Purchase Planner

The Euclid Chemical Company is currently looking for a Purchase Planner to work onsite at our plant located in Cleveland OH.The Purchase Planner is responsible for forecasting site demand and developing long-term and short-term production schedules across multiple departments to ensure uninterrupted operations. Accountable for planning and purchasing raw materials packaging and expense items to support production needs while maintaining inventory accuracy and cost efficiency. This role partners cross-functionally with operations corporate purchasing and customer service to align production plans with business demand and service requirements.

Euclid Chemical offers a world-class benefits package that includes:

• Annual bonus program
• Employee Stock PurchasePlan
• Defined Benefit Pension Plan
• Matching 401k
• Medical dental and vision coverage
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• Generous vacation and holiday time

Salary:$60000 - $65000annually

Major Responsibilities:

Develop and maintain long-term forecasted production schedules across six departments based on sales projections and demand trends
Translate forecasted demand into actionable purchasing plans for raw materials packaging and bulk deliveries
Create and lock in weekly production schedules balancing forecast inventory levels and material availability
Monitor inventory levels and proactively adjust purchasing and scheduling decisions to prevent stockouts or excess inventory
Purchase and manage site expense items as needed to support operations
Collaborate cross-functionally with operations customer service and corporate purchasing to align supply with demand and resolve constraints
Utilize SAP to manage purchasing material requirements and order processing activities
Build and maintain scheduling tools and production plans using Microsoft Excel
Analyze data and trends to improve forecast accuracy inventory turns and overall planning efficiency
Serve as a backup for processing production orders across various departments as needed
Support continuous improvement initiatives
Perform other duties as assigned

Education and/or Experience:

Bachelors degree preferred (Supply Chain Business Engineering or related field) or equivalent experience
2 years of experience in purchasing planning or supply chain roles preferred
Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel (required)
SAP experience preferred
Experience in manufacturing or distribution environment preferred

Skills:

• Analytical & Mathematical Skills Strong ability to analyze data forecast demand and make data-driven decisions. Comfortable working with numbers trends and calculations to support planning and purchasing activities.
• Organizational/Planning Skills Ability to manage multiple priorities develop structured schedules and coordinate resources effectively. Skilled at balancing long-term planning with short-term execution needs.
• Attention to Detail Ability to ensure accuracy in forecasts purchase orders and schedules. Monitors data closely to prevent errors that could impact production or inventory.
• Communication Skills Ability to clearly communicate plans constraints and changes across operations customer service and purchasing teams. Capable of presenting information effectively in both written and verbal formats.
• Interpersonal Skills Ability to collaborate cross-functionally and build strong working relationships across departments.
• Problem Solving/Decision Making Ability to identify supply or scheduling issues and take proactive action to resolve them. Capable of making sound decisions in a fast-paced environment with competing priorities.
• Systems & Technical Skills Proficiency in SAP and Microsoft Excel to manage data build schedules and execute purchasing functions efficiently.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race color religion national origin sex protected veteran status or disability.