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Description

At Refined Technologies, we believe operating with an eternal purpose fuels excellence. This guides everything we do; it gives us a purpose that is greater than ourselves. RTI is the leader in the chemical cleaning segment of the refining industry, providing patented chemistries, processes, and equipment for cleaning and treating units during shutdowns. While focused on clients, we are fueled by our mission to: Honor God Always, Help People Develop, Pursue Excellence, and Earn a Profit.

We are a fast-paced, dynamic, and entrepreneurial-minded organization full of servant-hearted leaders. Want to know more about our culture? Check out the RTI Playbook. If you’re ready for your work to matter, we’re ready to hear from you!

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Buyer/Planner to join our team, supporting our downstream business with a focus on utilizing chemistry to prevent and mitigate challenges throughout the refinery. This role is responsible for planning and forecasting, purchasing and procurement, inventory management, supplier relationship management and cost and process optimization.

Duties & Responsibilities

· Work closely with plants, operations, sales, to ensure a reliable stream of product. Adjusting orders as needed to prevent stock outs and oversupply

· Evaluating sales forecasts against system calculated planning parameters and adjusting planning parameters in a way that best supports the business

· Work closely with the procurement and sourcing team to resolve supplier issues and assist with setting up new supplier options

· Regularly monitor and address inactive, slow moving, and excess inventory

· Initiate product set-ups and extensions for responsible WHSEs

· Supporting operations in product transfers and blends using process orders

· Organizing inventory counts and performing the related data entry activities

· Travel occasionally to assigned warehouses.

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications

· Bachelor’s Degree, preferably in operations, supply chain management, logistics, or business or minimum of 3 years of applicable Supply Chain Planning experience, preferably inventory management or master planning with global operations

· High level of proficiency with common ERP systems, especially JDA Master Planning and SAP (Materials Management (MM), Production Planning (PP))

· No immigration sponsorship available for this position

Additional or Preferred Qualifications

· High level proficiency with MS Office, primarily Excel.

· APICS Certification

· A track record of successfully delivering to Key Performance Indicators and business objectives.

· Strong leadership, analytical, and problem-solving skills to drive decisions and build consensus among stakeholders.

Working Conditions / Physical Demands

· Work will typically be performed in an office environment using routine office equipment.

Travel Requirements

· Less than 20% - only as needed for training, supplier meetings, customer visits, etc.

About Refined Technologies

RTI is a global industrial solutions provider delivering value to process facilities through expert-level refinery professionals skilled in operations, engineering, and process supervision. RTI helps those who fuel the world produce energy more effectively by delivering safe, fast, and predictable shutdowns in upstream and downstream facilities through innovative operations teams and revolutionary cleaning technologies.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Applicants for regular U.S. positions must be authorized to work in the United States for Refined Technologies, Inc. without the need for sponsorship of an immigration authorization or visa (e.g., TN, H-1B, or other employment-based immigration authorization or visa).

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex,

national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or other protected status under federal, state, or local laws.

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What You Should Know About Buyer, New Rizon

At Refined Technologies, we're on a mission that goes beyond just business – we’re here to make a difference. As a Buyer in our Spring, Texas location, you will play a crucial role in supporting our downstream business with a keen focus on chemistry that helps prevent and mitigate challenges within refineries. In this dynamic role, you’ll be responsible for planning, forecasting, inventory management, and supplier relationship management. Collaboration is key as you’ll work closely with various teams to ensure a reliable flow of products while adjusting orders to fine-tune stock levels. Your analytical skills will shine as you evaluate sales forecasts, optimize costs, and tackle inventory challenges. We value innovation and expect you to monitor supplier issues actively, establish new supplier relationships, and engage in exciting projects like product set-ups and blends. With your background in operations, supply chain management, or logistics, and experience with ERP systems like JDA and SAP, you’re set to thrive with us. We’re looking for someone who not only meets the qualifications but is also driven by a purpose to help others and pursue excellence. If you’re ready to elevate your career with a company that puts principle before profit, we’d love to hear from you!

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) for Buyer Role at New Rizon

What are the key responsibilities of a Buyer at Refined Technologies?

As a Buyer at Refined Technologies, your role involves planning, forecasting, purchasing, and inventory management. You will collaborate closely with operations, sales, and the procurement team to ensure a reliable product flow while addressing any supplier issues and adjusting orders to avoid stock-outs. Your responsibilities also include evaluating sales forecasts, managing excess inventory, and initiating product set-ups for Warehouse Service Executives.