Company: NCH Corporation Job Title: entry level Planner/Buyer Location: Irving, TX Job Description: Be part of a growing company with a stable market. NCH is an 86 year-old, multi-national, manufacturer of industrial maintenance products. World headquarters located in Irving, Texas. Reporting Relationship: The Planner/Buyer position reports to the Vice President and the General Manager of Lubricants. Central Purpose: Manages the entire depth of the lubricant product line. Responsible for managing the mix of purchased and manufactured finished goods to maintain service levels and maximize working capital of this fast growth product category. The planner / buyer will communicate with Marketing, Manufacturing, Quality, Engineering, Purchasing, Distribution and suppliers to meet the requirements of the company’s operating plan. Responsibilities include but are not limited to: Identify and develop good working relationships with lubricant manufacturers Reduce delivered price through effective negotiation and re-sourcing Develop policies and procedures to optimize outsourcing Routinely monitor fluctuating lubricant cost of goods Identify and implement strategies to reduce costs Participate in pro-active communication with production staff Requirements: B.S. in Logistics, Supply Chain, Business or equivalent Good communication and interpersonal skills Strong analytical skills with experience in reporting Advanced working knowledge of Excel software Travel up to 20% In return for your talent, we offer: Outstanding benefits including 401(K) with matching funds, major medical, dental, life, long and short term disability. Additionally, we offer an on-site cafeteria, on-site work out facility, employee credit union, tuition reimbursement, paid vacation and holiday policy, and much more! AT THIS TIME, WE ARE UNABLE TO PROVIDE VISAS OR RELOCATION FOR THIS POSITION. Qualified candidates may submit resume with salary history to the contact below Equal Opportunity Employer Company: NCH Corporation Email: nchresumes@nch.com Address: P.O. Box 152170 Irving,TX 75015-2170 Fax: 972-438-0707
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