Capacity Supply Chain Planner
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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,
Responsibilities
- Lead monthly SIOP process with Teslin Commercial team, Technical, Finance, and Plant teams Oversees inventory and supply planning responsibilities for assigned plants and warehouses
- Maintain RCCP to ensure capacity is available to support demand requirements
- End-to-end management of 3rd party Tolling Operations; including order management, production planning, inventory tracking for Labels, Filtration, Membrane, and other Tolling operations
- Management and coordination of supply to ensure seamless execution on customer orders, while maintaining inventory targets
- Execute the transaction within SAP for inventory movement. Manage capacity planning and importing of feedstock materials from overseas suppliers
- Track plant/business performance KPI's to the established supply chain plan such as OTIF, Inventory Health, Freight Premium, and Aged Inventory Review
- Identify ways to improve supply planning processes for assigned areas
- Provide supply planning expertise for the commercialization of new products
- Provide options for inventory shortages through supply scenarios.
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree, preferably in Supply Chain or in Operations/Supply Planning
- 5+ years of experience in a planning environment Previous experience in a Supply Planning or Supply Chain Management environment is strongly desirable APICS certification as a CPIM is beneficial SAP experience a plus (specially IBP experience)
- Must be proficient in the use of Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Word, and other desktop applications for modeling.
- Strong communication skills with the ability to work with all levels
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, ever changing dynamic environment Ability to build strong work relationships is essential
- How we work: At PPG, we bring teams together to accelerate collaboration and career development, with in-person work Monday through Thursday and the opportunity to work remotely on Flexible Fridays. Schedules may vary by location.
Benefits
Additional Information
As the Capacity Supply Chain Planner, you will leverage advanced tools to project finished goods inventory levels, ensuring a balance that supports the lowest total cost of ownership for the business. You will be a critical liaison, the Planner facilitates communication and coordination among Plants, Sales, Transportation, Tollers, and Warehousing teams, identifying and addressing potential issues that could impact operations. You will report to the Supply Chain Manager and will be based onsite either in Monroeville, PA OR Barberton, OH- Norton Plant. PPG's work arrangement is a Flexible Friday model designed to accelerate collaboration and career development. Teams work together on-site Monday through Thursday, with the opportunity to work remotely on Fridays. PPG offers excellent Medical, Dental, & Vision Benefits; matching 401k + retirement savings; and Paid Vacation, Holiday pay.
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