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** WHO WE ARE
** This position is with Helena Industries (HI). HI is a wholly owned subsidiary of Helena Agri-Enterprises, LLC and provides production and distribution solutions to customers across a wide variety of industries. HI is one of the largest chemical toll manufacturers in the U.S. and our clients include many household name brands and large retailers.

** ABOUT THE JOB
** The Master Planner/Buyer manages activities associated with establishing production schedules and ensures that actual production meets scheduled requirements.

** WHAT YOUR DAY WILL LOOK LIKE*
* * Develops the plant production schedule for all areas of the plant with the intent to optimize plant asset utilization, plant labor leveling and customer demands across a seasonal production schedule.
* Coordinates the procurement of all raw materials, packaging, labels and active ingredients for the "just-in-time" production process.
* Makes adjustments to delivery of incoming goods to the plant in accordance with production process delays or advances in accordance to available storage space and reduction of demurrage cost.
* Coordinates directly with all customers and area managers to manage line time.
* Manages production schedules to meet customer demands within a specific time frame ensuring product availability for the season in the field.
* Coordinates purchases to make the best economical decision for the company by weighing inventory carrying cost, warehousing cost, volume price breaks, transportation costs, plant handling costs, market projections and plant asset availability.
* Issues purchase orders in accordance with contracts.
* Manages purchase order variances within the OPM system with the plant cost accounting department.
* Establishes "Trusted Resource" brand with customers and represent RAPIDS core values.
* Coordinates all necessary information needed to launch new products.
* Manages and distributes product launch information to internal teams and works with the lab to set up all new formulas and recipes within the OPM system prior to product procurement.
* Maintains a clean work environment both inside and outside the facility by using good housekeeping habits.
* Provides excellent customer service to all internal and external customers.
* Other work-related duties as assigned by your leader.
* Regular and reliable attendance is required.
* Follows all company policies and procedures.

** EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE*
* * Bachelor's degree in logistics or supply chain management OR five years of work experience in a supply chain or production environment is required.

** SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS*
* * Organizational skills.
* Working knowledge of ASCP planning in Oracle.
* Problem-solving and decision-making skills.
* Ability to adapt to constantly changing schedule.
* Available to work rotating shifts as scheduled.
* Ability to read, write and speak in English is required.
* Communicating in Spanish is a valuable skill at Helena.
* Computer skills including working knowledge of Microsoft Office are required.

** Successful completion of a drug test and background check is required for all positions at Helena.*
* ** WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL ASPECTS OF THE JOB
** The work environment for this position is that of a…