Supply Planning Coordinator

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, ex

Responsibilities

• Material Planning
• Develop raw material supply plans aligned with demand forecasts, production schedules, and inventory policies.
• Monitor material availability and identify potential shortages or excess inventory.
• Ensure planning master data accuracy, including lead times, sourcing rules, and planning methods.
• Communicate material risks, constraints, and mitigation plans to internal stakeholders.
• Analyze trends and cause of planning issues and propose improvement actions.
• Inventory Management & Optimization
• Manage raw material inventory levels to balance service level and working capital targets.
• Review and maintain safety stock and planning parameters to reflect demand and supply variability.
• Identify and guide next steps to reduce excess, obsolete, slow‑moving, or expired raw materials.
• Purchasing & Supplier Coordination
• Create purchase orders for RMs and FGs based on supply plans.
• Support supplier performance monitoring by tracking on-time delivery, lead time adherence, and supply reliability. Coordinate with suppliers, QC, and other teams to resolve quality issues, non-conformances, and shelf-life extensions.

Requirements

• Minimum of a Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management or a related field.
• Minimum 4 years of experience managing raw materials in a manufacturing environment, supply planning, material planning or manufacturing planning roles.
• Experience with Microsoft Office tools and ERP system (Oracle, SAP, or similar)
• Ability to interpret planning data and exceptions.
• Good communication and negotiation skills
• 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

You will ensure the efficient supply of raw materials (RMs) and finished goods (FGs) across all sites and Strategic Business Units (SBUs). Your role will involve planning, scheduling, and monitoring raw material supply to support production requirements while optimizing inventory levels, managing purchasing orders, coordinating with suppliers and logistics partners. You will ensure material availability, minimize supply risks, and support smooth manufacturing operations through planning, coordination, and data analysis. You will report directly to Supply Planning Vietnam.

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