Planning procurement manager

Solenis is a leading global producer of specialty chemicals focused on delivering sustainable solutions for water-intensive industries, including consumer, industrial, institutional, food and beverage, and pool and spa water markets. Owned by Platinum Equity, the company’s product portfolio includes a broad array of water treatment chemistries, process aids, functional additives, and cleaners and disinfectants, as well as state-of-the-art monitoring and control systems. These technologies are used by customers to improve operational efficiencies, enhance product quality, protect plant assets, minimize environmental impact, and create cleaner and safer environments.

Headquartered in Wilmington, Delaware, the company has 69 manufacturing facilities strategically located around the globe and employs a team of over 16,100 professionals in 130 countries across six continents. Solenis is a 2024 US Best Managed Company, recognized fouryears in a row. For more information about Solenis, please visit

Position Responsibilities

Inventory planning, replenishment, and management. Production scheduling. The position will support the Toledo manufacturing operations with occasional travel required. This position reports directly to the Director of Supply Chain and Operations.

Expectations

• Create purchase orders based on MRP requirements
• Coordinate with suppliers’ regarding on-time deliveries
• Input production schedule that encompasses historical, current, and forecasted demand
• Ability to multi-task in fast paced environment
• Understand role to improve overall company goals.
• Communicate, share information, and avoid silo mentality
• Leading team, teamwork, cross functional
  
  

Duties And Responsibilities

• Strong understanding of MRP systems and high level SAP proficiency.
• Procurement – global sourcing of machine components and third-party machines
• Planning for TASKI, NSS, & Twister product portfolio
• Managing suppliers and over 10,000 SKUs
• System and process improvements, process design, transformation, innovations launches, SAP
• Manage team of 3 professionals, including procurement and logistics
• Monitor open purchase orders for potential delivery delays. Communicate to production supervisor critical delays that may impact production
• Create new purchase orders based off MRP runs. Run and process MRP Exception report. Update requirements based on production schedule and material needs
• Update and maintain master data settings in SAP
• Convey quality issues and maintain the vendor corrective action process.
• Assist in communicating and resolving material receipt issues (price, quantity and or quality discrepancies)
• Update and maintain supplier information in SAP
• Support manufacturing by ensuring that supplied components are available based on manufacturing schedule.
• Manage inventory to positively affect the company turn target. Inventory is cash
• Connect with new suppliers that have a scope of business that aligns with our strategy. Due diligence research on prospective suppliers. Complete NDA to start the RFQ process and share drawings. Add engineering associates in discussions as needed
• Schedule periodic supplier visits. Evaluate processes, quality, and safety. Provide points of strength and identify improvements that need to be achieved. The objective is to maintain relationships with suppliers and provide two-way communication
• Will work with cross functional departments: engineering, production, customer service and accounting. Maintain positive, cordial and business relationship
  
  

Preferred Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in related field or 5yrs experience in planning and procurement
• Proficient with Microsoft Office skills. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• SAP experience strongly preferred
• Knowledge of VAVE and Lean methodologies
  
  

Travel

• At least 10%
  
  

We understand that candidates will not meet every single desired qualification. If your experience looks a little different from what we’ve identified and you think you can bring value to the role, we’d love to learn more about you.

At Solenis, we understand that our greatest asset is our people. That is why we offer competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits which include medical, dental, vision & 401K, and numerous opportunities for professional growth and development. So, if you are interested in working for a world-class company and enjoy solving complex challenges, whether in the lab or the field, consider joining our team.

Solenis is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer, including Minorities / Women/ Veterans / Disabled. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

Should you require assistance in applying to this opportunity, please reach out to Solenis Talent Acquisition at [email protected]

The expected compensation range for this position is between $83,500.00 and $139,100.00 plus discretionary bonuses. The exact compensation may vary based on your skills, experience and other factors permitted by law.