Senior Demand Planner

PPG Industries (UK) Limited; Monroeville (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the chemical and paint industry is seeking a Demand Planning Manager to enhance inventory management and customer service. The role involves coordinating demand planning activities, leading operational calls, and ensuring effective inventory control. Candidates should possess a bachelor's degree and at least 5 years of experience in demand planning, preferably in consumer goods. Strong analytical skills and proficiency in Oracle or SAP are essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in a matrix organization.
• Demand and material planning knowledge, preferably in consumer goods.

Responsibilities

• Lead demand planning and inventory management for the SBU.
• Coordinate demand planning activities and maintain inventory balance.
• Drive SIOP process and prepare demand review presentations.

Skills

Problem-solving

Logical thinking

Organizing

Target-oriented mindset

Proficiency in English

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Bachelor’s degree in Science

Bachelor’s degree in Business management

Tools

Oracle

SAP

Job description

You will lead the demand planning and inventory management process for the respective SBU. You will support leadership team with multiple analysis to allow better inventory management for the respective SBU while maintaining a high customer service level. You will report directly to Country Supply Chain Manager.

Key Responsibilities

• Achieving Customer Service (OTIF)
  • Lead the weekly operations call to plan production and customer demand.
  • Apply customer service mindset in daily operations.
  • To coordinate the backlogs/overdue meeting with customer service & production planner.
• Establish a Consensus Demand Plan
  • Coordinate the SBU demand planning activities - (SIOP, consensus forecast), maintaining the optimum balance between service level (OTIF), inventory (stock levels) and new product introduction (phase in/out).
• To sustain the Demand Plan Outlook
  • To standardize the process related to demand planning for SBU.
  • Use statistical forecast to create reliable base demand plan on-monthly-basis with the support from demand review with commercial & site team.
  • Review forecast against actual sales and consumption and coordinate with planners for replenishment and stock readiness.
• Drive SIOP Process
  • To prepare the demand review deck (presentation) to facilitate the SIOP meeting; participate and document the actions registers (minute meetings) and provide strict follow up on the established agreements later.
  • To participate in the supply/demand balancing process ensuring a clear understanding of the assumptions made in the demand plan.
• Activate the regional demand planning principles and priorities within SBU business.
  • To highlight/escalate any issues related to demand/supply that requires business decision & follow-up.
  • Monthly measurement of Forecast Accuracy SBU KPIs (BIAS & MAPE). Prepare, report, and communicate the results to regional supply chain leaders.
• Drive RAMC review process
  • Perform the necessary analysis to ensure excess, slow moving, expired and dead-stock value is reduced and controlled at an acceptable level.
  • To lead the necessary review with stakeholders to ensure identified actions are implemented.
• Inventory Management
  • To coordinate within SEA or outside SEA for reducing excess inventory· To coordinate on the stock replenishment internally
  • To review the latest safety stock setting & publish the safety stock performance.
• System and master data
  • Implement data uploading and any master data maintenance.
  • On quarterly basis review the product/material classification of MTS, MTO & FMTO and make necessary changes after consulting commercial, technical and production team.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of working experience with exposure to matrix organization and delivering quality results.
• Minimum bachelor’s degree in engineering, Science or Business management.
• Demand and material planning knowledge and experience, preferably from consumer goods industry.
• Knowledge of and experience from chemical / paint industry are advantageous.
• Advance working knowledge with Oracle or SAP.
• Proficiency in English and capability to work with a cross-functional team
• Problem-solving, logical thinking, organizing, target-oriented mindset.

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.

About us:

Here at PPG we make it happen, and we seek candidates of the highest integrity and professionalism who share our values, with the commitment and drive to strive today to do better than yesterday – everyday.

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We partner with customers to create mutual value.
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We run it like we own it.
We do better today than yesterday – everyday.

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, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression. If you need assistance to complete your application due to a disability, please email [e-mail].

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