Supply Planner- Raw Material & Chemical Production

AmeriTerpenes; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

AmeriTerpenes, LLC in Jacksonville, FL is seeking a Material Planner to coordinate finished goods and raw materials for in-house chemical production. The role uses forecast data, trends, and inventory optimization to support service levels and gross margin at the Jacksonville site.

You will work with production, purchasing, and commercial teams to manage supply, orders, and KPI reporting, ensuring timely delivery and accurate master data in SAP.

Qualifications

• Associate or Bachelor's degree desired.
• Minimum two years of material planning experience or other applicable, relatable experience.
• Strong written & verbal communication skills.
• SAP experience helpful or preferred.

Responsibilities

• Analyze raw and finished goods demand data and determine supply strategies to meet customer needs while optimizing cost and inventory levels.
• Review and confirm customer orders against available inventory to meet delivery dates and coordinate with service teams.
• Maintain master data information within SAP and provide regular supply updates and KPI reporting.

Skills

Strong communication

Analytical skills

Self-starter

Project planning

Education

Associate or Bachelor's degree

Tools

SAP

Job description

About Us

• AmeriTerpenes, LLC is the leading U.S.-based producer of natural terpene-based ingredients.
• AmeriTerpenes produces natural terpene-based ingredients derived from renewable pine-based feedstocks.
• The product portfolio includes Dihydromyrcenol, Linalool and Anethole, used in perfumes, household products, and food and beverage flavorings.
• The company holds leading market positions in several of these core products, including as the largest North American producer of Dihydromyrcenol, and supplies customers across the consumer goods, personal care, food & beverage and industrial chemicals markets.
• The company generates approximately USD 200 million in revenue and employs around 170 people.
• With manufacturing across two integrated U.S. production sites in Jacksonville, Florida, and Colonels Island, Georgia, the business serves customers globally, particularly across North America and numerous international markets. Many of these customer relationships span more than a decade, notably long-standing by industry standards.

Your Role

Plan finished good products and raw materials in support of chemical production within the Jacksonville and Colonel’s Island facilities. Position will be responsible for planning finished goods and raw materials utilizing forecast data, trends analysis, market intelligence and inventory optimization strategies at the respective chemical production site. Position and job performance affects customer service reliability, inventory levels, and overall gross margin of the business units - all in support of corporate and divisional performance targets.

A. REPLENISHMENT

• Analyze raw and finished goods demand data and determine supply strategies to meet customer needs while optimizing cost and inventory levels. Use forecast, market intelligence and economic trends to aid in decisions; issue production orders and monitor production to ensure on-time delivery from production site.
• Perform On-time shipment review support, stock level maintenance, and supply chain coordination with other Symrise production sites and third-party toll manufacturers.
• Coordinate with the production teams, purchasing team, commercial teams and others to ensure on-time delivery from production site.

B. ORDER FULFILLMENT

• Review and confirm customer orders against available inventory to meet requested delivery dates. Coordinate with customer service, commercial teams and operations teams as necessary to ensure the appropriate communication and resolution of issues.
• Support commercial teams on the identification, disposition, and reporting of blocked stock and obsolete products and overall product life cycle evaluations.

C. PROCESSES & SYSTEMS

• Maintain appropriate master data information within SAP and other related systems and initiatives.
• Prepare and present regular supply updates to the respective business unit. Identify and communicate supply risks to the business via regular multifunctional meetings.
• Provide support for reporting relevant KPI in support of business plan activities.

Job Requirements

Associate or Bachelor's degree desired. Ability to learn, develop and contribute will be the key parameter. High school degree or equivalent required. Prefer a minimum of two years of material planning experience or other applicable, relatable experience.

• Strong written & verbal communication skills
• Strong analytical skills; with experience within a SAP environment helpful.
• Must be a self-starter with excellent oral and written communication skills to effectively interface with a variety of levels within the organization (domestic and international) and vendor community.
• Ability to determine prioritize, plan, organize and follow through on projects.
• Must be resourceful in attaining information and providing options to resolve open issues.
• Must be able to make sound judgements based on varying degrees of information.
• PC Computer skills: Word, Excel, and knowledge of automated centralized manufacturing systems(s).

Come join us and embark on a fascinating journey with AmeriTerpenes.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.