Raw Material Planner / Lead Supply Specialist
CurrentManage inventory levels over $5M of full goods and raw materials for production using ERP systems.• Determine the required raw materials and generate purchase orders.o Tracking production volume and monitoring customer demand patterns and purchasing trends.o Prepare and file detailed records on procurement activity, quantity, and vendors.o Examine the levels of supplies and raw materials to determine shortages.o Ensuring raw materials meet specifications, quality standards, and are cost-efficient.o Managing inventory issues, schedule changes, and cancellations.• Procure & communicate with companies over raw materials: WestRock, Crown, Ernest, Muiltifab, MPI, Bemis & Tomarx.• Coordinating with other departments regarding production goals, timelines, supplier payments, etc.• Meeting company deadlines for raw materials on upcoming promos.• Scheduling and overseeing the supply and delivery of material and products.o Record and assess all materials quality, movement, and expenditure.o Manage the distribution of supplies in the organization.o Monitor inventory levels and access to the materials.• Liaising with customers, suppliers, and distributors.• Recommend Solutions to existing processes to reduce waste and increase quantity.• Collaborate with management to plan forecasting models.• Document daily deliveries and shipments to update inventory.• Document purchasing activities, inventory reports and department records, improving functionality by85%.• Managing inventory and filing systems.• Performing complete inventory checks of all stock and supplies weekly.• Assessing and improving cycles of supplies through companies.• Ensuring all documentation related to inventory cycles is compete, accurate and filed correctly.o Prepare detailed reports on inventory operations, stock levels and adjustments.