Ashland
always solving™
Strategic Planning Lead
Location
United States
Posted
17 hours ago
Salary
Not specified
Bachelor Degree5 yrs expEnglish
Job Description
• Leading Sales & Operational Planning (S&OP) activities for assigned SBUs & regional BU, to balance customer service, capacity, inventory & operational costs.
• Facilitating resolution of near-term supply issues in partnership with Business Management, Commercial teams, and Regional Supply Chain.
• Working with assigned manufacturing locations in the development and execution of production plans.
• Working with Supply Coordinators on resupply planning through hub & spoke networks, for the assigned SBUs.
• Monitoring of key performance metrics focused on service, inventory, and execution to meet targets & drive continuous improvement.
• Actively contribute to the organizational goals by taking initiative, executing on goals and focusing on performance and safety.
• Improve the organization capacity and capabilities through building collaborative relationships, optimizing diverse talent and utilizing positive communications and influence with others.
• Up to 20% travel (likely once a quarter, scheduled)
Job Requirements
- 5-7 years experience in Supply Chain Planning, Manufacturing, Purchasing, Logistics or Finance within an International working environment
- Experience with SAP
- Experience with Advanced Planning software systems preferred
- Must be proficient in Excel, with access a plus
- Excellent communication (written & verbal in English), logic, and reasoning skills; additional languages are a plus
- Positive, results-driven attitude
- Flexible work schedule preferred to allow support for regions in various time zones
- Demonstrated responsible and ethical behavior at all times
- The ability to help the company drive greater value through understanding the business, and making complex decisions.
- Bachelor’s degree; MBA a plus
- APICS CPIM certification a plus
- Lean / Six Sigma certification if preferred
Benefits
- Team recognition rewards
- Sponsored lunches and monetary incentives based on performance
- Comprehensive Benefit package, Medical, Dental and Vision starting on Day 1 for you AND your family
- 401(k) plan with company match
- Supporting work/life balance, we offer Flexible office location – Remote/Hybrid