Strategic Production Planner & Procurement Specialist

Lubrizol IMEA; 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 coverage

HSA

Paid holidays and vacation

Flexible work environment

Learning and development opportunities

Inclusive culture

Job summary

Lubrizol Corporation is seeking a Production Planning & Procurement Specialist to coordinate production plans, manage inventory, and procure raw materials to meet demand at the Clifton plant. You will collaborate with Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Customer Service, and Operations to balance efficiency, stock levels, and continuity of supply.

The role requires 3+ years in production planning and ERP experience, with strong analytical and communication skills.

Qualifications

• 3 or more years of experience in production planning, scheduling, procurement, 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 in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word and other Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams, suppliers, and customers.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage production schedules to meet customer delivery requirements and best utilize the company’s production capacity.
• Purchase raw materials/chemicals to support production schedule while managing lead-times, storage space and production requirements.
• Collaborate with Operations to meet established schedules and maintain stock levels.
• Collaborate with Customer Service and Supply Chain to ensure product availability and delivery.
• Establish safety stock levels for packaged products based on historical usage, sales forecasts, and current demand.
• Monitor slow-moving and non-working inventories, reworking and blending as needed.
• Work with the Warehouse Manager to maintain adequate finished product stock and address storage space issues.
• Investigate alternate suppliers and raw material versions based on market changes to improve productivity and safety.
• Set shipping requirements with suppliers regarding equipment, labeling, and delivery times.
• Represent the plant in quality and service issues involving raw materials and suppliers, maintaining service and quality records.
• Enter raw material purchase orders into SAP S4, create process orders, generate batch sheets, and reconcile completed batch data.
• Support the Warehouse Manager and Production Department, maintain critical inventory levels, and assist with special projects and HSE&S responsibilities.

Skills

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Excel

Communication skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree

Tools

SAP

Job description

Lubrizol Corporation is seeking a Production Planning & Procurement Specialist to coordinate production plans, manage inventory, and procure raw materials to meet demand at the Clifton plant. You will collaborate with Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Customer Service, and Operations to balance efficiency, stock levels, and continuity of supply.

The role requires 3+ years in production planning and ERP experience, with strong analytical and communication skills.