Production & Purchasing Planner (SAP, Forecasting)

Rust-Oleum; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 60,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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

Job summary

The Euclid Chemical Company in Cleveland, OH is seeking a Purchase Planner to forecast site demand and develop production schedules across multiple departments to ensure uninterrupted operations.

You will translate forecasts into actionable purchasing plans for raw materials and packaging, using SAP and Excel to build schedules and monitor inventory. A Bachelor's degree and 2+ years in purchasing or planning are preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred in a related field or equivalent experience.
• 2+ years in purchasing, planning, or supply chain roles preferred.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel required.
• SAP experience preferred.
• Experience in manufacturing or distribution environments preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain long-term forecasted production schedules across six departments.
• Translate forecasted demand into actionable purchasing plans for raw materials and packaging.
• Create and lock in weekly production schedules, balancing forecast, inventory levels and material availability.
• Monitor inventory levels and adjust purchasing and scheduling to prevent stockouts or excess inventory.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with operations, customer service and corporate purchasing.
• Utilize SAP to manage purchasing, material requirements, and order processing.

Skills

Analytical & Mathematical

Organizational/Planning

Attention to Detail

Communication Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Problem Solving/Decision Making

Systems & Technical Skills

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred (Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or related field)

Equivalent experience

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Excel

Job description

The Euclid Chemical Company in Cleveland, OH is seeking a Purchase Planner to forecast site demand and develop production schedules across multiple departments to ensure uninterrupted operations.

You will translate forecasts into actionable purchasing plans for raw materials and packaging, using SAP and Excel to build schedules and monitor inventory. A Bachelor's degree and 2+ years in purchasing or planning are preferred.