SIOP Demand PLanner

Saint Gobain Cristaleria, SL; Wayne (NJ); On-site; USD 102,000 - 158,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in high-performance materials is seeking a Planner to enhance forecast accuracy and manage inventory levels. This role demands strong analytical skills and experience in manufacturing planning. Join a culture of respect and innovation, and contribute to impactful projects that drive progress across various industries.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Retirement Plans

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

Bonuses

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in manufacturing planning and scheduling.
• Knowledge of SIOP implementation required.

Responsibilities

• Drive accuracy between customer forecasts and inventory levels.
• Analyze quantity and financial forecasts.
• Manage inventory levels and communicate strategies.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Communication

Organization

Planning

Excel

Education

Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing, Supply Chain, or related field

Tools

MRP/ERP systems

Job description

The goal of a Planner at SG Wayne is to strategize and drive accuracy between customer forecasts and inventory levels. The primary focus of this role is to maximize cash flow by predicting accurate sales and service levels through effective implementation of the SIOP Process (sales/inventory/operations planning).

This position maintains constant relationships with the sales, customer service, finance, purchasing, and manufacturing teams to understand demand forecasting drivers. You will challenge forecasts from sales teams and perform relevant data analysis. Improve forecast accuracy through transversal coordination actions and updates of the Supply Chain Planning tool. Be responsible for running, analyzing, and reviewing reports related to forecast accuracy, adjusting POs accordingly, communicating changes, and analyzing and tracking freight spend at the site to optimize shipments and maintain correct inventory levels.

Is this job for you?

• Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing, Supply Chain, or related field required.
• 5+ years of experience in a manufacturing environment in planning, master scheduling, and production scheduling. Understanding of JIT, Time-Based Manufacturing, BOMs, routings, and planning parameters is essential. Knowledge of SIOP implementation is required.
• Excellent computer skills, especially in Excel, and familiarity with MRP/ERP systems. Strong analytical skills and good communication skills are necessary.
• Excellent organization, planning, and follow-up skills are crucial for success in this position.

A little more about us

Saint-Gobain’s innovations impact nearly every major industry worldwide, driving progress and inspiring us to go beyond the impossible. Within Mobility, our teams design and engineer critical, high-performance materials and solutions—most in challenging conditions and core systems integral to daily life—whether during commutes, flights, medical research, space exploration, or underwater endeavors. We aim to collaborate with our customers and communities to improve and engineer the world of tomorrow!

Our team members foster a culture of respect, open communication, and commitment to our customers and each other. We believe working together transforms good ideas into great ones.

With a history spanning over 350 years, Saint-Gobain offers stability and security as a Global 500 company while operating like agile startups, encouraging entrepreneurial spirit, teamwork, and innovative thinking.

We empower our employees to develop their expertise and make a significant impact. Saint-Gobain provides numerous opportunities and resources for professional growth, supporting you in creating and realizing your career vision.

Invent yourself at Saint-Gobain Mobility, and together, we’ll achieve the impossible!

To make sure nothing is forgotten

Essential functions include:

Upstream management:

• Participate actively in the New Job Report process by maintaining relationships with sales, marketing, finance, sourcing, and manufacturing to understand demand drivers.
• Challenge sales forecasts and historical data with relevant analysis.
• Enhance forecast accuracy using statistical models and software, updating the Supply Chain Planning tool accordingly.

Analysis:

• Analyze quantity and financial forecasts.
• Report on forecast accuracy and inventory KPIs.
• Lead quarterly SIOP meetings and utilize the SIOP tool effectively for Wayne.
• Monitor inventory levels, develop improvement plans, and collaborate with the Category Manager for raw material consolidation.
• Assess freight spend and implement cost-optimizing consolidations.

In-process management:

• Maintain item master data, BOMs, routings, and other system data related to planning and purchasing.

Downstream management:

• Coordinate customer projects with Supply Planning.
• Manage inventory levels.
• Communicate inventory strategies (high runners, new products, substitutions, end-of-life) to the Supply Planning team.
• Adjust forecasts and inventory rules based on demand and market trends.
• Analyze actual demand versus forecast, assess data and trends, and update forecasts as needed.

Legal Statement

Saint-Gobain is an equal employment opportunity employer, committed to diversity and inclusion, providing opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, or other protected categories.

Benefits of joining us

We offer a comprehensive Total Rewards package, including a pay range of $102,000 to $158,000 annually, with potential bonuses. The total target cash compensation ranges from $115,200 to $178,500, depending on various factors. We also provide benefits supporting physical, emotional, financial, and social well-being, including health insurance, retirement plans, life insurance, paid time off, and more.