Strategic Production Planner & Materials Sourcing

The Lubrizol Corporation; Clifton (NJ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary with bonus plans

401(k) match

Medical, dental & vision

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Paid holidays and vacation

Flexible work environment

Learning and development opportunities

Career growth

Inclusive culture

Job summary

The Lubrizol Corporation in Clifton, NJ is seeking a Production Planning & Procurement Specialist to coordinate production plans, manage inventory, and procure raw materials to meet customer demand and business objectives at the Clifton plant.

You will develop and maintain production schedules, monitor inventory, balance production efficiency with supply continuity, and partner with Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Customer Service, and Operations.

Qualifications

• Minimum of high school diploma or equivalent.
• 3+ years of experience in production planning, scheduling, procurement, and inventory management in an industrial environment.
• Experience using ERP systems for production planning, purchasing, and inventory management.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word and other Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams, suppliers, and customers.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage production schedules to meet customer delivery requirements and optimize production capacity.
• Purchase raw materials/chemicals to support production while managing lead-times, storage space, and production needs.
• Collaborate with Operations to maintain schedules and stock levels.
• Collaborate with Customer Service and Supply Chain to ensure product availability and delivery.
• Establish safety stock levels for packaged products based on usage, forecasts, and demand.
• Monitor slow-moving inventories and assist with reworking and blending as needed.
• Work with Warehouse Manager to maintain finished product stock and address storage space issues.
• Enter raw material purchase orders into SAP S4, create process orders, and reconcile batch data.

Skills

Analytical skills

ERP systems

Microsoft Excel

Communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem-solving

Organizational skills

Education

High school diploma

Associate or Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

SAP S/4HANA

Job description

The Lubrizol Corporation in Clifton, NJ is seeking a Production Planning & Procurement Specialist to coordinate production plans, manage inventory, and procure raw materials to meet customer demand and business objectives at the Clifton plant.

You will develop and maintain production schedules, monitor inventory, balance production efficiency with supply continuity, and partner with Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Customer Service, and Operations.