Strategic Demand & Capacity Planner

Evonik; Little Rock (AR); On-site; USD 84,000 - 152,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Immediate Benefits

Health Coverage

Legal Services

Robust 401(k) Plan

Competitive Pay

Paid Time Off & holidays

Service recognition

Job summary

Evonik is seeking a skilled Supply Chain Planner to align production and inventory with customer demand across multiple sites in the United States. You’ll collaborate with Production, Procurement, Logistics, and Sales to optimize forecasting, capacity, and prioritization, while supporting monthly S&OP and process improvements.

The role requires a strong background in demand planning, inventory control, and SAP/IBP usage, with excellent analytical and cross-functional communication abilities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Logistics, Supply Chain, Business Administration, or related field with 5 years of Supply Chain experience OR High school diploma/GED with 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

Data analysis

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Logistics or related field

High school diploma + 10 years experience in Supply Chain

Tools

IBP

Job description

Evonik is seeking a skilled Supply Chain Planner to align production and inventory with customer demand across multiple sites in the United States. You’ll collaborate with Production, Procurement, Logistics, and Sales to optimize forecasting, capacity, and prioritization, while supporting monthly S&OP and process improvements.

The role requires a strong background in demand planning, inventory control, and SAP/IBP usage, with excellent analytical and cross-functional communication abilities.