Materials Planner-Buyer

Daubert Chemical Company

Forest View (IL)

On-site

USD 39,000 - 48,000

Full time

12 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical & Dental (BCBS)

Vision Plan

401(k) with company match

Paid time off & holidays

Disability & military leave

Life Insurance

Job summary

Daubert Chemical Company, located at 4700 S. Central in Forest View, IL, seeks a Procurement Associate to ensure timely, cost-effective sourcing of raw materials for uninterrupted production in a specialty chemical setting.

This on-site role reports to the Purchasing Director and follows a Monday–Friday schedule. Qualifications include a high school diploma or GED, 2+ years in purchasing/materials planning, and proficiency with ERP systems.

Qualifications

High school diploma or GED required; some college business or supply chain coursework beneficial.
Two years purchasing and materials planning experience required; manufacturing environment preferred; chemicals purchasing a plus.

Responsibilities

Evaluate daily raw material requirements, place orders to ensure production inventory.
Identify supply risks and communicate with scheduling, production, and management.
Maintain supplier relationships, negotiate pricing and freight costs within guidelines.
Enter and track purchase orders; maintain vendor files and quotes.
Coordinate with internal departments to resolve purchasing issues; attend daily production meetings.

Skills

Professional communication

Negotiation

Attention to detail

Independent work

Data analysis

English proficiency

Time management

Microsoft Office

ERP/database familiarity

Education

High school diploma or GED

Some college coursework in business or supply chain

Tools

AS/400 database

MS Dynamics / D365

MS Excel

PDF creation & file management

Job description

Daubert Chemical Company is a profitable, family-owned specialty chemical manufacturer located near Midway airport and a market leader in the products we sell to our end users and distributors. This role is responsible for ensuring the timely and cost-effective procurement of raw materials to support uninterrupted production within a specialty chemical manufacturing environment. This position is located onsite at our specialty chemical production plant office at 4700 S. Central in Forest View, IL. This role is non-exempt with a Monday-Friday work schedule and reports to the Purchasing Director.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Include The Following.

Evaluate the daily raw material requirements report, place orders with the appropriate suppliers in a timely manner to ensure sufficient inventory for production
Proactively identifies supply risks and communicate any supply issues with scheduling, production, and department management
Maintain a positive business relationship with suppliers which include communication with key contacts, pricing and supply discussions, identifying and disseminating new product opportunities to the appropriate people, as well as handling the resolution of quality and supply issues. This includes meeting with supplier's representatives on a regular basis.
Seek alternate source of suppliers and solicit samples as needed for evaluation by R&D.
Responsible for miscellaneous internal PO process.
Using database reports to review status of open purchase orders and follow up internally or externally with vendors as necessary. Enter PO's into database.
Maintain the appropriate vendor files including quotations, contacts, current costs, IVR, etc. in the database.
Negotiate pricing and freight costs for select raw materials within department guidelines
Work with various internal departments such as production, scheduling, customer service, maintenance, engineering and accounting to communicate with & resolve purchasing related issues.
Responsible for all purchasing related documents, organization, and filing. Accurately prepare receiving paperwork and forward to AP in a timely manner.
Attend the daily morning production meeting.
Other responsibilities as assigned

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, And ABILITIES

At a minimum, high school diploma or GED is required. Some college business or supply chain coursework is beneficial. Minimum of two years of purchasing and materials planning work experience is required; experience in a manufacturing environment is preferred and experience in chemicals purchasing is a big plus.

Ability to communicate professionally, confidently and effectively with suppliers and vendors to meet company’s needs.
Strong negotiation and problem solving skills. Demonstrate persistence and tact with vendors to ensure that Daubert's supply needs are met within our timeframes so as to not disrupt production.
Detail oriented with strong organizational skills.
Self-starter with ability to work independently and efficiently once trained.
Ability to analyze reports and make decisions on inventory and purchasing decisions.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
Consistent & punctual attendance is required due to operational requirements
PC proficiency is required; Microsoft Suite (Outlook, word, excel), plus .pdf creation, file management, internet navigation and placement of online orders experience is required.
Strong mathematical and calculation skills are essential.
Ability to learn current database of AS400 then transition into learning the new ERP database, MS Dynamics or D365, for all daily work

Compensation & Benefits