Purchaser II (raw material planner)

Battle Creek, MI - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 17 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Department:

Administration

Job Summary

Overview

Create value at TC Transcontinental.

At TC Transcontinental weve got it made and thats because of the expertise of our team.

We have been driving innovation since 1976.

With approximately 7400 employees TC Transcontinental is a North American leader in flexible packaging a Canadian retail marketing services provider Canadas largest printer and the Canadian leader in French-language educational publishing. Respect teamwork performance and innovation are the strong values held by the Corporation and its employees. TC Transcontinentals commitment to its stakeholders is to pursue its business activities in a responsible manner. We take care of our team support each other and cultivate a sense of belonging for all.

We are looking for a Material Planner to ensurethe timely procurement and availability of raw materials substrates inks solvents and consumables requirement for operations. This role involves managing inventory levels coordinating with suppliers and supporting production schedules to meet customer demands efficiently and cost effectively. This role balances customer demand with production capacity while maintaining efficient inventory levels of adhesives inks films and other packaging materials at our Battle Creek Facility.

This position is currently open and reflects a replacement position due to an internal transfer promotion or departure.

The salary range for this position is $78000to $85000 per year commensurate with experience education and internal equity. This range is provided to ensure clarity and promote equitable access to employment opportunities.

Responsibilities

When your actions lead to success:

Material Planning and inventory management
Forecast material requirements based on customer forecast
Forecast material requirements based on production demand and customer orders.
Maintain optimal inventory levels to prevent shortages or excess stock.
Monitor usage trends and adjust planning accordingly.
Source and purchase substrates (PETBOPPNylonPE) Inks adhesives solvent consumables
Maintain Pricing negotiate lead times and delivery terms with suppliers.
Develop and maintain strong supplier relationships to ensure reliability.
Collaborate with production teams to align material availability with press schedules
Resolve material related issues quickly to avoid downtime.
Track material costs and identify opportunities for savings.
Prepare reports on inventory status purchase orders and supplier performance
Ensure purchased materials meet quality standards and regulatory requirements
Maintain documentation for audits and certifications

Qualifications

When your expertise drives us:

Bachelors degree in supply chain Business or related field (or equivalent experience)
2 years in material planning or purchasing preferably in flexible packaging
Knowledge of substrates inks and consumables used in Flexo printing
Strong negotiation and vendor management skills
Proficiency in ERP/MRP systems and Microsoft Office
Excellent organizational and communication skills.

When benefits really help you live better:

We offer a comprehensive and flexible benefits package designed to support your well-being and help you thriveat work and at home. Our offerings include:

Competitive compensation with performance-based incentives and retirement savings plans with company match
Customizable group benefits including health dental life disability and travel insurance
Paid time off
Employee perks such as discounts on insurance wireless plans travel and more
Career development opportunities
A dynamic inclusive work environment where your voice matters and your growth is supported

EEO

TC Transcontinental is committed to fair transparent and equitable hiring practices. We disclose that no artificial intelligence (AI) tools or automated decision-making systems are used in our recruitment or selection process.

TC Transcontinental is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a diverse inclusive and accessible workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race color religion sex gender identity or expression sexual orientation age national origin disability veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws in the jurisdictions where we operate.

We are also committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free recruitment and work environmentpromoting dignity independence integration and equal opportunity for all including persons with disabilities. Accommodations including alternative formats will be made available for all parts of the recruitment and selection process. For more information or to request an accommodation please contact

Send us your application. Create something with TC Transcontinental.

OverviewCreate value at TC Transcontinental.At TC Transcontinental weve got it made and thats because of the expertise of our team.We have been driving innovation since 1976.With approximately 7400 employees TC Transcontinental is a North American leader in flexible packaging a Canadian retail marke...