Strategic Raw Materials Planner – Coatings & Chemicals

Hempel A/S; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Flexible 401(k) with employer match

Paid holidays

Job summary

Hempel in Dallas, TX seeks a Raw Material Planner to manage accurate raw materials levels, establish stocking targets, and place vendor purchase orders. You will collaborate with the procurement team to ensure raw material availability for production and support forecasting efforts.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree, strong Excel and ERP experience (SAP, Oracle, Baan), and the ability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. English/Spanish bilingualism preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business or equivalent experience.
• Proficient advanced user in Excel, Microsoft Office and Outlook.
• Experience with ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, Baan, etc.).
• Excellent mathematics skills in statistics and business math.
• 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 satisfy material requirements.
• Monitor supplier performance and improve supplier relations; track shipments for delivery accuracy and time.
• Place purchase orders to satisfy requirements for third party vendors, MRO, and other Hempel offices.
• Support consumption monitoring of raw materials and ensure availability for production.
• Assist with raw materials inventories and cycle counts as needed.
• Manage all consigned raw materials and FG Buyouts.
• Coordinate with Procurement on Raw Material Availability and Forecasting.

Skills

Excel

Microsoft Office

Outlook

ERP systems

Education

Bachelor's degree in business

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Baan

Job description

Hempel in Dallas, TX seeks a Raw Material Planner to manage accurate raw materials levels, establish stocking targets, and place vendor purchase orders. You will collaborate with the procurement team to ensure raw material availability for production and support forecasting efforts.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree, strong Excel and ERP experience (SAP, Oracle, Baan), and the ability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. English/Spanish bilingualism preferred.