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Spectrum Brands

<div>Division Information 
The Home &amp; Garden business unit of Spectrum Brands is based in St. Louis, Missouri with distribution, manufacturing and sales offices throughout the US and globe. We are a leading supplier of consumer products nationally for the home, lawn and garden, insect and weed control markets. We deliver groundbreaking products of exceptional value and top-notch quality to consumers with our well-recognized brands including Spectracide&reg;, Hot Shot&reg;, Cutter&reg;, Repel&reg;, Black Flag&reg;, Garden Safe&reg;, EcoLogic&reg; and Liquid Fence&reg;. 
Job Summary 
Join Spectrum Brands (NYSE: SPB), a multi-billion dollar global Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) powerhouse with a portfolio of powerful, globally recognized brands. We are currently seeking a highly analytical Senior Buyer Planner to serve as the critical interface between commercial demand and operational execution for our high-volume Home &amp; Garden liquid production plant. This role directly impacts working capital, service levels, and plant efficiency, positioning you as a key partner. 
Primary Duties &amp; Responsibilities 
Component Procurement &amp; Financial Stewardship
<ul>
<li>Conduct robust analysis of economic order quantities to determine optimal procurement strategies that minimize inventory capital tied up while maintaining supply continuity.</li>
<li>Engage in strategic collaboration with key raw material and packaging suppliers to align procurement plans with both our requirements and their capacity constraints. This includes focused planning for long lead-time components.</li>
<li>Identify and escalate gaps in the materials supply chain. Act as the central liaison to resolve issues with Sourcing, Quality, Marketing, and Package Engineering.</li>
<li>Create and manage all required Purchase Orders (POs) to flawlessly support the Master Production Schedule and cost improvement objectives.</li>
</ul>
Advanced Planning Systems &amp; Data Integrity
<ul>
<li>Analyze results from systematically optimized plan (via APO PPDS); review and adjust master data as required to ensure continued functionality</li>
</ul><ul><li>Regularly audit and maintain the required master data to ensure optimal functionality, integrity, and accuracy within our Advanced Planning Tools.</li>
</ul>
Production Scheduling &amp; Operational Alignment
<ul>
<li>Develop and publish the Master Production Schedule (MPS) for all liquid lines. Make strategic sequencing and prioritization decisions to balance business requirements for fill rate, inventory investment, and plant OEE.</li>
<li>Proactively monitor and adjust the MPS daily or weekly in response to shifts in commercial demand, ensuring smooth operational transitions.</li>
<li>Publish production metrics and KPIs (Key Performance Indicators) used internally to measure success against plan.</li>
</ul>
New Product Development
<ul>
<li>Drive the operational execution phase of the New Product Development (NPD) process.</li>
<li>Design and execute detailed component run-out plans to manage item transitions, strictly optimizing obsolescence expense in alignment with marketing launch timelines.</li>
</ul> 
Education and Experience Profile 
<ul>
<li>Bachelor&rsquo;s Degree in Inventory Management, Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, Business Management or related field required</li>
<li>2 or more years of Buyer/Planner experience required</li>
<li>ERP (e.g. SAP, Oracle, etc.) experience required</li>
<li>Intermediate MS Excel experience (e.g., pivot tables, VLOOKUPS, formulas, etc.) required</li>
<li>Working with an internal plant/manufacturing site strongly preferred</li>
<li>APICS Certification a plus</li>
<li>Willing to train new hire on production scheduling</li>
</ul> 
Required Skills 
<ul>
<li>Ability to work independently with minimum supervision.</li>
<li>Ability to work in a team environment, sometimes as the facilitator of the team.</li>
<li>Excellent verbal and written communication skills.</li>
<li>Ability to prioritize work and follow through to completion.</li>
<li>Ability to read, analyze and interpret various information.</li>
<li>Strong mathematical ability.</li>
<li>Excellent presentation skills.</li>
<li>Ability to communicate effectively with all levels within the organization</li>
<li>PC skills (spreadsheet, word processing, presentations)</li>
</ul> 
Work Environment 
95% office environment and 5% manufacturing environment

The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this job/classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

Spectrum Brands is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.

#LI-SA1

#LI-Hybrid 

Job Reference: US19740</div>

Senior Buyer Planner

<div>Division Information 
The Home &amp; Garden business unit of Spectrum Brands is based in St. Louis, Missouri with distribution, manufacturing and sales offices throughout the US and globe. We are a leading supplier of consumer products nationally for the home, lawn and garden, insect and weed control markets. We deliver groundbreaking products of exceptional value and top-notch quality to consumers with our well-recognized brands including Spectracide&reg;, Hot Shot&reg;, Cutter&reg;, Repel&reg;, Black Flag&reg;, Garden Safe&reg;, EcoLogic&reg; and Liquid Fence&reg;. 
Job Summary 
Join Spectrum Brands (NYSE: SPB), a multi-billion dollar global Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) powerhouse with a portfolio of powerful, globally recognized brands. We are currently seeking a highly analytical Senior Buyer Planner to serve as the critical interface between commercial demand and operational execution for our high-volume Home &amp; Garden liquid production plant. This role directly impacts working capital, service levels, and plant efficiency, positioning you as a key partner. 
Primary Duties &amp; Responsibilities 
Component Procurement &amp; Financial Stewardship
<ul>
<li>Conduct robust analysis of economic order quantities to determine optimal procurement strategies that minimize inventory capital tied up while maintaining supply continuity.</li>
<li>Engage in strategic collaboration with key raw material and packaging suppliers to align procurement plans with both our requirements and their capacity constraints. This includes focused planning for long lead-time components.</li>
<li>Identify and escalate gaps in the materials supply chain. Act as the central liaison to resolve issues with Sourcing, Quality, Marketing, and Package Engineering.</li>
<li>Create and manage all required Purchase Orders (POs) to flawlessly support the Master Production Schedule and cost improvement objectives.</li>
</ul>
Advanced Planning Systems &amp; Data Integrity
<ul>
<li>Analyze results from systematically optimized plan (via APO PPDS); review and adjust master data as required to ensure continued functionality</li>
</ul><ul><li>Regularly audit and maintain the required master data to ensure optimal functionality, integrity, and accuracy within our Advanced Planning Tools.</li>
</ul>
Production Scheduling &amp; Operational Alignment
<ul>
<li>Develop and publish the Master Production Schedule (MPS) for all liquid lines. Make strategic sequencing and prioritization decisions to balance business requirements for fill rate, inventory investment, and plant OEE.</li>
<li>Proactively monitor and adjust the MPS daily or weekly in response to shifts in commercial demand, ensuring smooth operational transitions.</li>
<li>Publish production metrics and KPIs (Key Performance Indicators) used internally to measure success against plan.</li>
</ul>
New Product Development
<ul>
<li>Drive the operational execution phase of the New Product Development (NPD) process.</li>
<li>Design and execute detailed component run-out plans to manage item transitions, strictly optimizing obsolescence expense in alignment with marketing launch timelines.</li>
</ul> 
Education and Experience Profile 
<ul>
<li>Bachelor&rsquo;s Degree in Inventory Management, Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, Business Management or related field required</li>
<li>2 or more years of Buyer/Planner experience required</li>
<li>ERP (e.g. SAP, Oracle, etc.) experience required</li>
<li>Intermediate MS Excel experience (e.g., pivot tables, VLOOKUPS, formulas, etc.) required</li>
<li>Working with an internal plant/manufacturing site strongly preferred</li>
<li>APICS Certification a plus</li>
<li>Willing to train new hire on production scheduling</li>
</ul> 
Required Skills 
<ul>
<li>Ability to work independently with minimum supervision.</li>
<li>Ability to work in a team environment, sometimes as the facilitator of the team.</li>
<li>Excellent verbal and written communication skills.</li>
<li>Ability to prioritize work and follow through to completion.</li>
<li>Ability to read, analyze and interpret various information.</li>
<li>Strong mathematical ability.</li>
<li>Excellent presentation skills.</li>
<li>Ability to communicate effectively with all levels within the organization</li>
<li>PC skills (spreadsheet, word processing, presentations)</li>
</ul> 
Work Environment 
95% office environment and 5% manufacturing environment

The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this job/classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

Spectrum Brands is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.
<div>
#LI-SA1</div> 
<div></div>
<div>
#LI-HYBRID</div> 

Job Reference: US19740</div>

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