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Novolex Supply Chain Buyer/Planner in Yakima, Washington
Why Choose Us? Novolex is a leader in packaging innovation, choice and sustainability. We manufacture products in paper, plastic and sustainable materials for the food, retail, health and industrial markets. $60,000 - $80,000* base salary + annual bonus Medical, dental and vision options Wellness rewards to fund your HRA or HSA Paid holidays, time off, parental and other leaves Financial protection benefits such as life, AD&D and disability insurance, and 401(k) Plan with employer matching contributions Education Support (for example, tuition reimbursement, Chairman's Scholarship, 529 College Savings Plan) Broad Based Employee Award Program-value sharing plan for all employees with one year of service Employee Assistance Program and much more! *The range provided is based on cost of living/geography and what we believe is reasonable in the market at the time of posting. This role may be eligible for annual bonus and annual merit increase, as well as long term compensation. Some roles may also be eligible for overtime pay, in accordance with federal and state requirements. Actual base salary pay will be based on a number of factors, including skills, competencies, experience, and other job-related factors. Our Sustainability Commitment The Novolex sustainability vision is built upon three pillars: our products, our operations and our people. Each is critically important to our growth and future as a business. These pillars form the foundation of our company-wide commitment to sustainability, helping us achieve our ambitious goals through our wide-ranging initiatives. How You'll Perform the Role This position is responsible for planning/ordering material to support production, drive responsive supplier performance, process and service improvements, and productivity improvements throughout the supply chain. Work with master scheduling/demand planners and operations to ensure raw materials are available to meet manufacturing's needs. Manage day to day purchasing and raw material planning activities. Resolves discrepancies and issues in invoices and purchase orders Utilize approved alternate suppliers to minimize cost and increase profitability Ensure inventory, raw material in stock percentage, and plant communication/support goals to maximize production and working capital for assigned responsibilities Responsible for communication between operations, sales, customer service, quoting and suppliers to ensure that adequate raw material is received, and proper information is obtained. Manage multiple tasks with varying timelines and priorities in a fast-paced environment. Supplier ownership/relationship management. Manage inbound raw material flows with transportation partners Complete month end activities to support cash flow forecasting and working capital management. Ability to support/lead cross functional improvement projects driving increased profitability Support New Product Introduction (NPI) trials and item master data set-ups. What We Need From You Bachelor's Degree or equivalent work experience, required 3-5+ years of relevant experience in purchasing, planning, and supplier management Excellent communication, leadership, project management and relationship building skills Strong analytical, business process analysis and problem-solving capabilities Be highly "process driven" and continuously improve the supply chain buying/planning. Strong organizational skills with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail. High motivation and results-oriented work ethic Adaptability-able to work in a fast-paced environment. Willing to travel as needed (less than 10%) Proficiency in analytical tools and databases, including MS Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Project, and ERP systems including Microsoft AX, BAAN, PRMS, SAP, Rapid Response What You'll Get From Us