Raw Material Planner (coatings/chemicals)

Hempel (USA), Inc.; Texas; On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Hempel seeks a Raw Material Planner to manage raw material levels, set stocking targets, and place POs with vendors to support production in the Americas. The role requires strong Excel and ERP skills and involves forecasting collaboration with finish goods planning.

The ideal candidate will have a business-focused Bachelor's degree, proficient administration abilities, and bilingual English/Spanish. This on-site Dallas position offers comprehensive benefits and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business or equivalent experience.
• Excellent administration skills; able to write and implement procedures.
• Proficient in Excel, Microsoft Outlook; ERP systems exposure.
• Excellent mathematics skills in statistics.
• 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 meet material requirements.
• Monitor supplier performance and improve supplier relations; track shipments for delivery accuracy/time.
• Place purchase orders with third-party vendors and internal offices for import/export.

Skills

Excel advanced

ERP systems (SAP/Oracle/Baan)

IT literate

Mathematics/statistics

English/Spanish bilingual

Education

Bachelor's degree in business or equivalent

Tools

SAP ERP

Oracle ERP

Baan ERP

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

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.

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

Seniority Level

Associate

Direct applicants only; agency submissions will not be considered.

Application due 2026-11-30

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.

Hempel is a world-leading supplier of trusted coating solutions working with customers within the decorative, marine, infrastructure and energy industries. Our purpose is to shape a brighter future with sustainable coating solutions, and being owned by the Hempel Foundation gives us the stability, means and purpose to deliver lasting, positive change in the world. The Hempel Group is the owner and parent company of Crown Paints, Wattyl and the Neogard brand.