PLANNING AND PURCHASING SPECIALIST

JT International S.A.•Chapel Hill, NC

1d•Onsite

About The Position

As a Planning and Purchasing Specialist, you will play a key role in ensuring materials are available when needed to support efficient and uninterrupted manufacturing operations. You will coordinate materials planning and purchasing activities, manage short- and long-term Material Requirements Planning (MRP), optimize inventory levels, collaborate with suppliers and cross-functional teams, and support new product launches and continuous improvement initiatives.

Requirements

University degree, preferably in Supply Chain, Business, or a related field.
At least 2 years of experience in a planning or procurement function; cross-functional experience is an advantage.
Fluent English, both written and spoken.
Strong communication and organizational skills.
Flexible and able to work effectively with cross-functional teams.
Strong Microsoft Office skills, including advanced Excel.
SAP system knowledge.

Responsibilities

Manage short-, mid-, and long-term material requirements for tobacco and non-tobacco materials, considering demand, specifications, inventory targets, sourcing, lead times, and shelf life. Optimize inventory levels and minimize material write-offs.
Manage purchase orders, supplier confirmations, delivery follow-up, and purchasing data in SAP. Support timely material availability, accurate shipping documentation, and resolution of invoice and goods receipt issues.
Work closely with suppliers and internal teams, including Planning, R&D, Global Procurement, GBS, Finance, Quality, Production, and Warehouse, to resolve supply and purchasing issues and support smooth operations.
Coordinate material readiness for new launches, factory tests, and global and local material projects. Identify opportunities for cost optimization and improved inventory management.
Coordinate the resolution of defective materials with suppliers, follow up on corrective and preventive actions, and arrange supplier technical support when required.
Maintain accurate SAP material master data, support monthly planning activities in IBP, continuously improve processes, and ensure compliance with applicable safety, quality, company, and regulatory requirements.