Capacity & Demand Manager

Evonik; Little Rock (AR); On-site; USD 84,000 - 152,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Immediate Benefits

Health Coverage

Legal Services

Robust 401(k) Plan

Competitive Pay

Paid Time Off & holidays

Service recognition

Job summary

Evonik is seeking a skilled Supply Chain Planner to align production and inventory with customer demand across multiple sites in the United States. You’ll collaborate with Production, Procurement, Logistics, and Sales to optimize forecasting, capacity, and prioritization, while supporting monthly S&OP and process improvements.

The role requires a strong background in demand planning, inventory control, and SAP/IBP usage, with excellent analytical and cross-functional communication abilities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Logistics, Supply Chain, Business Administration, or related field with 5 years of Supply Chain experience OR High school diploma/GED with 10 years of Supply Chain experience.
• Strong Excel skills with the ability to analyze and interpret data.
• Experience working with SAP and supply chain planning systems.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Experience with demand, supply, production, inventory, or capacity planning.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to work across departments.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and make informed decisions based on demand, capacity, and material availability.

Responsibilities

• Develop production and demand plans to ensure customer needs are met.
• Manage inventory, raw materials, capacity, and supply across multiple production sites.
• Monitor forecasts, shortages, and daily supply chain needs; communicate issues and priorities.
• Partner with Production, Procurement, Logistics, and Sales to maintain a smooth supply chain.
• Lead and support planning processes, tools, and systems, including SAP and IBP.
• Prepare and present monthly S&OP and mid-term planning reports.
• Manage product allocations by balancing demand, production capacity, material availability, and business priorities.
• Support supply chain improvement projects, reporting, product transfers, and new product introductions.

Skills

Excel

SAP

Data analysis

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Logistics or related field

High school diploma + 10 years experience in Supply Chain

Tools

IBP

Job description

What We Offer

At Evonik, you’re part of a global chemical company working in many sectors that go beyond chemistry. From lipids for tomorrow’s medicines, biosurfactants for green detergents, additives for plastics recycling or membranes to help drive forward the energy transition, you’ll play an essential part in helping the world’s most essential industries succeed.

Our success hinges on a diversity of ideas powered by people, not egos. Whether you’re a scientist or engineer, new to the team or established, in business, production, or anything in between – we cheer each other on. Because we believe we can do anything. Explore everything. And Be Part of Something Special!

Find out more about the many benefits we offer

https://www.evonik.com/en/careers/why.html

Meet the team and get to know the people behind Evonik

https://www.evonik.com/en/news/meet-the-team.html

Job Description Summary

This role is responsible for planning production and inventory to make sure customer demand is met and materials are available when needed. You’ll work closely with Production, Procurement, Logistics, and Sales to manage forecasts, capacity, shortages, and supply chain priorities. The role also supports monthly S&OP meetings, planning systems and process improvements, and serves as a key backup to the Supply Chain Manager.

Responsibilities

• Develop production and demand plans to ensure customer needs are met.
• Manage inventory, raw materials, capacity, and supply across multiple production sites.
• Monitor forecasts, shortages, and daily supply chain needs; communicate issues and priorities.
• Partner with Production, Procurement, Logistics, and Sales to maintain a smooth supply chain.
• Lead and support planning processes, tools, and systems, including SAP and IBP.
• Prepare and present monthly Supply & Operations Planning (S&OP) and mid-term planning reports.
• Manage product allocations by balancing demand, production capacity, material availability, and business priorities.
• Support supply chain improvement projects, reporting, product transfers, and new product introductions.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Logistics, Supply Chain, Business Administration, or a related field plus 5 years of Supply Chain experience OR High school diploma/GED plus 10 years of Supply Chain experience.
• Strong Excel skills with the ability to analyze and interpret data.
• Experience working with SAP and supply chain planning systems.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Experience with demand, supply, production, inventory, or capacity planning.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to work across departments.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and make informed decisions based on demand, capacity, and material availability.

The Evonik Group adopts an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) approach. Candidates are assessed based on their educational qualifications, experience, job competencies and potential and shall not be discriminated against on the basis of race, ethnicity, age, gender, religion, nationality, disability or sexual orientation or other classifications protected by local, state, or provincial regulations.

Summary Compensation & Benefits

Compensation and benefits offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors. This range represents a good faith estimate for this position. (Specific rate to be determined, but not limited to, geographic location, education, experience, knowledge, skills and abilities of applicant, internal equity, and alignment with market data).

Pay Range: $83,900 - $151,800

Preferred location is Milton, WI or Janesville, WI; however, candidates based at or near any Evonik location within the United States will be considered.

Why Choose Evonik?

• Immediate Benefits: All our benefits kick in from day one!
• Comprehensive Health Coverage: Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Legal Support: Access to MetLife Legal Service.
• Robust 401(k) Plan: Generous employer contributions, company match, and retirement benefits.
• Competitive Pay: Eligibility for annual merit and bonus
• Time Off: Competitive PTO policy in addition to floating holiday schedule
• Recognition: Celebrate milestones with company-recognized service award

Join our team at Evonik and be part of an exciting, innovative environment where you'll tackle engaging tasks alongside a supportive team.