Job ID
32151
Finished Goods Planner
Regular
Anaheim - CA, United States of America (https://www.google.com/maps/place/Anaheim - CA,United States of America) My candidate profile
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Solvay is all about chemistry. We're not just referring to chemical reactions here, but also to the magic that occurs when the brightest minds get to work together. This is where our true strength lies. In you. In your future colleagues and in all your differences. And of course, in your ideas to improve lives while preserving our planet's beauty for the generations to come.
JOB DESCRIPTION - FINISHED GOODS PLANNER
Major Responsibilities:
The FG Planner role is responsible for the near term (Primarily 0-4 month horizon) coordination and scheduling of supply / demand plans (inventory plans) for specified machines and / or materials. Material scope could include Finished Goods, Intermediate Goods, and Raw Materials.
Develop finite plans on a weekly rolling basis to optimize machine and material usage.
Create and communicate a valid master production schedule on a weekly rolling basis to maximize available machine hours, material usage, and labor.
Daily review and optimization of finite planning schedules taking into account operational and material changes along with business requirements/needs.
Daily and weekly review of production schedule and raw material ordering system exceptions or signals to ensure proper action is being taken to ensure supply of finished product to customer.
Define and communicate raw material concerns / issues and impact to finite production schedules.
Review and maintenance of specific system master data fields to ensure appropriate and updated information is driving actions and decisions from ERP systems.
All Planners should have an excellent understanding of ERP/MRP concepts and principles, use of Baan, SAP or other ERP systems, Solvay business strategies, customer base, material management and operations and supply chain processes including unique issues and constraints.
This position requires strong analytical, problem solving (root cause / Pareto) and communication skills. This role reports to the Planning and Scheduling Lead for the specific site assigned.
Balancing Supply and Demand months 0-4
Responsible for the near term coordination and preparation of specified supply and demand plans.
Development of a monthly supply demand plan providing visibility to specified material demands and associated supply, identify barriers / constraints, and make recommendations for resolving gaps.
Management of specified material needs using the monthly supply demand plan as well as MRP exception messages and other SAP tools. This includes; configuration planning; specified material availability versus demand; inventory analysis; direct and in-direct requirements all in support of Solvay commercial requirements.
Coordination role between planning and customer service to include across sites or world areas where necessary.
SAP planning and scheduling management - interface with machines to ensure that the near term and long term plans are integrated.
Planning Responsibilities
Generate cost savings, cost avoidance and product improvement efforts where possible.
Production planning against medium and short term plan
Dynamic rescheduling to cope with short term production issues
Sales Order date confirmation
Coordination with other departments (Customer service, logistics, production, etc.
Inventory Management
Optimize manufacturing and customer service as it relates to specified materials (balance between manufacturing cost and inventory carrying cost).
Analyze risks associated with inventory (too much or too little) and define alternatives / recommendations.
Utilize inventory tools to manage specified materials inventory.
Weekly analysis of specified manufactured and purchased materials & end of month inventory valuation. Identification of product cross referencing internally and inter-company, SMOG analysis, opportunities for SMOG/scrap sales / inventory transfer to other sites.
Coordinate production order adjustments or purchase order modification to maximize inventory usage.
Conduct forecast review for planned production and/or purchase orders.
Key Measurements for this Position (over the next 12 months):
Acquire product, materials and process knowledge.
Implement, expand, and sustain monthly specified supply and demand plans.
Standardization of specified material management activities - including formalized business process development.
Establish relationships with both internal and external customers
Demonstrate the ability to quickly assess any constraint situation and apply what-if scenario planning using the commercial upside / risk demand numbers.
Improve cost position through improved planning (reducing expedites), managing specified material inventories within target levels and negotiating any one time material needs.
Metrics include:
Actual versus planned lead-times
Achieve monthly inventory target
On Time / In Full
Meeting Customer Request Dates
Timely order promising
Number of stock outs
Number of schedule changes in fixed week plan due to noted reason
Inventory levels on hand $ and days
SMOG monitoring and disposition
Requirements:
Must have a completed BS Degree
Ideally 5-7 years of experience but will consider candidate with 2-3 years if they have a Supply Chain Management degree or APICS certification
Advanced Excel knowledge strongly desired
Self motivated and capable of understanding Solvay's manufacturing processes and the interdependencies while continuously improving one's own business practices.
Business aware - capable of assimilating a lot of information and of making informed decisions under pressure.
Consistent, proactive, high energy level and able to work on own initiative.
Highly developed problem solving skills and critical thinking.
Excellent analytical and communication skills in order to ensure efficient communication exchange with all departments at all levels and suppliers. Demonstrated ability to influence others.
Ability to see the bigger picture, yet good attention to detail.
You will get:
The U.S. base salary range reasonably expected to be paid for this position is $84,960.00 to $106,200.00. 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.
16, or more, weeks of maternity/paternity and co-parenting leave, according to local regulations
Training platform for all employees
Free well-being sessions (physical and psychological)
As you may already know, Syensqo is the newly established standalone company resulting from the recent spin-off of Solvay. While both organizations are in the process of finalizing the transition, some email communications related to your recruitment process may continue to come from Solvay.
About us
Solvay, a pioneering chemical company with a legacy rooted in founder Ernest Solvay's pivotal innovations in the soda ash process, is dedicated to delivering essential solutions globally through its workforce of over 9,000 employees. Since 1863, Solvay harnesses the power of chemistry to create innovative, sustainable solutions that answer the world's most essential needs such as purifying the air we breathe and the water we drink, preserving our food supplies, protecting our health and well-being, creating eco-friendly clothing, making the tires of our cars more sustainable and cleaning and protecting our homes. As a world-leading company with 4.9 billion in net sales in 2023 and listings on Euronext Brussels and Paris (SOLB), its unwavering commitment drives the transition to a carbon-neutral future by 2050, underscoring its dedication to sustainability and a fair and just transition.
At Solvay, we seek to promote unity and not uniformity. We value the diversity that individuals bring and we invite you to consider a future with us, regardless of background, age, gender, national origin, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, ability or identity. We encourage individuals who may require any assistance or accommodations to let us know to ensure a seamless application experience. We are here to support you throughout the application journey and want to ensure all candidates are treated equally. If you are unsure whether you meet all the criteria or qualifications listed in the job description, we still encourage you to apply.
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