Operations Procurement Specialist

Balchem Corporation; Verona (MO); On-site; USD 46,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Balchem Corporation is seeking an Operations Procurement Specialist in Verona, MO. This entry-level/full-time role supports the Animal Health S&OP process, coordinating raw materials, rail transfers, and production scheduling to meet manufacturing needs.

You will partner with production, procurement and accounting to control inventory and costs while maintaining accurate master data in the MRP system. A safety-first mindset and strong communication are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in related field or 5 years of equivalent experience.
• Experience with scheduling a rail car fleet.
• Experience with ERP/MRP system operation (preferably Microsoft Dynamics 365).
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel, Power BI).
• Strong leadership, interpersonal and communications skills.

Responsibilities

• Complete all tasks with safety at the forefront.
• Manage raw material requirements to include placing purchase orders, tracking delivery status and following up timely delivery to meet production needs.
• Partner closely with site production, procurement, accounting or other personnel to manage inventory, costs and other questions related to raw material and packaging components.
• Manage site-to-site transfers to cover production needs of shared materials.
• Own scheduling of required rail transfers to include managing the rail car fleet to minimize total expense and demurrage charges.
• Maintain Aqueous Choline production schedule to ensure customer and inventory needs are met.
• Maintain master data in the MRP, as required.
• Perform other duties as needed.

Skills

Rail car scheduling

ERP/MRP experience

Leadership & communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree or 5 years equivalent experience

Tools

Microsoft Dynamics 365

Excel

Power BI

Job description

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Balchem Corporation develops, manufactures and markets specialty ingredients that improve and enhance the health and well-being of life on the planet, providing state-of-the-art solutions and the finest quality products for a range of industries worldwide. Our corporate headquarters is located in Montvale, New Jersey, and we have a broad network of sales offices, manufacturing sites, and R&D centers, primarily located in the US and Europe. Founded in 1967, Balchem is a publicly traded company (NASDAQ – “BCPC”) with annual revenues over $900 million and a market cap exceeding $4.0 billion. The company consists of three business segments: Human Nutrition & Health; Animal Nutrition & Health; and Specialty Products. Balchem employs over 1,400 people worldwide who are engaged in diverse activities, committed to developing the company into global market leadership positions. To learn more about our dynamic, stable and growing company, visit www.balchem.com

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Operations Procurement Specialist is a key contributor to the Animal Health Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP) process. With guidance and leadership from the Sr. Director and Planning colleagues, the incumbent will:

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Complete all tasks with safety at the forefront
• Manage raw material requirements to include placing purchase orders, tracking delivery status and following up timely delivery to meet production needs
• Partner closely with site production, procurement, accounting or other personnel to manage inventory, costs and other questions related to raw material and packaging components
• Manage site-to-site transfers to cover production needs of shared materials
• Own scheduling of required rail transfers to include managing the rail car fleet to minimize total expense and demurrage charges
• Maintain Aqueous Choline production schedule to ensure customer and inventory needs are met
• Maintain master data in the MRP, as required
• Perform other duties as needed

REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor’s degree in related field or 5 years of equivalent experience.
• Experience with scheduling a rail car fleet preferred.
• Experience with ERP/MRP system operation. Preferably with Microsoft Dynamics 365.
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft office suite (Excel, Power BI, etc.).
• Strong leadership, interpersonal and communications skills.

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Balchem is committed to a workplace culture that values and promotes diversity, inclusion, equal employment opportunities, and a work environment free of harassment and hostility.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Purchasing and Supply Chain

• Industries

  Food and Beverage Services

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