Raw Material Planner – Coatings/Chemicals

Hempel A/S

. Create and maintain accurate raw material levels .

Posted 11/6/2026full-timeDallas • Texas • United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in inventory management, procurement processes, and supplier relations while utilizing ERP systems for effective raw material purchasing and forecasting. Proficient in data analysis and administration, with strong mathematical skills to support business operations.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Inventory ManagementProcurement ProcessesERP Systems (SAP, Oracle, Baan)Advanced Excel ProficiencyBilingual (English/Spanish)

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Hard Skills

Inventory ControlRaw Material PurchasingForecastingStatistical MathematicsProcedure Implementation

Soft Skills

Administration SkillsSupplier RelationsAnalytical SkillsCommunication Skills

Tools & Technologies

ExcelMicrosoft OutlookERP Systems

Industry Keywords

Lean PhilosophyMRO SuppliesFinished Goods PlanningCycle CountsConsigned Raw Materials

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ERPOracle

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Create and maintain accurate raw material levels
Establish strategic stocking targets
Place purchase orders with vendors
Ensure efficient and cost-effective raw materials purchasing and inventory control
Respond to events using tracking signals and bias measurements while analyzing demand
Participate in forecasting and work with the finished goods planner to satisfy scheduling demands
Monitor supplier performance and improve supplier relations
Monitor shipments for delivery accuracy and timing
Place purchase orders for third-party vendors, MRO supplies, and other Hempel offices for imports and exports
Work within tight deadlines and apply Lean Philosophy best practices
Monitor raw material consumption and availability for finished-goods production
Assist with raw material inventories and cycle counts
Manage consigned raw materials
Buy all finished-goods buyouts
Buy all packaging units
Work with Procurement on raw material availability and forecasting

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in business or equivalent experience
Excellent administration skills
Ability to write and implement procedures where required
Proficient advanced user in Excel, Microsoft, and Outlook
IT literacy
Exposure to and understanding of ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, or Baan
Excellent mathematics skills in statistics and college business management math
Bilingual in English/Spanish strongly preferred
Must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship
Direct applicants only; agency submissions will not be considered

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, dental and vision insurance coverage options that begin on your first day of employment
Flexible HSA and FSA options to manage healthcare and dependent care expenses
12 paid holidays
15 vacation days to start
6 personal days
Paid leave for jury duty and bereavement
401(k) plan options with immediate company match and full vesting from day one
Basic life insurance
Short-term and long-term disability coverage
16 weeks of fully paid maternity leave
4 weeks of paid paternity leave
A strong flexibility policy
Opportunities for development in a growing global company