Raw Material Planner

Syensqo SA; Greenville (TX); On-site; USD 81,000 - 111,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and benefits

Maternity/paternity leave

Training platform

Language courses

Well-being sessions

Job summary

Syensqo is seeking a Raw Material Planner in Greenville, TX to coordinate near-term supply and demand for materials, manage inventory, and optimize costs. You will work with suppliers and internal teams to ensure material availability and efficient manufacturing flow.

We value problem‑solving, strong analytics, and proactive communication. The role reports to Site Planning Manager and offers competitive compensation and learning benefits.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of Material Planning experience.
• Strong analytical and communication skills.
• Understanding MRPII concepts and MRP systems.
• Ability to influence others across departments.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and prepare near-term supply and demand plans for specified materials.
• Manage inventory and balance manufacturing cost with inventory carrying cost.
• Analyze inventory risks and define alternatives.
• Develop monthly supply-demand plans and communicate needs to suppliers.
• Issue purchase orders and manage materials.
• Develop near-term forecasts for material suppliers.
• Support site personnel in resolving supplier issues.
• Generate cost savings and inventory optimization initiatives.
• Identify cross-referencing and SMOG opportunities.

Skills

Material Planning

Business acumen

Proactivity

Problem solving

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Manufacturing knowledge

What-if analysis

Education

Degree preferred

Tools

MRP system

MRPII concepts

Job description

Raw Material Planner

Regular

Greenville - TX, United States of America (https://www.google.com/maps/place/Greenville - TX,United States of America)

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Syensqo is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristics. Click here (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12.pdf) to access the Know Your Rights poster.

Syensqo is all about chemistry. We’re not just referring to chemical reactions here, but also to the magic that occurs when the brightest minds get to work together. This is where our true strength lies. In you. In your future colleagues and in all your differences. And of course, in your ideas to improve lives while preserving our planet’s beauty for the generations to come.

Role and Responsibilities

We are looking for:

• The Raw Material (RM) Planner role is responsible for the near term coordination and preparation of supply /demand plans (including inventory plans) for all specified materials, raw materials and intermediates.

We count on you for:

• Responsible for the near term coordination and preparation of specified materials supply and Managing Inventory. Optimize manufacturing and customer service as it relates to specified materials (balance between manufacturing cost and inventory carrying cost).
• Analyze risks associated with inventory (too much or too little) and define alternatives / recommendations, Utilize inventory tools to manage specified materials inventory demand plans.
• Development of monthly supply demand plan providing visibility to specified material demands and associated supply, identify barriers / constraints, and make recommendations for resolving gaps.
• Communication of specified material needs to suppliers (internal and external) as outlined in MRP system Procurement.
• Responsible for issuing purchase orders to suppliers and managing all specified materials.
• Responsible for developing near term forecasts for the specified material suppliers.
• Support site personnel in resolution of problems with specified material suppliers, elevating to higher levels within the global procurement group.
• Generate cost savings, cost avoidance and product improvement efforts where possible.
• Identification of product cross referencing internally and inter-company, SMOG analysis, opportunities for SMOG/scrap sales / inventory transfer to other site.

Experience and Skills

You will bring:

• Degree preferred
• 3-5 years of Material Planning experience.
• Business aware – capable of assimilating information and of making informed decisions under pressure.
• Consistent, pro-active, high energy level and able to work on own initiative.
• Highly developed problem solving skills.
• Excellent analytical and communication skills in order to ensure efficient communication exchange with all departments at all levels and suppliers. Demonstrated ability to influence others.
• Capable of understanding manufacturing processes and their interdependencies.
• Demonstrate the ability to quickly assess any constraint situation and apply what-if scenario planning using the commercial upside / risk demand numbers.

Additional Information:

• The Material Planner must have an excellent understanding of MRPII concepts and principles,use of MRP system, material management and supply chain processes including unique issues and constraints.
• This position requires strong analytical skills, problem solving, and communication skills.
• This role reports to the Site Planning Manager

What We Offer

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• The U.S. base salary range reasonably expected to be paid for this position is $80,800-$110,600 per year. Since actual compensation packages are based on a variety of factors unique to each candidate, we may ultimately pay more or less than the posted base salary range. Total compensation for this role also includes bonus and/or other incentives.
• 16, or more, weeks of maternity/paternity and co-parenting leave, according to local regulations
• Training platform for all employees
• Free language courses (24 languages available)
• Free well-being sessions (physical and psychological)

About us

• Syensqo is a science company developing groundbreaking solutions that enhance the way we live, work, travel and play. Inspired by the scientific councils which Ernest Solvay initiated in 1911, we bring great minds together to push the limits of science and innovation for the benefit of our customers, with a diverse, global team of more than 13,000 associates. Our solutions contribute to safer, cleaner, and more sustainable products found in homes, food and consumer goods, planes, cars, batteries, smart devices and health care applications. Our innovation power enables us to deliver on the ambition of a circular economy and explore breakthrough technologies that advance humanity.
• At Syensqo, we seek to promote unity and not uniformity. We value the diversity that individuals bring and we invite you to consider a future with us, regardless of background, age, gender, national origin, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, ability or identity. We encourage individuals who may require any assistance or accommodations to let us know to ensure a seamless application experience. We are here to support you throughout the application journey and want to ensure all candidates are treated equally. If you are unsure whether you meet all the criteria or qualifications listed in the job description, we still encourage you to apply.
• Syensqo is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristics.