BU Global Demand Planner

Are you the kind of person that is always thinking, sketching, seeking, and adjusting? Who needs to understand how things work and then figure out how they can work better? Are you a passionate, tenacious, solver who loves to work with others who share your drive? Are you positive, constructive, and ingenious? Are you always solving? Then we’d like to meet you and bet you’d like to meet us.

Ashland has an exciting opportunity for a Global Demand Planner to join our Specialty Additives (Ashland LLC, Specialty ingredients G.P., ISP Chemicals etc.) 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.

The responsibilities of the position include, but are not limited to, the following:

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

In order to be qualified for this role, you must possess the following:

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

The following skill sets are preferred by the business unit:

Master degree or above

Institute of Business Forecasting CPF, APICS CSCP or CPIM certification preferred

Functional/Technical Skills – Maintains an 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, commands attention and changes tactics seamlessly

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 every day 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.

At Ashland our vision is to be a leading, global specialty chemicals company whose inspired and engaged employees add value to all we touch. In fact our people, employees, customers and vendors define who we are. They are the driving force behind everything we do.

Not only do we value our customers but we value our employees, and we work to offer them a dynamic and challenging environment. We hold ourselves to high standards at Ashland, and we value integrity and honesty.

Ashland has a history of attracting the best people and keeping them. The reasons are simple: industry competitive salary and benefits, pay-for-performance incentive plans and a diverse work environment where employees feel challenged and valued. People come to Ashland and stay. As a growing Fortune 500 specialty chemicals company, we offer opportunities for development and advancement throughout our global organization. Our values define who we are and what we care about as a company. If you are looking for a relationship with a company instead of simply a job, this may be a great fit.

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. NOTE: We do not accept resumes from external staffing agencies or independent recruiters for any of our openings unless we have a signed recruiting agreement in place to fill a specific position.

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Infinite possibilities

Creating good chemistry isn’t just about what happens when you add the right ingredients together. It’s about what happens when the right people are one of the ingredients. Good chemistry – the kind that can transform a market or a world – is what makes Ashland different and what makes us better.

If you’re passionate about the infinite possibilities created through good chemistry, we have a rewarding and challenging opportunity for you to help us make great things happen every day for our customers, our communities, our investors and our colleagues around the world.