Strategic Capacity & Demand Planning Lead

Evonik; Spring (TX); On-site; USD 84,000 - 152,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Immediate benefits from day one

Health coverage

401(k) plan with company match

Bonus eligibility

Paid time off

Job summary

Evonik is seeking a seasoned Supply Chain Planner to optimize production and inventory so customer demand is met while ensuring material availability. You’ll collaborate with Production, Procurement, Logistics, and Sales to balance forecasts, capacity, shortages, and priorities.

You’ll support monthly S&OP, leverage planning systems, and serve as a key backup to the Supply Chain Manager, driving improvements across the chain.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Logistics, Supply Chain, Business Administration, or related field plus 5 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 Supply & Operations Planning (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

Data analysis

Cross‑functional work

Communication

Education

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

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

Tools

IBP

SAP

Job description

Evonik is seeking a seasoned Supply Chain Planner to optimize production and inventory so customer demand is met while ensuring material availability. You’ll collaborate with Production, Procurement, Logistics, and Sales to balance forecasts, capacity, shortages, and priorities.

You’ll support monthly S&OP, leverage planning systems, and serve as a key backup to the Supply Chain Manager, driving improvements across the chain.