Buyer/Scheduler

Solenis is a leading global provider of water and hygiene solutions. The company’s product portfolio includes a broad array of water treatment chemistries, process aids, functional additives, cleaners, disinfectants, and state-of-the-art monitoring, control and delivery systems. These technologies are used by customers to improve operational efficiencies, enhance product quality, protect plant assets, minimize environmental impact, and create cleaner and safer environments. Headquartered in Wilmington, Delaware, the company has 78 manufacturing facilities strategically located around the globe and employs a team of over ~23000 professionals in >160 countries across six continents. Solenis is a 2025 Best Managed Company Gold Standard honoree.

For additional information about Solenis, please visit www.solenis.com or follow us on social media.

POSITION SUMMARY:
Purchasing Raw Materials (Bulk and Packaging) for Watertown manufacturing site through SAP-MRP system. Supports production planning, demand management, inventory control, scheduling, material availability, capacity planning, and coordination between manufacturing and supply chain teams.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Make measurable improvements in team and facility safety.

• Purchase raw materials (bulk and packaging).

• Reviewing messages daily and notify team of issues or discrepancies as seen.

• Maintaining invoice reports.

• Communicating effectively and efficiently with suppliers.

• Establish and implement effective strategies to manage inventory levels.

• Communication with production, sales, and supply chain teams. Respond to and keep each informed of potential problems and opportunities related to forecast and non-forecasted orders and recommend alternatives.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Establish and implement effective strategies to manage inventory levels

• Obtain an intimate understanding of the production process and how it relates to efficient scheduling (appropriate MOQ’s, proper changeover sequencing, etc.)

• Serve as the back-up to production scheduler for communications associated with the master schedule, on-time delivery, production capacity and planning and sales forecasts based on the master production schedule 

• Work with production scheduler

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Highschool diploma or GED

• 
  3+ years SAP experience.

• 3+ years planning/buying experience.

OTHER QUALIFICATIONS:

• 4 Year Degree preferred, or 3-5 years' experience

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We understand that candidates will not meet every single desired qualification.  If your experience looks a little different from what we’ve identified and you think you can bring value to the role, we’d love to learn more about you.

At Solenis, we understand that our greatest asset is our people. That is why we offer competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits which include medical, dental, vision & 401K, and numerous opportunities for professional growth and development. So, if you are interested in working for a world-class company and enjoy solving complex challenges, whether in the lab or the field, consider joining our team.

 

Solenis is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer, including Minorities / Women/ Veterans / Disabled.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

 

Should you require assistance in applying to this opportunity, please reach out to Solenis Talent Acquisition at [email protected]

The expected compensation range for this position is between $70,250.00 and $103,026.00 plus discretionary bonuses. The exact compensation may vary based on your skills, experience and other factors permitted by law.