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Planning and Purchasing Executive

Job in Harrisburg, Dauphin County, Pennsylvania, 17111, USA
Listing for: Hempel
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-07-17
Job specializations:
  • Supply Chain/Logistics
    Procurement / Purchasing, Supply Chain / Intl. Trade, Inventory Control & Analysis, Logistics Coordination
Job Description & How to Apply Below

Planning and Purchasing Executive

Do You Want to Be Part of a Global Team Where Collaboration Drives Success?

Key Responsibilities

  • Ensure sales orders are planned in for production and delivered on time.
  • Manage inventory level for both raw material and Finished Goods to meet sales demand and financial KPIs.
  • Manage / control all activities of raw material warehouse and monitor deliveries of raw material and packaging to ensure sufficient for Production requirement.
  • Support Regional Procurement team in managing NPR (Non-Product Related) / Consumable items

Key Tasks

PLANNING ACTIVITIES

  • Prepare production forecast from sales forecast.
  • Plan for RMs & packaging according to production plan.
  • Achieve planning KPI targets by monitoring production plan adherence within agreed accuracy.

PURCHASING ACTIVITIES

  • Plan and raise purchase orders of RMs and packaging as per requirement of the production plan and ensure timely delivery of materials for production use.
  • Liaise and work with logistics team and forwarder about delivery schedule of imported raw materials.
  • Source for new local suppliers / vendors if required.
  • Support Regional Procurement team to source out new service providers for NPR/ Consumable items.
  • Support Procurement team to review expired contracts of service providers.

Key Success Criteria's / KPIs

  • Service level
  • Inventory stock days
  • Level of "Unhealthy Stocks"
  • Stock Replenishment level – planning class reviews
  • Variable Sales Cost per litre

Required education and experience

  • University Graduate
  • Min 3 Yrs of management or supervisory experience
  • Good knowledge of supply chain, especially in order fulfilment, purchasing and inventory management
  • Knowledge in MRP / ERP is a pre-requisite
  • Fluency in English is a prerequisite
  • Good IT skills in MS applications

At Hempel, you're welcomed to a global community of +7000 colleagues around the world. A workplace built on shared trust, mutual respect and support for each other.

We're on a mission to double our impact. To succeed, we need bright minds and team players. Which is why, from day one, your input, ideas and initiative are not only welcomed, but expected. In return, you will enjoy great opportunities for development in a growing global company – and be part of the solution by contributing to our global impact.

At Hempel, we are committed to everyone feeling safe, valued and treated equally, in an environment where each employee can bring their authentic selves to work. We believe that inclusion is key to innovation and by bringing together the most diverse perspectives and talents, we can achieve great things, together.

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