BU Global Demand Planner

Overview

Ashland has an exciting opportunity for a Global Demand Planner to join our Specialty Additives business at our Schaffhausen location. This is a very visible, significant role within the Company and the Supply Chain function. This position will report to the BU SA Supply Chain Director.

Responsibilities

• Developing and maintaining forecasting models, analyzing and interpreting historical and current data and correcting discrepancies, using Infor/Arkieva planning system and SAP
• Maintaining close relations with the commercial and customer service organizations and attend sales meetings in the region
• Lead Demand review meetings as part of Integrated Business Planning process
• Provide demand requirements for (short and long term) production plans together with the Strategic Business Unit Planning Leads and BU Supply Chain Leads
• Monitoring key forecasting performance metrics and drive continuous improvement

Qualifications

• A minimum of a Bachelor’s degree
• 5-10 years' experience in Demand Forecasting, Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP), Sales, Marketing, Materials Management and/or Operations
• Demonstrated ability to perform complex statistical analyses
• Experience with forecasting software
• Strong verbal and writing skills in English, additional languages a plus

Preferred qualifications

• Master degree or above
• Institute of Business Forecasting CPF, APICS CSCP or CPIM certification preferred
• Functional/Technical Skills – Advanced knowledge of supply chain best practices and software applications including Advanced Planning, SAP, Excel, Power BI and PowerPoint
• Business Knowledge and Acumen - Understands the drivers that impact performance and growth of a business
• Financial and Statistical Knowledge and Aptitude – Capable of interpreting and analyzing statistical data, information and financial reports
• Presentation Skills – Skilled in a variety of settings, both formal and informal

About Ashland

In more than 100 countries, the people of Ashland LLC (NYSE: ASH) provide the specialty chemicals, technologies and insights to help customers create new and improved products for today and sustainable solutions for tomorrow. Our chemistry is at work in a wide variety of markets and applications, including architectural coatings, automotive, construction, energy, personal care and pharmaceutical. Visit www.ashland.com to see the innovations we offer.

Our vision is to be a leading global specialty chemicals company whose inspired and engaged employees add value to all we touch. We value integrity and honesty, and we strive to offer a dynamic and challenging environment. We hold ourselves to high standards at Ashland.

Ashland is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled/Gender Identity/Sexual Orientation. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. We do not accept resumes from external staffing agencies or independent recruiters unless we have a signed recruiting agreement for a specific position.

Job details

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Management and Manufacturing
• Industries: Chemical Manufacturing