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Inventory and Planning Specialist

Quaker Chemical

Job Title

Compute amounts of stock required for operations based on production schedules, and coordinate with QH procurement team to order materials as required timely.

Interface with plant production planning and warehouse supervisors, lab personnel, customer services representatives and commercial team to ensure that impact from raw material availability are timely communicated.

Determine delivery times and load times for all incoming raw materials; communicate and follow-up with production planner, warehouse supervisor to resolve timing issues.

Assist planning activities: review customer demands, production methods and batch card instructions to determine and schedule production batches.

Print WIP labels and finish goods.

Release Work Orders for the shop floor.

Education, Experience, and Required Competencies

Education: High school diploma or GED required. Experience: 1–2 years of relevant work experience and/or formal training in a related field.

Skills & Competencies

Communication Skills:

  • Able to read and understand written instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
  • Demonstrates the ability to write clear, concise communications and effectively present information in one-on-one or small-group settings to customers, clients, and colleagues.

Mathematical Ability:

  • Competent in basic mathematical functions, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division. Capable of calculating ratios, percentages, proportions, and volume accurately.
  • Problem-Solving & Critical Thinking:
  • Able to apply sound judgment and common-sense understanding to follow detailed written or verbal instructions. Demonstrates the ability to apply foundational system knowledge to troubleshoot issues and implement timely corrective actions.

Technical Proficiency:

  • Familiarity with and functional knowledge of the following types of software:
  • Word processing
  • Spreadsheets
  • Inventory management systems
  • Internet and web-based applications
  • Order-processing systems
  • Manufacturing systems
  • Database software
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