Inventory and Supply Planner

Azelis•West Chester, OH

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Azelis Americas CASE is a leading specialty chemicals and food ingredients distributor, delivering innovative and sustainable solutions to customers across multiple markets. With a global presence and strong local expertise, Azelis is committed to fostering partnerships that create long-term value for our suppliers and customers. Azelis Americas CASE is seeking a dynamic and results-oriented Inventory & Supply Planner to join our team. Responsible for inventory management for assigned suppliers. Maintain proper inventory levels in all assigned warehouse and identify and help resolve slow-moving or obsolete inventory. Maintain accurate cost records and forecast information, execute transportation management for delivery of inbound material, and develop strong working relationships with the suppliers, sales force, customer service reps and management.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree, preferably in Supply Chain, Business, or Operations preferred
Previous Inventory Planning, Buying or Supply Chain Experience
Previous Chemical Industry Knowledge helpful
Microsoft D365 experience is desirable
Previous experience in Inventory Management or Supply Chain is beneficial
Ability to prioritize work, determining what is critical and needs to be completed
Self-motivated, honest, dependable and a high-level of integrity
Good interpersonal skills
Detail-oriented, well organized and strong analytical and math skills
Good PC and MS Office skills, especially Excel
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business correspondence
Effectively present information as necessary in written and spoken form
Able to treat others with respect and dignity, maintain confidentiality on sensitive issues
Able to effectively work in a team-based and quality driven environment, where all team members hold themselves mutually accountable.
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.
Knowledge of Internet software; Inventory software; Order processing systems; Project Management software; Spreadsheet software and Word Processing software.

Nice To Haves

Significant level of experience in running a chemical distribution entity.
Has a strong command of margin optimization opportunities within the operation.

Responsibilities

Manage proper inventory levels to meet customer demand.
Prepare, issue, revise and monitor Purchase Orders making appropriate revisions as necessary.
Learn to effectively utilize forecasting software when applicable to determine need for purchasing.
Learn and apply key drivers to increasing inventory turns, reducing inventory costs and improving service quality.
Learn and maintain detailed records of pricing for raw materials from supplier partners utilizing tools such as contracts and maintain existing supplier relationships.
Identify and work with other team members for resolution of slow-moving, expired and obsolete inventory.
Provide communication to Customer Service regarding purchase orders including availability and communication of any delays.
Help provide maintenance of purchasing records in the ERP.
Appropriate and effective use of pop-up notes.
Provide feedback and input as appropriate for Supply-chain and cross-departmental meetings.
Learn purchasing procedures in conjunction with business objectives and Customer Service excellence.
Meet with vendors along with senior staff when applicable.
Communicate changes in market conditions to department management and then to Sales Team as appropriate.
Develop close working relationship with Pricing department.
Understand and adhere to/follow the department procedures and policies.
Adhere to and support the principles of Responsible Distribution™.
Assume other activities and responsibilities from time to time as directed.
Additional responsibilities may be assigned as needed.