Supply Chain Planner

As the Supply Chain Planner, you are responsible for the strategic planning of manufacturing and distribution for the Optical Monomers business. The management team will task you with taking the demand plan and developing the supply plans using capacity modeling while you ensure the lowest cost of ownership model for the business. You will be a liaison and communication point between Plants, Sales, Transportation, Tollers and Warehousing, keeping all parties informed of potential problems impacting the business.

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.

Responsibilities:

• Lead monthly Supply & SIOP Reviews with partners (Commercial, Technical, and Plant teams)
• Improve on plant / business performance KPI's such as Capacity Utilization, Inventory Days/Dollars, OTIF, and Aged
• Maintain capacity plans, production schedules (work with Plant & Local Planning), and finite schedules to ensure the efficient delivery of inventory, service, and cost objectives
• Oversee inventory and supply planning along with coordination responsibilities for assigned plants, processes or warehouses within the Optical Monomers business
• Inventory Management – provide input on Old Age material to determine action required to initiate salvage or disposal of product
• Identify ways to improve supply planning processes and tools for assigned areas
• Provide supply planning expertise to the commercialization of new products or resolution of key inventory shortage issues

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree required; Supply Chain or in Operations/Supply Planning field preferred
• At least 5 years of experience in a planning environment
• Previous experience in a Supply Planning or Supply Chain Management environment is desired
• APICS certification as a CPIM is beneficial
• SAP experience a plus
• Must be proficient in the use of Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Word, and other desktop applications for modeling.

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.

About us: 

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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.   

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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.  

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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 the health and well-being of our employees. Any insurance coverages and benefits will be in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable plans and associated governing plan documents.  Benefits will be discussed with you by your recruiter during the hiring process. 

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