Production Scheduler/Purchasing Agent

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The Lubrizol Corporation, a Berkshire Hathaway company, is a specialty chemical company whose science delivers sustainable solutions to advance mobility, improve wellbeing and enhance modern life. Founded in 1928, Lubrizol owns and operates more than 100 manufacturing facilities, sales, and technical offices around the world and has about 8,000 employees. For more information, visit www.Lubrizol.com.

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Education – Experience Requirements

 

Five years of experience in manufacturing and/or production planning. Must be proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel. Previous experience with SAP is helpful. A bachelor’s degree in science or business is also helpful for this position.

 

Background

 

The Purchasing Agent / Production Scheduler reports to the Plant Manager.  This position works closely with the Warehouse, Production, Customer Service, and Supply Chain functions to ensure that adequate product inventories are maintained through proper production planning and disciplined manufacturing schedules.

 

Because of the size of the Clifton plant, the Purchasing Agent / Production Scheduler must fulfill several roles. Specific job functions of the Purchasing Agent / Production Scheduler are described as follows:

 

Specific Job Functions

 

A:  Inventory Control

 

1. Determines products that need to be manufactured and establishes a production schedule based on customer demand, safety stock levels, and capacity constraints.

 

1. Coordinates with Customer Service and Supply Chain functions concerning the availability of made-to-order products and other products that are below safety stock levels.  Notifies Customer Service immediately if due date cannot be met so that the customer can be contacted.

 

1. Assists to establish safety stock levels for all Clifton manufactured packaged products based on historical usage, sales forecasts, and current customer demand requirements.

 

 

1. Closely monitors slow moving and non-working (NWSM) inventories by reworking and blending as production schedule permits.

 

1. Coordinates with Warehouse Manager to ensure that finished product stock is maintained at an adequate level and that storage space issues are addressed.

 

 

B:  Raw Material Procurement

 

1. Purchases all raw materials that are required to support the production schedule.

 

1. Confirms pricing of raw materials through interaction with suppliers and Corporate Purchasing.

 

1. Investigates into alternate suppliers for raw materials based on changes in the marketplace in respect to pricing and availability.

 

1. Investigates into sources of alternate versions of raw materials in attempt to improve productivity and safety.  Examples are the purchase of fatty acids in bulk versus solid flaked form, and the procurement of granular materials versus powder form which reduces dust exposure to employees during handling.

 

1. Establishes specific shipping requirements with suppliers regarding tank truck equipment, labeling, pallets, type and size of containers, and delivery times.

 

1. Represents the Clifton plant with quality and service issues involving raw materials and suppliers.

 

1. Maintains service / quality records for all raw material suppliers.

 

1. Assures that applicable suppl