Inventory and Planning Specialist

Quaker Houghton•Detroit, MI

9d•Onsite

About The Position

The Inventory and Planning Specialist - Raw Materials supports the Production Manager and Production team by performing routine material resource planning activities. The role processes data in the Enterprise One material resource planning system and coordinates scheduling activities to meet internal and external customer demands. It supports the Detroit facility and is a non-union position with a Monday-to-Friday schedule.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
1–2 years of related experience and/or training.
Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos; write simple correspondence; and present information effectively in one-on-one and small-group situations.
Ability to perform basic arithmetic and calculate figures, proportions, percentages, and volume.
Ability to understand and follow detailed written or oral instructions, use basic systems knowledge to troubleshoot problems, and take corrective action in a timely manner.
Knowledge of word-processing, spreadsheet, inventory, internet, order-processing, manufacturing, and database software.
Ability to lift bags and other containers weighing up to 50 pounds safely as directed.
Ability to move drums weighing up to 500 pounds using mechanical equipment safely as directed.
Ability to stand for long periods, walk great distances daily, and work in small spaces and high locations when required.

Responsibilities

Calculate stock requirements for operations based on production schedules and coordinate timely material orders with the QH procurement team.
Communicate raw-material availability impacts to plant production planning and warehouse supervisors, laboratory personnel, customer service representatives, and the commercial team.
Determine delivery and loading times for incoming raw materials and follow up with the production planner and warehouse supervisor to resolve timing issues.
Review customer demands, production methods, and batch card instructions to assist with planning and scheduling production batches.
Print work-in-progress (WIP) and finished-goods labels.
Release work orders for the shop floor.