Procurement & Maintenance Planner

Procurement & Maintenance PlannerEmployment Type: Full-Time PermanentLocation: 5700 Hunt Road Valdosta GAHours: 40 hours per weekSalary: $70k-$85kGet To Know Us!ERCO Worldwides century-long tradition of excellence has firmly established its reputation for providing reliable intelligent and environmentally responsible manufacturing on a global scale. As one of the largest suppliers of Chlorine Dioxide technology in the world we are devoted to building genuine customer relationships and delivering innovative sustainable chemical solutions that improve lives and the health of our planet. Grounded in our commitment to sustainability we serve multiple industries such as pulp & paper oil & gas agriculture food processing water treatment and more! Its our goal to make everyones lives more productive convenient enjoyable and Vision (What we aspire to achieve)To be the trusted partner for safe innovative chemical solutions that improve everyday life and advance Mission (What we do and for whom)We deliver sustainable innovative chemical solutions driven by a steadfast commitment to safety exceptional service and continuous improvement rooted in a culture of care that fosters lasting value for our people customers and the communities we Values (The beliefs principles and practices that drive our organization)Safety First - We prioritize safety protecting our people customers communities and the the Right Thing - We are guided by honesty integrity and accountability which influence our decisions and actions on behalf of our We Thrive - We foster a respectful open and inclusive workplace where collaboration thrives people grow together and teams celebrate each others with Purpose - We achieve results by empowering employees and promoting a culture of continuous improvement ensuring positive impact and long-term learn more click The Team:ERCO Worldwide is looking for a Procurement & Maintenance Planner to join our Maintenance team! This role is responsible for supporting procurement inventory management and maintenance planning activities to ensure safe efficient and reliable plant operations. Working closely with the Maintenance Manager the Procurement & Maintenance Planner coordinates maintenance scheduling budgeting contractor resources reliability initiatives and material availability while serving as a key liaison between Maintenance Operations Engineering Suppliers and position also supports maintenance operations engineering and capital projects through procurement and inventory management assists with outage planning spare parts management budget forecasting and contractor coordination and provides backup support to the Maintenance Manager and Commercial Manager as required. Participation in the On-Call Manager rotation is Role: Manages the procurement function at the plant. Processes requisitions and purchase orders for expense capital and inventory purchases. Actively participates in the RFP process researches and recommends replacement solutions for obsolete equipment reviews scopes of work evaluates supplier proposals and supports maintenance operations engineering and project teams with procurement activities. Supports maintenance planning by identifying long-lead-time materials ensuring material availability for planned work and coordinating supplier support during outages and shutdowns. Serves as SCOR leader for the plant. Maintains spare parts inventory and supports maintenance planning activities. Performs and reconciles annual inventory counts coordinates inventory additions and revisions identifies obsolete materials maintains inventory accuracy establishes inventory levels for critical equipment and supports preventive and predictive maintenance activities by ensuring materials are available for scheduled work. Assists the Maintenance Manager with maintenance planning scheduling shutdown preparation and reliability improvement monitors and forecasts maintenance budgets and resource requirements. Assists the Maintenance Manager in developing and monitoring annual maintenance budgets outage budgets and capital expenditures. Tracks expenditures prepares budget forecasts assists in prioritizing maintenance activities based on plant reliability needs coordinates contractor schedules and provides coverage for the Maintenance Manager during vacations illness and other absences. Assists the Commercial Manager with supplier qualification and contractor management activities. Supports supplier setup sustainability initiatives contractor prequalification and requalification service agreement administration contractor performance monitoring and coordination of contractor resources required for maintenance and capital projects. Provides coverage for the Commercial Manager during vacations illness and other Person: High School Diploma required; College Diploma or Diploma from a vocational institution in Business is 3-6 years of experience in industrial procurement material sourcing inventory control and spare parts management preferably supporting manufacturing collaborating with maintenance engineering operations contractors in an industrial with contractor management budgeting cost control and maintenance planning/scheduling is considered an asset. The Value You Bring:Strong health and safety mindsetStrong relationship builder collaborative team-builder Focused and results driven transparent and articulate Drives continuous improvement Resilient can adapt to changing environments/technologyProactive takes initiative creative stays ahead of the curve enthusiastic inspirational What youll love about us!Competitive Benefits:We take pride in providing our employees with a competitive compensation package to help promote your wellbeing and that of your family. Here are some of the perks we offer:Health and Dental Benefits on Day 1Health Care/Wellness Spending AccountAnnual Short Term Incentive BonusStaff Recognition AwardsTuition ReimbursementEmployee and Family Assistance ProgramPaid time off401k matchDisability InsuranceDevelopmental Opportunity:At ERCO we believe in continuous improvement not just with our processes but with our employees too! We have an excellent L&D department who create and facilitate training courses for our ERCO University platform on all topics for the development of our people. We also help cover and encourage employees to take courses and attend conferences to further their knowledge and skillsets!ERCO Worldwide is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to recruiting developing and maintaining a diverse workforce in compliance with all applicable Human Rights legislation. We will make every reasonable effort to accommodate for disabilities made known to us by our employees and applicants. If you require accommodation during the recruitment and selection process please let us know and we will make every reasonable effort to meet your to know us more by visiting our website and LinkedIn page!Applicants are kindly requested not to call or visit our facilities regarding employment opportunities. All applications must be submitted online or via email. 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