Supply Chain Planner
About the role
We are looking for a customer-focused Supply Chain Planner to join our Automotive USCA Supply Chain team at our Cleveland, Ohio facility. This role provides comprehensive training across all supply chain operations, with primary responsibility for batch planning and finished goods/intermediate inventory management.
Responsibilities
Develop and maintain comprehensive supply plans in our Oracle ERP system to optimize supply-demand balance across 1-3+ month planning horizons.
Analyze demand forecasts and production output variations to assess potential impacts on inventory planning objectives; proactively adjust supply plans to maintain optimal inventory positions.
Own inventory health metrics for assigned finished goods portfolio, implementing strategies to achieve established inventory targets and service level objectives.
Serve as active contributor or lead facilitator in monthly SIOP Supply Reviews and Rough-Cut Capacity Planning (RCCP) processes, driving corrective actions to meet demand requirements and escalating critical supply constraints to senior leadership.
Coordinate supply planning for new product development orders, production trials, product transfers, and product lifecycle transitions (buildouts/phase-outs), ensuring accurate timing and requirements validation within Oracle systems.
Partner strategically with PPG OEM site leadership and demand planning teams to align supply planning and inventory management processes with both short-term operational needs and long-term strategic demand projections.
Evaluate and maintain safety stock levels and critical system parameters in accordance with Planning Excellence standards, accounting for supply and demand variability, lead time fluctuations, and market dynamics to ensure optimal inventory positioning.
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Operations, Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Engineering, or related discipline.
Minimum 2 years of supply chain experience in a high-performance manufacturing environment (3-7 years preferred), with demonstrated expertise in planning/procurement roles managing raw materials and/or finished goods inventory.
Hands-on experience and comprehensive understanding of Material Requirements Planning (MRP) or Demand Driven Material Requirements Planning (DDMRP) systems and processes.
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUP functions, data analysis); experience with Oracle, SAP, or comparable ERP systems preferred.
Present complex information clearly to diverse stakeholders.
Manage multiple concurrent priorities and deliverables in fast-paced environments.
Preferred Qualifications
APICS or ASCM certification (CSCP, CPIM, or equivalent supply chain credentials).
Experience with Business Intelligence platforms (Microsoft Power BI) or SQL database applications.