Raw Material Planner

Syensqo • Anaheim, CA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Raw Material (RM) Planner role is responsible for the near-term coordination and preparation of supply /demand plans (including inventory plans) for all specified materials, raw materials, and intermediates. Drawing up finite plans on an ongoing weekly basis to maximize material usage. Expediting raw material portfolio Daily review and optimization of finite planning schedules considering operational and material changes along with business requirements/need. Defining and communicating raw material concerns / issues and impact to finite production schedule Responsible for the near-term coordination and preparation of specified materials supply and Managing Inventory. Optimize manufacturing and customer service as it relates to specified materials (balance between manufacturing cost and inventory carrying cost). Analyze risks associated with inventory (too much or too little) and define alternatives / recommendations, utilize inventory tools to manage specified materials' inventory demand plans. Development of monthly supply demand plan providing visibility to specified material demands and associated supply, identify barriers / constraints, and make recommendations for resolving gaps. Management of specified material needs using the monthly supply demand plan as well as MRP exception messages tools. This includes; configuration planning; specified material availability versus demand; inventory analysis; direct and indirect requirements all in support of production and commercial requirements. Communication of specified material needs to suppliers (internal and external) as outlined in MRP system Procurement. Responsible for issuing purchase orders to suppliers and managing all specified materials. This includes managing priorities, inventory, and resolving conflicts. Key day-to-day point of contact with specified suppliers. Responsible for developing near-term forecasts for the specified material suppliers. Support site personnel in resolution of problems with specified material suppliers, elevating to higher levels within the global procurement group. Generate cost savings, cost avoidance and product improvement efforts where possible. Point of contact with specified material suppliers to coordinate raw material qualifications weekly analysis of specified manufactured and purchased materials & end of month inventory valuation. Identification of product cross referencing internally and inter-company, SMOG analysis, opportunities for SMOG/scrap sales / inventory transfer to another site. Coordinate production order adjustments or purchase order modification to maximize inventory usage.

Requirements

• Completed BS Degree
• 2 plus years of experience
• Business aware – capable of assimilating a lot of information and of making informed decisions under pressure.
• Consistent, pro-active, high energy level and able to work on own initiative.
• Highly developed problem-solving skills and critical thinking.
• Excellent analytical and communication skills in order to ensure efficient communication exchange with all departments at all levels and suppliers.
• Demonstrated ability to influence others.
• Capable of understanding Syensqo manufacturing processes and their interdependencies.
• Ability to see the bigger picture, yet good attention to detail.
• Strong analytical skills, problem solving (root cause / Pareto) and communication skills.
• Must be a US Citizen or a Green Card holder

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of SAP

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and prepare near-term supply/demand plans (including inventory plans) for specified materials, raw materials, and intermediates.
• Develop finite plans on an ongoing weekly basis to maximize material usage.
• Expedite raw material portfolio.
• Conduct daily review and optimization of finite planning schedules considering operational and material changes along with business requirements/needs.
• Define and communicate raw material concerns/issues and their impact to the finite production schedule.
• Manage specified materials supply and inventory.
• Optimize manufacturing and customer service related to specified materials by balancing manufacturing cost and inventory carrying cost.
• Analyze inventory risks (excess or insufficient) and define alternatives/recommendations.
• Utilize inventory tools to manage specified materials' inventory demand plans.
• Develop monthly supply demand plans providing visibility to specified material demands and associated supply.
• Identify barriers/constraints and make recommendations for resolving gaps.
• Manage specified material needs using the monthly supply demand plan and MRP exception message tools.
• Communicate specified material needs to suppliers (internal and external) as outlined in the MRP system.
• Issue purchase orders to suppliers and manage all specified materials, including priorities, inventory, and conflict resolution.
• Serve as the key day-to-day point of contact with specified suppliers.
• Develop near-term forecasts for specified material suppliers.
• Support site personnel in resolving problems with specified material suppliers, escalating to higher levels within the global procurement group when necessary.
• Generate cost savings, cost avoidance, and product improvement efforts.
• Coordinate raw material qualifications with specified material suppliers.
• Perform weekly analysis of specified manufactured and purchased materials and end-of-month inventory valuation.
• Identify product cross-referencing internally and inter-company.
• Analyze SMOG (Surplus, Obsolete, or Gradual) inventory and identify opportunities for SMOG/scrap sales or inventory transfer to another site.
• Coordinate production order adjustments or purchase order modifications to maximize inventory usage.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• The U.S. base salary range reasonably expected to be paid for this position is $80,800 to $101,000 per year.
• Total compensation for this role also includes bonus and/or other incentives.
• 16, or more, weeks of maternity/paternity and co-parenting leave, according to local regulations
• Training platform for all employees
• Free well-being sessions (physical and psychological)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level