Strategic Capacity & Demand Manager

Evonik; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 84,000 - 152,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Immediate Benefits

Comprehensive Health Coverage

Robust 401(k) Plan

Competitive Pay

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Evonik is seeking a seasoned Supply Chain Planner to ensure on-time customer delivery and optimize inventory across multiple production sites in the United States. You’ll partner with Production, Procurement, Logistics and Sales to manage forecasts, capacity, shortages, and priorities in a dynamic environment.

The role supports S&OP, planning systems, and process improvements, and acts as a key backup to the Supply Chain Manager, requiring strong analytics and cross-functional collaboration.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Logistics, Supply Chain, Business Administration, or related field or 10 years of supply chain experience.
• Strong Excel skills with the ability to analyze and interpret data.
• Experience working with SAP and supply chain planning systems.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Experience with demand, supply, production, inventory, or capacity planning.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to work across departments.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and make informed decisions based on demand, capacity, and material availability.

Responsibilities

• Develop production and demand plans to ensure customer needs are met.
• Manage inventory, raw materials, capacity, and supply across multiple production sites.
• Monitor forecasts, shortages, and daily supply chain needs; communicate issues and priorities.
• Partner with Production, Procurement, Logistics, and Sales to maintain a smooth supply chain.
• Lead and support planning processes, tools, and systems, including SAP and IBP.
• Prepare and present monthly S&OP and mid-term planning reports.
• Manage product allocations by balancing demand, production capacity, material availability, and business priorities.
• Support supply chain improvement projects, reporting, product transfers, and new product introductions.

Skills

Excel

SAP

Supply chain planning

Analytical thinking

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Logistics, Supply Chain, Business Administration, or related field

High school diploma/GED + 10 years of Supply Chain experience

Tools

IBP

Job description

Evonik is seeking a seasoned Supply Chain Planner to ensure on-time customer delivery and optimize inventory across multiple production sites in the United States. You’ll partner with Production, Procurement, Logistics and Sales to manage forecasts, capacity, shortages, and priorities in a dynamic environment.

The role supports S&OP, planning systems, and process improvements, and acts as a key backup to the Supply Chain Manager, requiring strong analytics and cross-functional collaboration.