Purchase Planner

The Euclid Chemical Company is currently looking for a Purchase Planner for our plant located in Cleveland, OH. The Production 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 Purchase Plan


* Defined Benefit Pension Plan


* Matching 401k


* Medical, dental and vision coverage


* Company Paid Life Insurance


* Generous vacation and holiday time

Salary: $60,000 - $65,000 annually 

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: 

• Bachelor’s 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.

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