Job BriefResponsible for ensuring the uninterrupted supply of raw materials required to support manufacturing operations. Manages material planning, supplier collaboration, inventory optimization, and supply risk mitigation to maintain service levels.
What You'll Do:As the Raw Material Specialist, you will be responsible for ensuring the uninterrupted supply of raw materials required to support manufacturing operations. This role manages material planning, supplier collaboration, inventory optimization, and supply risk mitigation to maintain service levels while minimizing inventory costs. Other duites include:
- Demonstrate and/or lead the commitment to the pursuit of achieving Zero Harm through behavioral-based safety
- Ensure compliance with applicable HSE performance standards, objectives and regulations
- Live and foster the Dyno Nobel Corporate Values
- Align with Business Excellence, identify and implement a framework to reduce waste and improve quality, productivity, resource utilization and safety performance within the assigned departments.
- Monitor inventory levels, safety stock parameters, reorder points, and material requirements planning (MRP) outputs.
- Analyze demand, consumption patterns, and forecast changes to ensure timely material availability.
- Identify and resolve material shortages, excess inventory, and slow-moving or obsolete inventory.
- Execute and manage MRP activities within SAP.
- Review system-generated purchase requisitions and planned orders for accuracy.
- Maintain planning parameters, lead times, lot-sizing procedures, and safety stock settings.
- Communicate material requirements, forecasts, and schedule changes to suppliers.
- Monitor supplier performance related to delivery, responsiveness, and service levels.
- Lead supplier follow-up activities to ensure on-time delivery of critical materials.
- Escalate supply issues and coordinate recovery plans with suppliers and Procurement.
- Identify potential supply disruptions and develop mitigation strategies.
- Monitor raw material availability, market conditions, supplier constraints, and transportation risks.
- Develop contingency plans, alternate sourcing options, and inventory buffers for critical materials.
- Track and communicate supply risks through regular reporting and escalation processes.
What We're Looking For:- Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, Business, Engineering, Operations Management, or related field.
- APICS CPIM, CSCP, or equivalent certification Preferred
- 3+ years of experience in supply planning, materials management, inventory management, procurement, or manufacturing planning.
- Experience working within ERP systems, preferably SAP ECC or S/4HANA.
- Experience supporting manufacturing environments and complex supply chains.
- Experience managing supplier relationships and resolving supply issues.
- SAP ECC/S4HANA (MRP, Purchasing, Inventory Management)
- Must be willing to undergo and pass an ATF background check as required to be a possessor of explosives
- Positive attitude, friendly demeanor, and team player.
What We Offer:- 3 weeks vacation + 12 paid holidays + PTO days
- Full health benefits including employer HSA contributions + dental plan with an orthodontic option, wellness coaching available
- Matching 401k
- Generous tuition reimbursement program
- Generous paid parental leave
- Friendly and supportive coworkers
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Value People - Respect, Recognize & Reward
Think Customer. Everyone. Every day
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Care for the Community & our Environment
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