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Supply Chain Buyer​/Planner

Job in Grand Rapids, Kent County, Michigan, 49528, USA
Listing for: tesa tape, inc.
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-02-16
Job specializations:
  • Supply Chain/Logistics
    Logistics Coordination, Inventory Control & Analysis, Procurement / Purchasing, Supply Chain Manager
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 70000 - 90000 USD Yearly USD 70000.00 90000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below

Are you ready to revolutionize tape with us?

Attesa, we’re not just colleagues; we’re collaborators who thrive on pushing boundaries and challenging the status quo. Our mission is to create sustainable adhesive solutions that improve the work, products, and lives of our customers - we’re passionate about making a difference!

The Supply Chain Buyer/Planner is responsible for planning and sourcing finished goods from global internal and external suppliers to deliver high service levels at optimal cost. This role manages inventory performance against validated forecasts, supports S&OP alignment, sets safety stock in collaboration with product management, and coordinates international shipments to meet customer demand.

The position oversees the finished goods portfolio representing approximately 80% of the business unit’s volume, revenue, and margin, making it a key contributor to overall business performance.

How you'll help the formula:
  • Manage the processes of supporting the planning & purchasing activities relating to finished goods.
  • Create and monitor purchase orders to manufacturing sites / 3rd party vendors to drive accurate finished goods stock levels while meeting service level requirements.
  • Ensure delivery service targets are achieved.
  • Investigate root causes of any deviations and take corrective actions.
  • Track and verify material delays in Production/Supply/Logistics and work with commercial teams to resolve any issues that could compromise on‑time delivery.
  • Continuously review inventory levels, identify slow moving materials, and support increased inventory turns.
  • Support revisions/updates in forecasting with Sales and the Global Planning Team.
  • Create and maintain strong internal relationships.
  • Monitor and support Product Launches and material phase outs by controlling Safety Stock and inventory risks.
  • Possess a continuous improvement mindset and bring innovations for discussion that increase efficiencies and customer satisfaction.
  • Document all processes and procedures used and update as changes are made.
  • Other related duties as required.
Key elements for your role (requirements):
  • Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, or related field, and at least five to ten years’ experience within the Supply Chain Planning environment preferred.
  • Proven process improvement and project management skills.
  • Strong individual contributor with ability to provide strategic direction.
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills and ability to effectively interact in multi-cultural and international environment.
  • Ability to network and build strong relationships.
  • Ability to work in a fast paced and changing environment.
  • Able and willing to travel domestically and internationally up to 10%.
  • SAP experience strongly; preferred.

Posted on: 2/12/2026

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