Purchasing & Logistics Coordinator

Kureha is the first chemical plant in the world to successfully develop a manufacturing process for Polyglycolic Acid, a biodegradable plastic. With high mechanical strength and high gas barrier properties, our product is attracting interest around the world. Effective immediately, Kureha is accepting resumes for the position of Purchasing & Logistics Coordinator. This position supports the plant operations by developing, implementing, and executing programs, systems and procedures for materials, goods and services procurement and inventory; logistics and scheduling; waste management; and raw materials, intermediates, and product management. The primary functions are: · Inventory – develop and execute systems and procedures as they relate to the inventory management program, includes shipping and receiving materials, stock inventory forecasting and maintaining inventory levels. · Materials - identify and develop sources for goods and services; generate and process RFP’s; prepare and fully process purchase requests and purchase orders; schedule and delivery of raw materials; develop and execute systems and procedures related to procurement, scheduling, receiving, logistics, shipping, warehousing, documentation generation & control, data tracking and recordkeeping. · Waste Management - develop and implement internal systems and procedures; coordinate and schedule services; manage shipping processes; supervise waste storage. · Compliance - ensures compliance with all federal/state safety/environmental regulations and procedures. Education/Experience: · Required: Associates degree or higher. In lieu of degree, work experience in purchasing, logistics, waste management, and or inventory management will be considered. Must be proficient in Microsoft Office Products. · Preferred: 2 + years of manufacturing plant experience with preference experience in Chemical Industry 2 + years of experience in Purchasing and Logistics Experience with Inventory Management, DOT, and RCRA regulations Knowledge of computerized purchasing and maintenance systems Job Type: Full-time Pay: From $57,500.00 per year Benefits: 401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Employee assistance program Flexible spending account Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Vision insurance Work Location: In person

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