Packaging Supply Chain Planning Manager

About the role

PPG: WE PROTECT AND BEAUTIFY THE WORLD™ Through leadership in innovation, sustainability and color, PPG helps customers in industrial, transportation, consumer products, and construction markets and aftermarkets to enhance more surfaces in more ways than does any other company. To learn more, visit www.ppg.com and follow @PPG on X. The PPG Way 2030 We are customer champions Proactive. Bold. Trustworthy. Everything we do starts with our customers. We listen, move fast and don't stop until we solve their biggest challenges. When our customers win, we all grow. We act with purpose and speed Agile. Data-driven. Empowered. We take smart risks to stay ahead of the competition. We work proactively with agility, using quality data to develop solutions that create value. We are excellent operators Productive. Collaborative. Accountable. No matter our role, we identify problems, take ownership and always bring solutions. We are both proactive and responsive to drive continuous improvement and deliver results. We support our frontline, the faces of PPG to our customers. We compete to win Future-focused. Driven. Ambitious. We are passionate about growing our business and winning with our customers. We deliver results, embrace new technologies and leverage agility and speed as strengths. We are PPG proud Strong. United. Passionate. We work safely, act with integrity and value our diverse perspectives. We celebrate achievements and take pride in the positive impact we create together to protect and beautify the world. At PPG we use AI in the hiring process to make the process more efficient. AI tools do not make hiring decisions. You can learn more by going to https://careers.ppg.com/us/en/candidate-resources . PPG provides equal opportunity to all candidates and employees. We offer an opportunity to grow and develop your career in an environment that provides a fulfilling workplace for employees, creates an environment for continuous learning, and embraces the ideas and diversity of others. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, pregnancy, race, color, creed, religion, national origin, age, disability status, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression. If you need an adjustment due to a disability, please email recruiting@ppg.com. PPG pay ranges and benefits can vary by location which allows us to compensate employees competitively in different geographic markets. PPG considers several factors in making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, skill sets, experience and training, qualifications and education, licensure and certifications, and other organizational needs. Other incentives may apply. Our employee benefits programs are designed to support

Responsibilities

• Lead supply chain planning processes and analysis for Packaging SBU including coordination of global supply between regions.
• Implement models to manage supply or inventory plans in a multi-echelon supply chain, monitor and adjust based on supply chain performance and escalate when supply gaps occur.
• Measure inventory health and initiate actions to minimize at risk inventory and SSPL Obsolesce costs.
• Ensure that the supply chain is set up to increase working capital to achieve required service levels. Perform analytics to aid in inventory replenishment and safety stock settings and analyzing stock vs. made to order items.
• Perform analytics to aid in inventory replenishment and safety stock settings and analyzing stock vs. made to order items.
• Participate in SIOP reviews providing analytics and developing regional supply plans between facilities to meet customer demand and service level, while achieving working capital goals.
• Coordinate initiatives such as growth opportunities, raw materials substitution, allocation management, and product discontinuations with supply chain, procurement, technical and operations teams.
• Support successful new product introductions and sales growth opportunities.
• Collaborate with PPG teams and external partners to improve supply from end to end.
• Lead supply chain continuous improvement and cost savings projects from start to finish.

Requirements

• Bachelors degree in Supply Chain, Operations, or Engineering field is required.
• 3+ years of experience; batch manufacturing experience preferred.
• Oracle &/or SAP experience; and APICS certification preferred
• Manage complex spreadsheet data and functions (MS Excel or equivalent) is must.
• Experience in Business Intelligence or Analytical Tools (e.g. MS Power BI), SQL applications, or AI tools.

Benefits

Additional Information

As the Packaging Supply Chain Planning Manager, you will be an expert in all areas of supply chain planning from end to end to support our sales growth and supply chain performance goals. You will be located onsite at the Oak Creek, WI facility or other PPG site in OH or PA. This role will require minimal travel. You will report to the Packaging Americas Director of Supply Chain.

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