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At tesa, 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!
We are looking for a who will be responsible for the planning and sourcing of finished good products from internal & external global sources to provide highest service levels at the lowest cost to tesa customers. The position includes, but is not limited to: establishing and monitoring inventory levels against forecasts, validating forecasts, achieving targeted company service levels, minimizing the company’s investment in inventory, working with the business unit via our established S&OP process which they will lead, collaborating with local and international product managers to set safety stock levels and scheduling international shipments in order to achieve customer requirements. The focus in on the finished goods which drive 80% of the volume, margin dollars and revenue for the business unit.
How you'll help the formula:
At tesa, 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!
We are looking for a who will be responsible for the planning and sourcing of finished good products from internal & external global sources to provide highest service levels at the lowest cost to tesa customers. The position includes, but is not limited to: establishing and monitoring inventory levels against forecasts, validating forecasts, achieving targeted company service levels, minimizing the company’s investment in inventory, working with the business unit via our established S&OP process which they will lead, collaborating with local and international product managers to set safety stock levels and scheduling international shipments in order to achieve customer requirements. The focus in on the finished goods which drive 80% of the volume, margin dollars and revenue for the business unit.
How you'll help the formula:
- Manage the processes of supporting the planning & purchasing activities relating to purchased finished goods including receiving, validating and processing forecast numbers
- Creating and monitoring purchase orders to our manufacturing sites / 3rd party vendors to drive our finished goods stock levels while meeting/exceeding our service level requirements
- Ensure supply safety and on-time delivery to customers at lowest possible cost
- Evaluate customer forecast data to ensure data is being transmitted properly, check for discrepancies and work with commercial teams to include Customer Care, Product Managers and Sales to resolve any issues that could compromise supply
- Establish inventory levels and system forecasts (in conjunction with Global Planning Team, Marketing and Sales)
- Create a strong relationship with internal teams, colleagues in other regions and at HQ to provide product availability and shipping information
- Responsible for product launches and phase outs in regard to supply safety and inventory risk
- Data analysis; validating performance (usage) to forecast numbers
- Monitor and update master data as needed to assure maximum service levels
- Find areas of opportunity with internal & 3rd party suppliers in regard to MOQ / lead time
- Work with Customer Resolution Analyst, Marketing and Sales to solve internal problems/customer claims
- Coordinate return shipments or the destruction of material if necessary
- Identify, discuss with management potential process improvements and in conjunction with team members and management implement necessary upgrades, e.g. systems, processes & procedures
- Other duties as assigned
Key elements for your role:
- 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 day to day contributor with ability to provide a strategic direction
- Excellent oral and written communication skills and ability to effectively interact in multi-cultural and international environments
- Ability to network, build strong relationships and work in a fast-paced environment
- SAP experience regarding supply chain (preferred)
- Project work or implementation experience with SAP (preferred)
- Able and willing to travel domestically and internationally up to 20%
Posted on: 8/7/2025
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