Supply Chain Planner

Evonik; Mobile (AL); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Evonik Corporation is seeking a Supply Chain Planner to manage precursor material supply for ROHACELL production, coordinating long-term S&OP with Commercial, Americas Operations, Tollers and global ROHACELL production. The role includes complex MTO shapes planning and end-to-end toll manufacturing oversight.

You will lead cross-functional teams, develop planning tools, and deliver BI-driven insights to optimize inventory and service levels.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and 3 years+ experience in Supply Chain/Logistics/Operations in chemical industry, or associate's degree considered with 6-10 years’ experience.
• Key user expertise in SAP (including transactional knowledge within inventory/material management, production control, IBP/APO, toll-manufacturing) and Power BI is highly preferred
• Must have strong leadership skills in diverse teams and environments. Excellent written and communication skills with proficiency in MS Office applications and high proficiency in Excel.
• Must have high degree of initiative to develop, implement, evaluate & modify processes, procedures and tools in highly matrixed and continuous improvement environment.
• Must possess high interpersonal effectiveness for a diverse and innovative environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and communicate to a cross functional management team audience regular Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) plan in collaboration with global S&OP process.
• Leverage IBP data to create strategic supply plan for all Performance Foams AMR operations, with focus on 2-to-18 month time horizon.
• Develop new production planning and execution tracking tools for all areas of the expanded Performance Foams Mobile operation.
• Develop and maintain new tools for efficient Shapes production planning for complex made to order Shapes operation.
• Shapes production unit expansion adds new complexity and opportunity for improved returns through maximized utilization.
• Manage end-to-end toll manufacturing activities, including all logistics between raw materials, tollers and final product warehousing.
• Communicate and schedule with toller in alignment with product management, sales, customer service, and quality.
• Optimize inventory and Net Working Capital for improved financial metrics performance.
• Monitor conspicuous materials and take measures to reduce or eliminate them.
• Conduct routine cycle counts and physical inventory reconciliation.
• Support the business and production with advanced reporting (SAP W11, Power BI) to improve operational efficiency.
• Review and update SAP master data as appropriate to improve the accuracy of supply chain and production reporting processes.
• Provide dashboard analysis and support.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Excel

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Associate degree with 6-10 years experience

Tools

SAP

Power BI

MS Office

Job description

The Evonik Group adopts an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) approach. Candidates are assessed based on their educational qualifications, experience, job competencies and potential and shall not be discriminated against on the basis of race, ethnicity, age, gender, religion, nationality, disability or sexual orientation or other classifications protected by local, state, or provincial regulations.

What We Offer

Explore a world of opportunities with us. Look ahead with us and help shape innovative solutions to make our world more sustainable and life healthier, more vibrant and more comfortable. At Evonik, you have the chance to explore, thrive, and grow alongside 33,000 colleagues. Among attractive career paths and high-quality development programs, we not only offer performance-based remuneration and occupational health benefits but also hybrid and flexible working environments with #SmartWork. Bring your fresh perspective, develop your strengths, break out your mold, and find a career that fits your dreams with us.

Job Description Summary

The Supply Chain Planner serves as the primary resource for managing the supply chain of precursor material for the ROHACELL® production unit that has a long supply planning time. This includes the strategic coordination of the long‑term planning process (S&OP) with the aim of making products available at the right time and with the agreed service levels in collaboration with Commercial, Americas Operations, Tollers and global ROHACELL production of major input raw material to facility. Scope will also include developing and maintaining production planning for complex custom MTO Shapes operation.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and communicate to a cross functional management team audience regular Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) plan in collaboration with global S&OP process. Leverage IBP data to create strategic supply plan for all Performance Foams AMR operations, with focus on 2-to-18 month time horizon. Develop new production planning and execution tracking tools for all areas of the expanded Performance Foams Mobile operation.
• Develop and maintain new tools for efficient Shapes production planning for complex made to order Shapes operation. Shapes production unit expansion adds new complexity and opportunity for improved returns through maximized utilization.
• Manage end-to-end toll manufacturing activities, including all logistics between raw materials, tollers and final product warehousing. Communicate and schedule with toller in alignment with product management, sales, customer service, and quality.
• Optimize inventory and Net Working Capital for improved financial metrics performance. Monitor conspicuous materials and take measures to reduce or eliminate them. Conduct routine cycle counts and physical inventory reconciliation.
• Support the business and production with advanced reporting (SAP W11, Power BI) to improve operational efficiency. Review and update SAP master data as appropriate to improve the accuracy of supply chain and production reporting processes. Provide dashboard analysis and support.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree and 3 years+ experience in Supply Chain/Logistics/Operations in chemical industry, or associate's degree considered with 6-10 years’ experience.
• Key user expertise in SAP (including transactional knowledge within inventory/material management, production control, IBP/APO, toll-manufacturing) and Power BI is highly preferred
• Must have strong leadership skills in diverse teams and environments. Excellent written and communication skills with proficiency in MS Office applications and high proficiency in Excel.
• Must have high degree of initiative to develop, implement, evaluate & modify processes, procedures and tools in highly matrixed and continuous improvement environment.
• Must possess high interpersonal effectiveness for a diverse and innovative environment.

In accordance with federal regulations, this position requires U.S. citizenship. Proof of citizenship will be required upon hire.

Company is Evonik Corporation