Responsibilities:

• Manage all Demand Plans in ERP system
• Lead the Demand Review Process to generate a consensus forecast that is derived from demand signals such as budget forecasts, sales forecasts, statistical forecasts, and other factors affecting demand
• Monitor and report demand data accuracy and changes, addressing any demand related issues
• Conduct weekly Sales, Inventory & Operations Planning for the respective business unit.
• Builds Master Production Plan for all business segment portfolios – facilitate supply discussions and ultimately generate a material requirements plan (MRP) for the purchasing department
• Collaborate with plant operations to develop production schedules for bulk, finished goods, and packaged materials.
• Lead the Supply Review Process and facilitate the overall supply process, ensuring accurate and timely planning, communication, and coordination with a cross-functional team including commercial, purchasing, manufacturing, regulatory, logistics, and customer service
• Facilitates the distribution requirements planning (DRP) process from manufacturing sites to warehouses.
• Ensure timely and accurate product delivery based on forecasts, input from the sales team, and historical sales data.
• Process all purchase orders and production reporting from contract manufacturers within the ERP system.
• Act as a Subject Matter Expert in the design and implementation of Planning functions within the ERP system.
• Partners with Product Management and Marketing teams to ensure successful launch of new and rebranded products into the market

Requirements:

• Extensive experience in Planning and ERP systems, preferably in the chemical field.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Materials Management, or a related field
• Minimum of 7 years purchasing, production planning/scheduling or materials management experience
• Highly computer literate, proficient in MS Excel, PowerPoint, and similar tools.
• Experience with computerized MRP/ERP systems, with a preference for Oracle Cloud.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to discuss technical problems with associates, suppliers, and customers
• Ability and willingness to travel to manufacturing facilities and suppliers as required
• Demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills and confidence
• Demonstrate leadership skills in driving change and improving the integrity of applicable processes and systems
• Exceed customer quality and service expectations through attention to detail