Inventory and Planning Specialist

Job Summary

Inventory and Planning Specialist - supports the Production team by performing routine activities associated with material resource planning. Process data into Enterprise One material resource planning system and coordinates scheduling activities to meet internal and external customer demands.

Job Description

Job Summary

As an Inventory and Planning Specialist- Raw Materials, you will support the Production Manager on performing routine activities associated with material resource planning. Process data into Enterprise One material resource planning system and coordinates scheduling activities to meet internal and external customer demands.

This role will support the Detroit facility. Monday- Friday , non-union position.

What will you do?

• Compute amounts of stock required for operations based on production schedules, and coordinate with QH procurement team to order materials as required timely.
• Interface with plant production planning and warehouse supervisors, lab personnel, customer services representatives and commercial team to ensure that impact from raw material availability are timely communicated.
• Determine delivery times and load times for all incoming raw materials; communicate and follow-up with production planner, warehouse supervisor to resolve timing issues.
• Assist planning activities: review customer demands, production methods and batch card instructions to determine and schedule production batches.
• Print WIP labels and finish goods.
• Release Work Orders for the shop floor.

Education, Experience, Skills & Competencies:

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
• 1-2 years related experience and/or training
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.
• Ability to do basic computations such as add, subtract, multiply and divide. Ability to calculate figures, proportions, percentages and volume.
• Ability to apply common-sense understanding to carry out detailed written or oral instructions. Ability to apply basic knowledge of systems to troubleshoot problems and take corrective action in a timely manner.
• To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Word Processing software; Spreadsheet software; Inventory software; Internet software; Order processing systems; Manufacturing software and Database software.

Work Environment/EHS/Physical Demands:

• Ability to lift bags and other containers up to 50 pounds in a safe manner as directed. Ability to move drums up to 500 pounds with mechanical equipment in a safe manner as directed. May be required to stand for long periods and walk great distances daily. May be required to work in small spaces and high locations.

About Us

At Quaker Houghton, we are experts in the development, production and application of industrial process fluids, lubricants and coatings for the manufacturing industry. We have been an integral part in the growth of the world’s largest industrial and manufacturing companies from aerospace and automotive to primary metal and energy. Today, we have a global presence, with our corporate headquarters located in Conshohocken, PA. Quaker Houghton is a global publicly traded company with a unique collaborative culture that supports career growth for its associates and offers competitive compensation and benefit programs.

What's in it for you

• Competitive pay programs with excellent career growth trajectory

• Paid time off for volunteerism

• Dress for your day; how you dress is determined by what your day may bring

• Opportunity to participate in comprehensive benefit options including: Medical, Dental, Vision, Parental Leave, Holiday Pay, Paid Time Off, Tuition Reimbursement, and Savings Plan

• Work for a global leader in the industrial process fluids industry

Quaker Houghton provides equal employment opportunity for all qualified candidates. Quaker Houghton does not discriminate against any candidate for employment based on race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, affectional or sexual orientation, pregnancy, age, creed, ancestry, national origin, citizenship, marital or domestic partnership or civil union status, veteran’s status, physical/mental disability, genetic information, or any other category protected by U.S federal, state, and/or local employment law. Furthermore, Quaker Houghton is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified candidates with physical and/or mental disabilities.