Raw Material Planner (coatings/chemicals)

Hempel A/S; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Flexible 401(k) with employer match

Paid holidays

Job summary

Hempel in Dallas, TX seeks a Raw Material Planner to manage accurate raw materials levels, establish stocking targets, and place vendor purchase orders. You will collaborate with the procurement team to ensure raw material availability for production and support forecasting efforts.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree, strong Excel and ERP experience (SAP, Oracle, Baan), and the ability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. English/Spanish bilingualism preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business or equivalent experience.
• Proficient advanced user in Excel, Microsoft Office and Outlook.
• Experience with ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, Baan, etc.).
• Excellent mathematics skills in statistics and business math.
• Bilingual in English/Spanish strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Ensure efficient and cost-effective raw materials purchasing and inventory control.
• Respond to events using tracking signals and bias measurements while analyzing demand.
• Participate in forecasting and coordinate with finish goods planner to satisfy material requirements.
• Monitor supplier performance and improve supplier relations; track shipments for delivery accuracy and time.
• Place purchase orders to satisfy requirements for third party vendors, MRO, and other Hempel offices.
• Support consumption monitoring of raw materials and ensure availability for production.
• Assist with raw materials inventories and cycle counts as needed.
• Manage all consigned raw materials and FG Buyouts.
• Coordinate with Procurement on Raw Material Availability and Forecasting.

Skills

Excel

Microsoft Office

Outlook

ERP systems

Education

Bachelor's degree in business

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Baan

Job description

Job title: Raw Material Planner (coatings/chemicals)

Location: 2728 Empire Central Dallas, TX 75235

Reports to: Supply and Demand Manager, Americas

Hempel, founded in Denmark in 1915, is a world-leading supplier of trusted coating solutions. Across the globe, our products protect and beautify buildings, infrastructure and other assets, and play an essential role in our customers' businesses. They help minimize maintenance costs, improve aesthetics, and increase energy efficiency. Through our brands Hempel, Neogard, Crown Paints, Wattyl and Farrow & Ball, we provide solutions for the Marine, Energy, Infrastructure and Decorative industries.

Job Summary: Creates/maintains accurate raw materials levels, works to establish strategic stocking targets, and places purchase orders with vendors.

Essential Responsibilities

• Ensure efficient and cost-effective raw materials purchasing and inventory control.
• Must be able to respond to various events utilizing tracking signals and bias measurements while analyzing demand.
• Actively participate in the forecasting process and working closely with finish goods planner to ensure that raw material requirements are satisfies scheduling demands.
• Responsible for monitoring supplier performance and working to improve supplier relations, monitoring all shipments for delivery accuracy and delivery time.
• Places purchase orders to satisfy requirements of which third party vendors, MRO supplies and other Hempel offices both import and export.
• Ability to work in tight deadlines and demonstrate an understanding of best practice including Lean Philosophy.
• Responsible for monitoring consumption of raw materials, and making sure raw materials are available when needed for production of finished goods.
• Assist with raw materials inventories and cycle counts as needed.
• Manage all consigned raw materials.
• Responsible for buying all FG Buyouts.
• Responsible for buying all Packaging units.
• Work closely with Procurement team on Raw Material Availability and Forecasting

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business or equivalent experience.
• Must possess excellent administration skills and be able to write and implement procedures where required.
• Proficient advanced user in Excel, Microsoft, Outlook
• Must be IT literate and have exposure to and understand ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, Baan, etc.)
• Excellent mathematics skills in statistics, college business management math.
• Bilingual in English/Spanish strongly preferred

What is in it for you?

• Medical, dental and vision insurance coverage options that begin on your first day of employment
• Flexible HSA and FSA options to manage healthcare and dependent care expenses
• 12 paid holidays
• 15 vacation days to start
• 6 personal days
• Paid leave for jury duty and bereavement
• 401(k) plan options with immediate company match and full vesting from day one
• Basic life insurance, short-term and long-term disability coverage for the unexpected
• Enjoy 16 weeks of fully paid maternity leave or 4 weeks of paid paternity leave, supporting you during life’s most important moments.
• A strong flexibility policy making you thrive both in your job and privately

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcome applicants of all backgrounds. All qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.

Must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.

Direct applicants only; agency submissions will not be considered.

Application due

2026-11-30

Seniority Level

Associate

Job Functions

Manufacturing, Production, Supply Chain

Industry

Chemicals

At Hempel, you’re welcomed to a global community of +7000 colleagues around the world. A workplace built on shared trust, mutual respect and support for each other.

We’re on a mission to double our impact. To succeed, we need bright minds and team players.Which is why, from day one, your input, ideas and initiative are not only welcomed, but expected. In return,you will enjoy great opportunities for development in a growing global company – and be part of the solution by contributing to our global impact.

At Hempel, we are committed to everyone feeling safe, valued and treated equally, in an environment where each employee can bring their authentic selves to work. We believe that inclusion is key to innovation and by bringing together the most diverse perspectives and talents, we can achieve great things, together.