Finished Goods Planner

Ppg; Gainesville (AL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

PPG, a leading materials company, is seeking a Finished Good Planner to manage finished goods supply planning at our Gainesville, TX facility. You will balance demand with inventory, capacity, and constraints, partnering with Production Scheduling and Operations to deliver optimal production plans across locations.

The role emphasizes collaboration, data analysis, and proactive risk management to protect service levels and working capital while supporting IBP initiatives and continuous

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field is required.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in supply chain planning or related operations.
• Experience with MRP/ERP or ASCP/SAP-like systems preferred.
• Strong grasp of supply and demand planning and inventory management.
• Advanced Excel skills to analyze large datasets.
• Analytical, problem-solving and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• APICS CPIM/CSCP or IBP/S&OP experience and Power BI/SQL knowledge preferred.

Responsibilities

• Own finished goods supply planning for assigned products using ASCP; review demand and inventory.
• Translate demand, forecasts, and planning parameters into actionable production needs.
• Balance customer service, inventory, capacity, lead times and constraints.
• Collaborate with Production Scheduling to convert supply needs into production plans.
• Manage inventory parameters including safety stock, lead times, and order quantities.
• Recommend actions to resolve supply-demand imbalances and optimize network inventory.
• Serve as supply chain contact for Customer Service with timely product availability updates.
• Analyze performance, perform root cause analysis, and support IBP and continuous improvement.

Skills

Supply chain planning

Inventory management

Data analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Excel advanced

Problem solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Operations Management, Engineering, Business, or related field

APICS CPIM/CSCP certification or IBP/S&OP experience (preferred)

Tools

Power BI

Power Query

SQL

Job description

As Finished Good Planner, you help manage finished goods supply planning using Oracle Advanced Supply Chain Planning (ASCP), balancing customer demand, inventory, manufacturing capacity, and operational constraints to support customer service while optimizing working capital. You partner closely with Production Scheduling, Operations, Customer Service, Raw Material Planning, and other manufacturing locations to proactively identify supply risks and drive effective supply decisions across the network. You will work with the team at our Gainesville, TX, manufacturing facility, reporting to the USCA Supply Chain Manager.

Responsibilities

• Own finished goods supply planning for assigned products using Oracle Advanced Supply Chain Planning (ASCP), reviewing demand, planned orders, projected inventory, recommendations, and exceptions.
• Translate customer demand, forecasts, inventory requirements, and planning parameters into actionable production and supply requirements.
• Balance customer service, finished goods inventory, manufacturing capacity, lead times, and operational constraints while proactively identifying shortages and supply risks.
• Partner with Production Scheduling and Operations to convert supply requirements into executable production plans and align priorities with manufacturing capabilities.
• Manage finished goods inventory and planning parameters, including safety stock, lead times, order quantities, sourcing rules, and other settings to optimize service and working capital.
• Recommend production, inventory, and transfer actions to resolve supply-demand imbalances and support inventory optimization across manufacturing locations and warehouses.
• Serve as a key Supply Chain contact for Customer Service, providing timely communication on product availability, constraints, customer priorities, and recovery plans.
• Analyze planning and inventory performance, perform root cause analysis, and support IBP, continuous improvement, and planning standardization initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Operations Management, Engineering, Business, or a related field.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in Supply Chain Planning, Inventory Planning, Production Planning, Procurement, Manufacturing, or related operations.
• Experience working with MRP/ERP or advanced planning systems; Oracle ASCP, Oracle EBS, SAP, or similar systems preferred.
• Strong understanding of supply and demand planning, inventory management, manufacturing operations, and planning parameters.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel proficiency with the ability to analyze large datasets and translate findings into actionable business decisions.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Ability to manage competing priorities, make sound decisions, and proactively identify risks in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• APICS/ASCM CPIM or CSCP certification, IBP/S&OP experience, multi-site manufacturing experience, or Power BI/Power Query/SQL experience preferred.

About us:

PPG: WE PROTECT AND BEAUTIFY THE WORLD®

Through leadership in innovation, sustainability and color, PPG helps customers in industrial, transportation, consumer products, and construction markets and aftermarkets to enhance more surfaces in more ways than does any other company. To learn more, visit www.ppg.com and follow @PPG on X.

The PPG Way 2030

We are customer champions

Proactive. Bold. Trustworthy. Everything we do starts with our customers. We listen, move fast and don’t stop until we solve their biggest challenges. When our customers win, we all grow.

We act with purpose and speed

Agile. Data-driven. Empowered. We take smart risks to stay ahead of the competition. We work proactively with agility, using quality data to develop solutions that create value.

We are excellent operators

Productive. Collaborative. Accountable. No matter our role, we identify problems, take ownership and always bring solutions. We are both proactive and responsive to drive continuous improvement and deliver results. We support our frontline, the faces of PPG to our customers.

We compete to win

Future-focused. Driven. Ambitious. We are passionate about growing our business and winning with our customers. We deliver results, embrace new technologies and leverage agility and speed as strengths.

We are PPG proud

Strong. United. Passionate. We work safely, act with integrity and value our diverse perspectives. We celebrate achievements and take pride in the positive impact we create together to protect and beautify the world.

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PPG provides equal opportunity to all candidates and employees. We offer an opportunity to grow and develop your career in an environment that provides a fulfilling workplace for employees, creates an environment for continuous learning, and embraces the ideas and diversity of others. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, pregnancy, race, color, creed, religion, national origin, age, disability status, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression.

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PPG pay ranges and benefits can vary by location which allows us to compensate employees competitively in different geographic markets. PPG considers several factors in making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, skill sets, experience and training, qualifications and education, licensure and certifications, and other organizational needs. Other incentives may apply.
Our employee benefits programs are designed to support the health and well-being of our employees. Any insurance coverages and benefits will be in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable plans and associated governing plan documents. Benefits will be discussed with you by your recruiter during the hiring process.

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