Senior Supply Planner & S&OP Lead

Sun Chemical Corporation

Cincinnati, Northern (OH, KY)

Hybrid

USD 90,000 - 120,000

Full time

10 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401(k) match

Paid holidays

Paid Time Off

Disability coverage

Life insurance

Job summary

Sun Chemical Corporation in North America is seeking a senior Supply Planner to balance demand, production capacity, inventory, and material availability for optimal service levels. You will drive the S&OP process, lead supply reviews, and coordinate cross-functional teams across Manufacturing, Commercial, Product Management, Technical Services, and Operations.

The ideal candidate brings 7+ years in supply planning within chemical manufacturing, strong Excel and ERP experience, and proven

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management or related field.
7+ years of supply chain experience, preferably in chemical manufacturing.
Demonstrated success in leading S&OP reviews and preparing supply meeting packets.
Strong knowledge of end-to-end supply chain processes and hands-on 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.
Proven ability to work self-motivated with minimal supervision; strong cross-functional communication and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

Prepare supply packets with inventory levels, plan-to-produce metrics, and service levels to meet customer demand.
Lead regular Supply Review meetings to evaluate production plans, inventory positions, and capacity requirements for S&OP.
Collaborate with operations and regional teams to convert forecasts into executable production plans and capacity models.
Manage inventory targets to support service, working capital, and operational objectives; address dormant and slow-moving inventory with corrective actions.
Drive inventory optimization while maintaining service levels.
Assess production capacity and material availability to meet forecasted demand; resolve constraints via proactive planning.
Coordinate product reallocations and resupply activities to maximize service and minimize costs; support new product launches and product lifecycle transitions.
Participate in supply scenario planning to support business prioritization and profitability.
Engage in targeted customer reviews to validate inventory coverage and align service expectations.