Senior S&OP Supply Planner

Sun Chemical

Cincinnati (OH)

On-site

USD 95,000 - 135,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401(k) with match

Life insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Sun Chemical, a leading global supplier in packaging and graphic solutions, seeks a Supply Planner for its North America Packaging & Graphics Division to balance demand, production capacity, inventory, and material availability while achieving service and inventory targets.

You will lead S&OP processes, prepare supply packets, collaborate across Manufacturing, Commercial, Product Management and Technical Services, and drive inventory optimization to support lifecycle transitions and new product

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management or related field (or equivalent).
7+ years of supply chain experience, preferably in supply planning within a chemical manufacturing environment.
Demonstrated success in leading S&OP supply reviews and preparing supply meeting packets and executive presentation materials.
Strong knowledge of end-to-end supply chain processes and hands-on experience running S&OP workflows.
Experience with material and supply planning within ERP/CRM environments.
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (PowerPoint proficiency required); strong analytical, problem-solving, and scenario-modeling skills to build sound business cases and drive root cause analysis.
Proven ability to work self-motivated with minimal supervision; strong cross-functional communication and collaboration skills in a high-volume, highly matrixed, SLA environment.

Responsibilities

Prepare supply packets that include inventory levels, plan-to-produce metrics, customer service levels, and overall plans to meet customer demand volumes.
Lead regular Supply Review meetings with manufacturing and operations teams to evaluate production plans, inventory positions, and capacity requirements as critical inputs to the S&OP process; prepare and analyze supply planning data, metrics, and presentation materials for executive and cross-functional review.
Collaborate with operations and regional supply teams to convert demand forecasts into executable production plans and rough-cut capacity plans; identify supply constraints, evaluate risks, and develop scenario models to support informed decision-making and resolution strategies.
Inventory management: develop and maintain inventory targets that support customer service, working capital, and operational objectives; monitor inventory performance against established targets and key business metrics; manage dormant, excess, and slow-moving inventory by partnering with operations and commercial teams to develop corrective action plans.
Drive inventory optimization initiatives while maintaining required service levels.
Assess production capacity and material availability to ensure sufficient supply for forecasted demand. Identify and resolve capacity constraints and material shortages through proactive planning and cross-functional collaboration.
Coordinate product reallocations and resupply activities to maximize customer service while minimizing operational and transportation costs. Partner with Product Management, Technical, Commercial, and Manufacturing teams to support new product introductions, product transfers, and product discontinuations. Develop transition plans that ensure uninterrupted customer service while minimizing inventory obsolescence and dormancy risks. Monitor launch and phase-out activities to ensure accurate supply planning throughout the product lifecycle.
Business Scenario planning to include the support of development of supply scenarios during constrained supply situations; provide supply planning input to commercial and product management teams to support business prioritization and profitability objectives.
Participate in targeted customer account reviews for complex supply chains or long-lead-time products. Collaborate with customers, customer service teams, and commercial stakeholders to validate inventory coverage and align service expectations.
Serve as a key supply chain liaison across manufacturing, operations, commercial, and technical organizations.