Supply Chain Planner

Avient Corporation

. Execute purchasing activities including creating purchase orders, communicating with vendors, confirming purchase orders, providing forecasts to vendors, and managing vendor relationships at the transactional level .

Posted 11/10/2026full-timeAvon Lake • Ohio • United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in supply chain planning and procurement, with a strong focus on SAP utilization and inventory management. Capable of collaborating across multiple functions to optimize operations and enhance vendor relationships.

Highest-signal resume keywords

SAP UtilizationTransactional Supply Chain PlanningProcurement ExperienceAPICS CertificationInventory Management

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Hard Skills

Purchase Order CreationMaterial Master MRP SettingsForecasting RequirementsSafety Stock AnalysisCost-Saving Opportunities

Soft Skills

Collaborative WorkCommunication Skills

Tools & Technologies

MRP SystemsSAP Technology

Certifications & Qualifications

APICS Certification

Industry Keywords

Supply Chain StrategyVendor Relationship ManagementNon-Working InventorySlow-Moving InventoryLogistics Modes

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Execute purchasing activities including creating purchase orders, communicating with vendors, confirming purchase orders, providing forecasts to vendors, and managing vendor relationships at the transactional level
Monitor inventory levels and days on hand of materials at assigned locations
Manage material master MRP settings to keep SAP in line with the intended supply chain strategy ensuring accuracy
Balance supply with demand on a short-term and long-term basis
Evaluate, incorporate, and generate ideas for new SAP technology to improve overall operations
Provide backup support for other individuals with similar roles and responsibilities
Regularly monitor and address Non-Working, Slow-Moving (NWSM) inventory
Work with site management to organize schedule changes due to backlogs, design changes, and material or labor shortages
Analyze and maintain master data for safety stock levels, MOQs, logistics modes, forecasting requirements, and cost-saving opportunities
Communicate process and service issues to Business Management, Manufacturing, Sales, Customer Service, Production Planning, and Technical Service
Interact with site-level supply chain planners and schedulers to build consensus on supply strategy and resolve issues
Build truckload deliveries to stocking points where possible based on material demand
Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Business or Engineering required
3+ years of experience in transactional supply chain planning, procurement, or related functions
Ability to work collaboratively across manufacturing, sourcing, sales, customer service, production planning, and technical service functions
Experience utilizing SAP and MRP systems to support inventory management and procurement activities
APICS certification (preferred)

Benefits

Comp & perks

Visible impact across multiple sites and businesses
Strong partnership with business and enterprise leadership
Opportunity to lead change
Growth-focused culture that values innovation, collaboration, and accountability