Demand & Capacity Planning Lead

Evonik; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 84,000 - 152,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Immediate benefits

Health coverage

401(k) plan

Annual bonus

Paid time off

Job summary

Evonik is seeking a Supply Chain Planner to coordinate production and inventory to meet customer demand across multiple sites. You’ll work with Production, Procurement, Logistics, and Sales to manage forecasts, capacity, shortages, and supply chain priorities.

The role supports monthly S&OP, planning systems, and process improvements, and serves as a backup to the Supply Chain Manager. A Bachelor’s degree in Logistics or a related field (or equivalent experience) plus strong Excel and SAP/IBP

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Logistics, Supply Chain, Business Administration, or related field.
• Strong Excel skills with the ability to analyze and interpret data.
• Experience with SAP and supply chain planning systems.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Experience with demand, supply, production, inventory, or capacity planning.

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 skills

Analytical thinking

Communication

Decision making

Demand planning

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Logistics, Supply Chain, Business Administration, or related field

High school diploma/GED

Tools

SAP

IBP

Job description

Evonik is seeking a Supply Chain Planner to coordinate production and inventory to meet customer demand across multiple sites. You’ll work with Production, Procurement, Logistics, and Sales to manage forecasts, capacity, shortages, and supply chain priorities.

The role supports monthly S&OP, planning systems, and process improvements, and serves as a backup to the Supply Chain Manager. A Bachelor’s degree in Logistics or a related field (or equivalent experience) plus strong Excel and SAP/IBP