Raw Material Planner – Coatings & Chemicals (Dallas)

Hempel Paints Kuwait Company W.L.L.; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Flexible HSA and FSA options

Paid holidays and vacation

401(k) with company match

Life insurance and disability

Maternity/Paternity leave

Job summary

Hempel in Dallas, TX is seeking a Raw Material Planner for coatings/chemicals. The role focuses on maintaining accurate raw material levels, coordinating with suppliers, and supporting forecasting to meet production needs.

You will interact with the procurement team and other Hempel offices to ensure timely purchases and optimal inventory levels. The candidate should have a business degree or equivalent experience, strong Excel and ERP familiarity, and good administration skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business or equivalent experience.
• Excellent administrative skills and ability to write and implement procedures.
• Proficient advanced user in Excel, Microsoft Outlook.
• It is important to be IT literate with exposure to ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, BAAN).
• Bilingual English/Spanish strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Create/maintain accurate raw materials levels and establish stocking targets.
• Place purchase orders with third party vendors, MRO supplies, and other Hempel offices.
• Monitor supplier performance and improve supplier relations.
• Track shipments and ensure on-time delivery and accuracy of orders.
• Support forecasting and coordinate with finish goods planner to meet material needs.
• Aid in raw materials inventories and cycle counts as needed.

Skills

Excel proficiency

Administrative skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business or equivalent experience

Tools

SAP

Oracle

BAAN

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Hempel in Dallas, TX is seeking a Raw Material Planner for coatings/chemicals. The role focuses on maintaining accurate raw material levels, coordinating with suppliers, and supporting forecasting to meet production needs.

You will interact with the procurement team and other Hempel offices to ensure timely purchases and optimal inventory levels. The candidate should have a business degree or equivalent experience, strong Excel and ERP familiarity, and good administration skills.