Integrated Planner

Eastman Chemical B.V.; Rotterdam; On-site; EUR 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Eastman Chemical B.V. in Rotterdam seeks an Integrated Planner to define and execute the master production schedule (MPS) for an Estonia-based site.

The role collaborates with demand and business managers, manufacturing leaders, and cross-functional teams to balance supply, inventory, and demand for uninterrupted supply. The ideal candidate holds a Master’s degree in a relevant field, 3+ years in forecasting or supply chain, and proficiency in SAP, OMP, and Power BI, with knowledge of S&OP/IBP

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Supply Chain Management or related field required or preferred.
• At least 3 years’ experience in forecasting, supply chain, manufacturing, or business operations.
• Strong SAP experience and exposure to advanced planning tools (OMP) is expected.
• Experience using Power BI and analytics to support decision making.
• Knowledge of S&OP or IBP business processes is important.
• APICS CPIM or CSCP certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a detailed master production schedule (MPS) to support business strategy and communicate it to stakeholders.
• Monitor and optimize supply plans to maximize value, considering asset optimization, balancing, logistics costs, inventory, and transitions.
• Support the IBP process and assist in developing a 24-month supply plan.
• Assess new business opportunities and supply capabilities.
• Use analytics to model 'what-if' scenarios and propose optimized solutions.
• Identify constraints and propose alternatives to meet demand plans.
• Evaluate order commitments and sales allocations and modify plans as needed.
• Identify and elevate variances from the plan and manage exceptions.
• Coordinate plant-to-plant transfers, raw materials, and packaging stock.
• Interface with Materials Handling, Manufacturing, Logistics, QA, Purchasing, and other planning groups.
• Provide forecasts to procurement based on MPS or S&OP plans.
• Participate in Tactical Business Reviews and collaborate on variance solutions.
• Seek AMS options for alternate supply methods.

Skills

Forecasting experience

Power BI

S&OP/IBP knowledge

Solvers experience

Education

Master’s degree in Supply Chain Management

APICS CPIM/CSCP preferred

Tools

SAP

OMP (advanced planning software)

Job description

The Integrated Planner plays a critical role in defining and executing the master production schedule (MPS) toenable effective Integrated Business Planning (IBP). This position primarily focuses on detailed planning,scheduling, and inventory management for the manufacturing site in Estonia. The Integrated Planner collaborateswith a diverse range of stakeholders, including demand and business managers, manufacturing area leaders,interfacing supply planners, customer service and logistics, as well as sales representatives in various regions. Themain objective of the Integrated Planner is to ensure an uninterrupted supply process by balancing supply,inventory, and demand. The Integrated Planner reports to the Supply Chain Manager, Chemical Intermediates.

• Location: Kohtla-Jarve, Estonia
• Location: Rotterdam, The Netherlands

Responsibilities

Planning

• Develop and implement a detailed master production schedule (MPS) that supports the business strategy andeffectively communicate it to key stakeholders.
• Monitor and optimize supply plans to maximize value through asset optimization, plant balancing, logisticscosts, inventory control, and minimizing product transitions.
• Contribute to the IBP process and actively support the Supply Manager in developing the 24-month supplyplan.
• Evaluate new business/demand opportunities and provide an assessment of supply capabilities.
• Utilize key analytics to model "what-if" scenarios and propose optimized solutions based on variablesupply/demand conditions.
• Identify constraints and propose alternatives where demand plans cannot be met, taking into account diverseperspectives.
• Determine if order commitment and/or sales allocation plans are warranted and propose plan modificationsrequired to meet goals.
• Identify, communicate, and elevate variances from the plan.
• Manage and resolve variances and exceptions.
• Manage plant-to-plant, raw materials, and packaging stock transfers.
• Interface with Materials Handling, Manufacturing, Logistics, QA, Receiving, Purchasing, and other planninggroups regarding raw materials procurement issues.
• Provide forecasts to procurement based on Master Production Schedules (MPS) or S&OP Plan.
• Participate in the Tactical Business Review (TBR) meetings for the respective areas and actively collaborate onsolutions to identified variances from plans.
• Identify and recommend options for alternate methods of supply (AMS).

Inventory

• Maintain bulk and packaged finished product, raw material, intermediates, and by-products inventory levels and replenishments in line with agreed targets.
• Identify and support inventory optimization opportunities.
• Assist with inventory adjustment analysis, including storage location proposals.
• Manage aged and blocked inventories and work with manufacturing and product management on preventive measures and solutions with minimum impact to the business.
• Evaluate and define the inventory strategy by continuously reviewing safety stock and target inventories, in line with the changing business environment.

Project coordination

• Support, manage, coordinate and/or facilitate solutions around customer inquiries and business processes, such as product management, winning or protecting the business, complaint handling and returned material.
• Develop and maintain in-depth knowledge of key customers, markets, and products in responsibility.
• Initiate improvement opportunities (processes, tools, and knowledge) and proactively support implementation, including optimization of shipment modes, loads, inventory, and packaging strategies.
• Continually seek ways to improve information visibility and availability.
• Seek optimization opportunities across the value chain in collaboration with Supply Chain Manager and Logistics Business Manager.
• Maintain and optimize Master Data in planning systems.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree from an accredited college or university. Supply Chain Management degree is preferred.
• Three plus years’ experience in forecasting, supply chain, manufacturing, and/or business.
• Good command of SAP and advanced planning software, preferably OMP. Experience with solvers is a big advantage!
• Experience with Power BI tools and analytics.
• Knowledge and experience in S&OP or IBP business processes.
• APICS, CPIM, or CSCP preferred.