Raw Materials Planner

Job Description:

Raw Material Planner

Huntsman is seeking a Raw Material Planner supporting the Advanced Materials Division located in McIntosh, Alabama. This position will report to the Materials Manager.

Job Scope

The Raw Material Planner is responsible for planning, ordering, and managing raw materials used in the production of ADMAT (Advanced Materials) products. This role ensures materials are available to support production schedules while maintaining optimal inventory levels, minimizing shortages, excess inventory, and supply disruptions. The Raw Material Planner also works closely with the Inventory Analyst for batch determination, raw material staging, and end-of-campaign reconciliations.

In summary, as the Raw Material Planner, you will:

• Perform material planning and forecasting.
• Manage inventory at the batch level.
• Maintain batch determination and raw material staging processes.
• Coordinate procurement and SCAR.
• Provide production and cross-functional support.
• Perform data analysis and reporting.
• Provide input to the IBP process in developing inventory strategies on existing and new products.
• Support internal and external audits, including SOX audits.

Qualifications

You must possess the below minimum qualifications to be initially considered for this position. Preferred qualifications are in addition to the minimum requirements and are considered a plus factor in identifying top candidates.

The candidate must have an unrestricted right to work for Huntsman in the United States.

Minimum Qualifications

• BS in Supply Chain, Business Administration, or a related field is preferred, or equivalent work experience.
• Entry-level experience in supply chain (preferred).
• Skills and knowledge
• Excellent proactive communicator.
• Strong interpersonal and critical thinking skills.
• Knowledge of inventory management.
• SAP / ERP software process knowledge.
• Knowledge in SIOP and IBP processes.
• Proficiency in MS Office software, specifically Excel and PowerPoint.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge in SAP or related ERP planning systems.
• APICS certification.
• Experience with Power BI and BI Launch Pad.

Working Environment

This position may require involvement with materials regulated under the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) and Department of Transportation (DOT). This involvement will require an understanding of applicable rules and procedures. A combination of training methods, including computer-based training, classroom instruction, and/or on-the-job training, will be provided prior to any such involvement

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