition; Aligns work with strategic goals.
• 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.
• Ethics - Treats people with respect; Keeps commitments; Inspires the trust of others; Works with integrity and ethically.
• Strategic Thinking - Develops strategies to achieve organizational goals; Understands organization's strengths & weaknesses.

Qualifications

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
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business correspondence
• Effectively present information as necessary in written and spoken form
• 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.

Reasoning Ability

Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.

Computer Skills

To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Internet software; Inventory software; Order processing systems; Project Management software; Spreadsheet software and Word Processing software.

Physical Demands

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

Company Overview

Azelis is a leading global innovation service provider in the specialty chemical and food ingredients industry, present in 63 countries across the globe with over 3,800 employees. Our knowledgeable teams of industry, market and technical experts are each dedicated to a specific market within Life Sciences and Industrial Chemicals. We offer a lateral value chain of complementary products to more than 59,000 customers, supported by +2,700 principal relationships, creating a turnover of €4.1 billion (2022). Azelis Group NV is listed on Euronext Brussels under ticker AZE. Across our extensive network of more than 60 application laboratories, our award-winning staff help develop formulations and provide technical guidance throughout the customers’ product development process. We combine a global market reach with a local footprint to offer a reliable, integrated, and unique digital service to local customers and attractive -business opportunities to principals. Top industry-rated by Sustainalytics, Azelis is a leader in sustainability. We believe in building and nurturing solid, honest and transparent relationships with our people and partners. Impact through ideas. Innovation through formulation.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Azelis Americas is an equal opportunity workplace. Individuals seeking employment are considered without regards to age, ancestry, color, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, mental or physical disability, national origin, protected family care or medical leave status, race, religion (including beliefs and practices or the absence thereof), sexual orientation, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. You can view the EEOC Know Your Rights poster here. Azelis Americas’ U.S. entities participate in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I‑9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. If E-Verify cannot confirm that you are authorized to work, Azelis is required to give you written instructions and an opportunity to contact Department of Homeland Security (DHS) or Social Security Administration (SSA) so you can begin to resolve the issue before the employer can take any action against you, including terminating your employment. Employers can only use E-Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed the Form I‑9. Azelis Americas is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans during our application process. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, contact us at [e-mail].