Strategic Procurement & Planning Specialist

USA Donaldson Company Inc.; Chillicothe (OH); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

USA Donaldson Company Inc. in Chillicothe, OH is seeking a Planner II to lead strategic procurement and planning initiatives. Responsibilities include managing supplier negotiations and implementing advanced planning strategies to enhance efficiency and operational alignment.

The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma or GED, with over two years of planning experience and proficiency in Microsoft Excel. This is an on-site role at our facility.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of planning and scheduling experience, preferably in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience with ERP systems and proficiency in Microsoft Excel for analysis and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute procurement strategies to optimize vendor performance and cost-efficiency.
• Manage supplier negotiations and oversee contract compliance.
• Lead planning and integrate smaller site requirements into overall supply chain objectives.

Skills

Microsoft Excel for data analysis

Supplier negotiations

Planning and scheduling experience

Lean manufacturing

Good communication skills

Teamwork

Education

HS Diploma or GED

Tools

ERP systems (e.g., Oracle)

Job description

USA Donaldson Company Inc. in Chillicothe, OH is seeking a Planner II to lead strategic procurement and planning initiatives. Responsibilities include managing supplier negotiations and implementing advanced planning strategies to enhance efficiency and operational alignment.

The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma or GED, with over two years of planning experience and proficiency in Microsoft Excel. This is an on-site role at our facility.