Global Supply & Demand Planner

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We are looking for:

A Global Planner to work on worldwide planning, as well as ensuring alignment between the Commercial, Finance, Manufacturing, Procurement, and Supply Chain teams. This person will build an optimized supply plan that effectively meets the needs of the business. The role supports the monthly S&OP (Sales & Operations Planning), process by developing a demand and supply plan that optimizes inventory levels, manufacturing asset utilization and customer delivery service.

We count on you for:

• Collaboration with Product Management to balance supply with demand near and long term.
• Inventory optimization - balancing financial impact to the company and customer service level
• Optimize internal capacity and evaluate external sourcing options.
• Lead in the development of mid-range production and capacity plans.
• Ensure KPIs are in-line with business objectives/strategy and shared with the business in a regular, timely fashion, The Key Performance Indicators (KPI) are Inventory Days of Sales, Customer Delivery Service (OTIF), Production Asset Utilization & Forecast Accuracy.
• Gather and analyze demand inputs and pressure test compared to history and market indicators
• Facilitate the allocation process and demand execution
• Document assumptions on demand and supply as part of the S&OP process

You can count on us for:

• This role offers a Leadership growth career path for the incumbent as he/she will have the opportunity to mentor and coach others.
• Our Global Business is growing! Our business unit is diverse, it services a wide array of industries.
• Many learning opportunities as this individual will enhance the sales operations process which means you will have the opportunity to have a measurable and significant impact in our Specialty Polymers business.

You will bring:

• 8+ years of progressive experience in demand and supply planning in manufacturing. Demonstrated experience working across multiple Global business units/locations, scaling operations building talented teams.
• Experience with ERP systems and S&OP
• Experience in forecasting, budgeting, strong quantitative and analytical skills; proven accountability and success in balancing optimal inventory turns, manufacturing asset utilization, and customer fulfillment rates.
• Expertise leading and supporting a cross-functional S&OP process; proficiency in developing supply plans from demand plans.
• Roll-up-the sleeves leadership approach, comfortable dealing with ambiguity and a track record of success in a changing environment; ability to impact and influence change
• Strong scenario planning, analytical and organization skills required.
• Bachelor’s in Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, Chemical or Industrial Engineering; or Master’s degree, desired.

• APICS CPIM and / or IBF Demand Planning certification preferred

You will get:

• The U.S. base salary range reasonably expected to be paid for this position is $80,539 to $113,526. Since actual compensation packages are based on a variety of factors unique to each candidate we may ultimately pay more or less than the posted base salary range. Total compensation for this role also includes bonus and/or other incentives.

• Solvay Shares Plan
• Life insurance
• 16 weeks of maternity/paternity and co-parenting leave
• Free well-being sessions (physical and psychological)
• Health insurance
• Training platform for all employees
• Free language courses (24 languages available)

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Solvay’s purpose is to bond people, ideas and elements to reinvent progress. We can only fulfill this purpose with a diverse workforce that feels respected and appreciated, and has equal opportunities to work, grow and thrive. Our differences, visible or not, are valued. As Solvay seeks to promote unity and not uniformity, we invite you - regardless of background, age, gender, race, national origin, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, ability or identity - to consider a future with us.