Senior Supply Chain Buyer Planner

Senior Supply Chain Buyer Planner Wanted!

Salary range is $75,000 to $85,000 annually, dependent upon experience

About the Job

GFS Chemicals is seeking a Senior Supply Chain Buyer Planner to join our Inorganic Division at our McKinley Avenue location. The Senior Supply Chain Buyer Planner is a pivotal role responsible for ensuring efficient procurement and raw material inventory management within the supply chain operations of the company.

By skillfully handling procurement activities, raw material inventory levels, and supplier relationships, this position significantly contributes to enhancing the overall efficiency and profitability of the organization's supply chain operations. This position is on-site, at our 851 McKinley Ave. location.

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Key Responsibilities

• Procurement: Collaborate with suppliers to negotiate contracts, procure goods, and monitor orders for timely delivery
• Inventory Management: Monitor inventory levels of raw materials, analyze raw material demand and supply trends regularly, and optimize raw material stock levels to prevent shortages or excess inventory
• Forecasting: Utilize historical data, market insights, and sales projections to forecast future demand for products and materials
• Supplier Relationship Management: Establish and nurture strong relationships with suppliers to ensure the delivery of quality, cost-effective, and timely goods
• Risk Management: Identify potential risks in the supply chain and develop strategies for mitigation
• Collaboration: Work closely with internal teams, such as production, logistics, and warehousing, to ensure seamless operations
• Continuous Improvement: Identify opportunities for process optimization and efficiency enhancements within the supply chain

Qualifications & Requirements

• Education & Experience:
• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, business administration or a related field preferred
• Chemical buying experience is essential
• Core Skills:
• Excellent communication skills with attention to detail
• Strong problem-solving skills and troubleshooting skills
• Ability to work independently and in cross-functional teams
• Must be self-driven and have the ability to work independently and balance multiple priorities
• Utilization of business intelligence (PowerBI, Tableau, Qliq, or similar)
• Excellent proficiency in database management
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office products; SharePoint experience is preferred
• Effective verbal and written communicator, able to communicate with a variety of audiences and management levels
• Fluency in reading, writing, and speaking English is required for this role
• Must be organized, detail-oriented, and able to multi-task; quickly transition from one task to another while responding to interruptions

About GFS Chemicals

GFS Chemicals is a family‑owned and operated business based in Columbus, Ohio, serving customers worldwide since 1928. Each employee is entrusted with meaningful work that directly contributes to the success of our customers and the long‑term strength of our organization.

As an established yet close‑knit family business, GFS is built on a legacy of quality, service, integrity, and innovation in the fine and specialty chemicals market. We are committed to fostering a workplace where safety, collaboration, and continuous improvement are part of how we do business every day.

Our Culture & Core Values

Our Core Values guide how we operate and every employee plays a role in upholding them.

• Safety First — We are committed to the safety of our employees and our community.
• Reliable High Quality — We are dedicated to delivering exceptional quality in everything we do.
• Adaptability — We adjust to new situations and challenges with a positive mindset, demonstrating flexibility and resilience in the face of change.
• Continuous Improvement — We take initiative by seeking new and better ways of improving our processes, skills and technology.
• Trustworthy Family Business — We maintain high ethical standards and take responsibility for our actions and outcomes.
• Collaborative Engagement — We build deep relationships with customers and employees, we work together to understand and meet their specific needs, combining customer feedback and employee expertise for better outcomes.

Additional Information

GFS Chemicals will only employ individuals who are legally authorized to work in the United States. Sponsorship is not available for this position.

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