As the Capacity Supply Chain Planner, you will leverage advanced tools to project finished goods inventory levels, ensuring a balance that supports the lowest total cost of ownership for the business. You will be a critical liaison, the Planner facilitates communication and coordination among Plants, Sales, Transportation, Tollers, and Warehousing teams, identifying and addressing potential issues that could impact operations.
You will report to the Supply Chain Manager and will be based in Barberton, OH- Norton Plant. PPG’s work arrangement is a Flexible Friday model designed to accelerate collaboration and career development. Teams work together on-site Monday through Thursday, with the opportunity to work remotely on Fridays.
PPG offers excellent Medical, Dental, & Vision Benefits; matching 401k + retirement savings; and Paid Vacation, Holiday pay.
Responsibilities:
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Lead monthly SIOP process with Teslin Commercial team, Technical, Finance, and Plant teams Oversees inventory and supply planning responsibilities for assigned plants and warehouses
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Maintain RCCP to ensure capacity is available to support demand requirements
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End-to-end management of 3rd party Tolling Operations; including order management, production planning, inventory tracking for Labels, Filtration, Membrane, and other Tolling operations
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Management and coordination of supply to ensure seamless execution on customer orders, while maintaining inventory targets
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Execute the transaction within SAP for inventory movement. Manage capacity planning and importing of feedstock materials from overseas suppliers
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Track plant/business performance KPI's to the established supply chain plan such as OTIF, Inventory Health, Freight Premium, and Aged Inventory Review
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Identify ways to improve supply planning processes for assigned areas
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Provide supply planning expertise for the commercialization of new products
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Provide options for inventory shortages through supply scenarios.
Qualifications:
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Bachelor's Degree, preferably in Supply Chain or in Operations/Supply Planning
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5+ years of experience in a planning environment Previous experience in a Supply Planning or Supply Chain Management environment is strongly desirable APICS certification as a CPIM is beneficial SAP experience a plus (specially IBP experience)
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Must be proficient in the use of Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Word, and other desktop applications for modeling.
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Strong communication skills with the ability to work with all levels
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Ability to work in a fast-paced, ever changing dynamic environment Ability to build strong work relationships is essential
About us:
PPG: WE PROTECT AND BEAUTIFY THE WORLD™
Through leadership in innovation, sustainability and color, PPG helps customers in industrial, transportation, consumer products, and construction markets and aftermarkets to enhance more surfaces in more ways than does any other company. To learn more, visit www.ppg.com and follow @PPG on X.
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PPG provides equal opportunity to all candidates and employees. We offer an opportunity to grow and develop your career in an environment that provides a fulfilling workplace for employees, creates an environment for continuous learning, and embraces the ideas and diversity of others. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, pregnancy, race, color, creed, religion, national origin, age, disability status, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression.
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PPG pay ranges and benefits can vary by location which allows us to compensate employees competitively in different geographic markets. PPG considers several factors in making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, skill sets, experience and training, qualifications and education, licensure and certifications, and other organizational needs. Other incentives may apply.
Our employee benefits programs are designed to support the health and well-being of our employees. Any insurance coverages and benefits will be in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable plans and associated governing plan documents. Benefits will be discussed with you by your recruiter during the hiring process.
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