Sr Materials Planner (Master Planner)

Veolia; New Philadelphia (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Veolia is seeking a Master Planner based in New Philadelphia, Ohio, to manage supply chain operations and maintain supply plans based on demand forecasts. You will coordinate S&OP processes, validate demand inputs, and oversee the execution of supply plans across functional teams.

The ideal candidate has at least 5 years of experience in supply chain planning and is proficient in SAP. Travel is minimal, and the role emphasizes a collaborative and proactive approach to problem-solving.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of planning or relevant supply-chain work experience.
• Proficiency in SAP MRP or Logistic modules.
• Advanced analytical and technical problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Own and manage the supply plan and constraints.
• Drive the execution of operational plans.
• Monitor material shortages and coordinate actions.
• Lead continuous improvement projects.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Communication

Negotiation

ERP systems

Leadership

Education

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

High School diploma with at least 8 years of related experience

Tools

SAP

Job description

Company Description

Veolia Group is a global leader in environmental services, operating across all five continents with nearly 218,000 employees. Specializing in water, energy, and waste management, Veolia Group designs and implements innovative solutions for decarbonization, depollution, and resource regeneration, supporting communities and industries in their ecological transformation. Within this framework, Veolia's Water Technology Business brings together a dedicated team of experienced professionals committed to tackling the world’s most complex challenges related to water scarcity, quality, productivity, and energy. Together, we pursue a shared mission to create a more sustainable future.

Job Description

As the Master Planner, you will orchestrate the translation of unconstrained demand forecasts into highly feasible, operationally validated physical constrained supply plans. You will strictly own the supply plan and material constraints while co-owning critical S&OP trade‑off decisions on the monthly cadence of the S&OP Supply Chain Review (SCR). You will be responsible for validating demand inputs, running capacity and material constraints, reconciling gaps, and driving the execution of the locked operating plan across cross‑functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Key duties and responsibilities within the S&OP process (4‑Week cadence):
  • Week 1 – Demand validation & data integrity: Lead alignment to ensure demand inputs are clean, realistic and aligned before SCR begins. Challenge and validate forecast vs. actuals, identify abnormal demand spikes, review backlogs with Customer Fulfillment Solutions (CFS). Ensure master data integrity by validating lead times, batch/lot sizes, and safety stock levels.
  • Week 2 – Supply review & material feasibility: Translate demand into a feasible supply plan by evaluating material and capacity constraints. Run MRP simulations to identify raw material shortages or long lead‑time risks, and evaluate production sequences against available vessel and labor capacity to pinpoint bottlenecks together with Production Planner & Scheduler. Simulate scenario planning, including pull‑in/push‑out order strategies and alternate sourcing.
  • Week 3 – Pre‑S&OP balancing: Reconcile demand against supply to prepare decision‑ready scenarios (Unconstrained x Constrained). Identify unmet demand, define allocation strategies and service priorities for key customers, document supply and capacity risks, and recommend inventory strategies such as building ahead when capacity allows or deferring production to avoid excess.
  • Week 4 – PCR & execution kick‑off: Drive decision readiness and closure by summarizing key gaps, trade‑offs, and risks for the Plan Consensus Review (PCR). Upon locking the approved operating plan, communicate execution priorities clearly to Production, Procurement, Logistics, and CFS teams. Propose targets for the next cycle, including service levels and adherence expectations.
• Daily standard work & execution:
  • Drive the execution of the wing‑to‑wing operational plan while reacting to operational realities, setting priorities and aligning with Supply Chain partners to balance supply vs. demand.
  • Monitor material shortages, coordinate expedite actions with Procurement, and oversee daily Purchase Requisitions (PR) to Purchase Orders (PO) conversions.
  • Track production adherence against the schedule, update for quality holds or unplanned downtime, and adjust short‑term schedules within the planning horizon.
  • Manage inventory touchpoints, including validating system accuracy, reviewing service levels, and identifying and driving reductions for Slow‑Moving/Non‑Moving (SMNM) or obsolete inventory.
  • Lead continuous improvement projects and support New Product Introductions (NPI) and lifecycle management.
  • Define methodologies for prioritising the activities of the Master Planner team based on information from other areas of the company.
  • Propose and lead the implementation of new policies, processes, and procedures within Supply Planning to ensure continuous improvement in the area and expand the use of new tools, measurements, and methodologies.
  • Replicate knowledge related to the Master Planning area to other employees (coaching/mentoring).
• Key characteristics:
  • Team player, proactive and self‑starter behaviour.
  • Develop relationships through strong communication and negotiation skills with internal and external stakeholders.
  • Ability to effectively communicate information and data (verbal and written).
  • Supports continuous improvement activities.
  • Comfortable analyzing and interpreting large datasets or spreadsheets.
• Knowledge, skills & abilities:
  • Advanced analytical and technical problem‑solving skills to manage complex trade‑off decisions involving scheduling conflicts, capacity disruptions, and material shortages.
  • Experience in ERP systems and advanced MRP planning modules (e.g., SAP/MRP).
  • Proactive leadership and the ability to influence cross‑functional internal and external stakeholders through strong negotiation and communication skills.
  • Comfortable analysing, interpreting, and manipulating large datasets to develop supply scenarios.
  • Strong adherence to driving a Safety First mindset.

Qualifications

• Required:
  • Bachelor’s degree in Business Management, Engineering, Supply Chain, or related major (or High School diploma with at least 8 years of planning or related supply‑chain work experience).
  • At least 5 years of planning or relevant supply‑chain work experience.
  • At least 5 years of experience on SAP – MRP or Logistic modules.
• Preferred (if applicable):
  • ASCM CPIM – Certified in production and inventory planning.

Additional Information

Travel: less than 5% of the time.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

As an inclusive company, Veolia is committed to diversity and gives equal consideration to all applications, without discrimination.