<p>We are looking for a Supply Chain Planner to support inventory planning and purchasing activities for a Long-term Contract position in Vadnais Heights, Minnesota. This role focuses on maintaining the right material availability, improving inventory health, and supporting efficient supply chain execution across the business. The ideal candidate brings strong analytical ability, sound planning judgment, and the communication skills needed to work effectively with internal teams and external suppliers.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Oversee inventory performance by reviewing stock positions and demand patterns to maintain appropriate supply levels while reducing shortages and excess material.</p><p>• Calculate order strategies, including economic order quantities and reorder points, to improve purchasing efficiency and support cost control objectives.</p><p>• Partner with sales, operations, customer service, and logistics teams to build supply plans that reflect business needs and operational capacity.</p><p>• Investigate supplier billing discrepancies with Accounts Payable and coordinate return transactions, credits, and sample order activity with vendors.</p><p>• Use ERP and planning tools to evaluate key metrics, monitor product usage, issue purchase orders, and support data-driven replenishment decisions.</p><p>• Drive inventory improvement efforts by reducing slow-moving, aging, and obsolete stock in collaboration with site personnel and other stakeholders.</p><p>• Identify supply chain risks, escalate potential issues early, and develop practical contingency actions to limit disruptions to service and supply.</p><p>• Maintain clear cross-functional communication to keep departments aligned on priorities, planning updates, and supply chain objectives.</p>
We are looking for an experienced sourcing leader to strengthen our supply base and guide procurement strategy for capital equipment. This position works closely with engineering and operations teams to secure dependable, scalable, and cost-conscious supplier solutions that support manufacturing growth. The role also shapes supplier partnerships, market intelligence, and procurement practices to improve long-term performance across the organization.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Build and execute sourcing plans for capital equipment and other essential manufacturing technologies that align with operational priorities and future expansion.<br>• Partner with engineering and operations stakeholders to evaluate supplier options, recommend sourcing approaches, and support equipment selection decisions.<br>• Research global supplier markets, pricing trends, and capacity conditions to inform purchasing strategy and reduce supply risk.<br>• Lead supplier identification, qualification, and onboarding efforts to establish a dependable and competitive vendor network.<br>• Manage strategic sourcing events, commercial negotiations, and long-term supply agreements to achieve favorable pricing and service terms.<br>• Monitor supplier performance, address escalations, and implement corrective actions that improve quality, delivery, and responsiveness.<br>• Develop strong supplier relationships that support business objectives, technical roadmaps, and continuity of supply.<br>• Maintain accurate procurement information in internal tools and reporting systems to support planning, compliance, and audit readiness.<br>• Improve sourcing processes, reporting capabilities, and best practices while advancing cost savings and broader supply chain efficiency initiatives.
We are looking for a Senior Sourcing Manager to lead strategic chemical sourcing efforts that support pilot production and high-volume manufacturing. This position partners closely with engineering and operations teams to secure dependable, cost-efficient, and scalable supply solutions across a global supplier network. The role requires strong market insight, supplier relationship leadership, and the ability to strengthen procurement practices as the organization grows.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Build and execute global sourcing plans for chemical categories and essential raw materials that support manufacturing needs.<br>• Research supplier markets, pricing movements, and capacity trends to guide sourcing decisions and reduce supply risk.<br>• Collaborate with engineering and operations teams to identify suitable suppliers and align sourcing choices with technical and production requirements.<br>• Lead supplier evaluation, onboarding, and assessment activities to create a dependable and flexible supply base.<br>• Negotiate commercial terms, long-term pricing frameworks, and supply agreements with strategic vendors.<br>• Monitor supplier performance, address escalations, and drive corrective actions that improve quality, service, and reliability.<br>• Develop sourcing roadmaps that strengthen continuity of supply for critical materials used in pilot and production environments.<br>• Maintain accurate procurement data and improve sourcing tools, reporting methods, and operational processes to support planning and audits.<br>• Identify cost-saving opportunities and implement supply chain improvements that enhance efficiency and scalability.