Buyer / Planner Job

The Buyer / Planner is responsible for managing the portfolio of raw materials, packaging, and traded goods required for production of adhesive materials in the plant(s) they support, as well as planning and scheduling production of products within their assigned perimeter. Responsible for maintaining close relationships with vendors, the DAMPE organization and local production team.

Key Activities

• Analyzes material forecasts to determine future purchasing needs; communicates forecasts to suppliers, as required.

• Converts purchase requisitions to purchase orders, based on MRP requirements and aligned to strategy as defined by Strategic Manager and within Arkema policies.

• Works directly with Supply Management to set and manage inventory levels. Supports inventory optimization actions.

• Coordinates with central purchasing group (i.e. DAMPE) updates to vendor information and pricing.

• Tracks delivery dates on Purchase Orders and communicate potential delays to planner, sourcing manager, or other interested parties. Work with suppliers to resolve delays impacting production plan.

• Collaborates with plant logistics to organize inbound deliveries aligned with receiving capabilities. Provides support for receiving personnel.

• Maintains contacts at suppliers to enable smooth and reactive communication related to delivery, quality, or other needs.

• Enters supplier complaints within ERP quality module and manages through closure.

• Participates in vendor performance evaluation process.

• Maintains relevant master data in ERP system to allow accurate and timely purchasing and production activities.

• Maintains daily rituals to review production requirements, create and maintain a production schedule for plant work centers within perimeter. Clears unneeded planned requirements.

• Collaborates with the other plant planners and manufacturing team to align supply of intermediate material with production plan in other workshops.

• Executes subcontracting workflows for tolled materials, as assigned.

• Supports Continuous Improvement opportunities and contributes to cost and risk reduction efforts.

• Participates in SIOP process.

• Monitors relevant Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to takes appropriate action to meet targets

Accountabilities

• Order management KPIs (e.g. on-time receipts, PO dates, order quantities, etc.)
• Maintaining accurate and relevant product information for buying (e.g. lead times, min. order qty., supplier contacts, etc.)
• and planning/scheduling (e.g. min. lot size, lot sizing, replenishment lead time, etc.)

Qualifications / Experience required

• Bachelor's degree in related field or Associates degree with 2+ years' experience in purchasing and/or planning, CPIM preferred

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.

• Strong skills in Microsoft Office, SAP experience preferred.

• Comfortable working cross-functionally and influencing without direct authority.

• Excellent leadership, organization, planning and problem solving skills

Who we are? Arkema is a world leader in Innovative Materials for a Sustainable World with the ambition to become a pure Specialty Materials player.

We thrive as One Arkema, comprised of many businesses and brands including Bostik, ArrMaz, and more! and operating with a global reach in 55 countries with more than 21,100 employees. Each one contributes to positioning Arkema as a recognized leader of specialty chemicals and advanced materials, reporting annual sales of €11.5 billion, of which 2.6% allocated to R&D for 1,800 researchers in 16 R&D centers.

If you pursue excellence, love innovation and are inspired by challenges, we encourage you through www.arkema.com to learn more about our values

• Solidarity, Performance, Simplicity, Empowerment, and Inclusion - and how we concentrate on advances in bio-based and recyclable materials, new energies, water management, electronic solutions, lightweight materials and design, home efficiency and insulation.

Reaching far beyond your discoveries!

The legal information below pertains specifically to positions posted in the United States, however we strive for diversity, equity and inclusion in all the countries that we hire.

Arkema Inc. provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Arkema Inc. complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting and hiring.

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Who we are? Arkema is a world leader in Innovative Materials for a Sustainable World with the ambition to become a pure Specialty Materials player.

We thrive as One Arkema, comprised of many businesses and brands including Bostik, ArrMaz, and more! and operating with a global reach in 55 countries with more than 21,100 employees. Each one contributes to positioning Arkema as a recognized leader of specialty chemicals and advanced materials, reporting annual sales of €11.5 billion, of which 2.6% allocated to R&D for 1,800 researchers in 16 R&D centers.

If you pursue excellence, love innovation and are inspired by challenges, we encourage you through www.arkema.com to learn more about our values

• Solidarity, Performance, Simplicity, Empowerment, and Inclusion - and how we concentrate on advances in bio-based and recyclable materials, new energies, water management, electronic solutions, lightweight materials and design, home efficiency and insulation.

Reaching far beyond your discoveries!

The legal information below pertains specifically to positions posted in the United States, however we strive for diversity, equity and inclusion in all the countries that we hire.

Arkema Inc. provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Arkema Inc. complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting and hiring.

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