We are looking for a talented and highly motivated, customer centric Supply Chain Manager to join our Industrial Coatings Supply Chain team in our Euclid and Strongsville facilities. You will be responsible for developing and refining supply options to effectively balance service and cost. You will plan, organize, and lead the operations planning function for the Euclid and Strongsville manufacturing facilities, which includes packaging and raw material procurement, production planning, and scheduling in order to meet the requirements of service and quality, satisfying safety and environmental regulations.
This is on site role and will report to the Supply Chain Director.
Key responsibilities:
- Lead, develop, and support team of 5 planners and analysts in aspects of execution of inventory and supply plans.
- Measure inventory health and initiate actions to minimize at risk inventory and improve inventory health. Optimize outlets for excess inventory.
- Ensure that the supply chain is set up to optimize working capital to achieve required service levels. Perform analytics to aid in inventory replenishment and safety stock settings as well as analyzing stock vs. made to order items.
- Collaborate cross-functionally with other teams (Sales, Technical, Operations, Customer Service, & Demand planning) to develop and implement operational excellence in the areas of Supply and Inventory Planning.
- Lead day-to-day relationships with PPG affiliate suppliers and external contract manufacturers (tollers). Work with purchasing to manage the strategic and commercial aspects of vendor relationships for purchased finished goods, raw materials, and packaging.
- Oversee purchasing raw materials within published lead times and at the lowest possible cost. Manage raw material inventory to minimize investment while not impacting manufacturing efficiency.
- Lead end to end supply chain for USCA supply, including working with supply sources, setting stock levels and parameters, measure performance, and execute actions where needed to achieve high service levels with optimum inventory levels.
- Ensure adherence to all applicable environmental, health and safety regulations, standards and policies.
Requirements:
- 5+ years of Supply Chain experience in a high-performance batch manufacturing facility
- BS/BA in Supply Chain, Operations, or Engineering.
- APICS certification
- Oracle &/or SAP experience
- Advanced Excel Skills (Pivot tables, Vlookups) and Power Bi
PPG pay ranges and benefits can vary by location which allows us to compensate employees competitively in different geographic markets. PPG considers several factors in making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, skill sets, experience and training, qualifications and education, licensure and certifications, and other organizational needs. Other incentives may apply.
Our employee benefits programs are designed to support the health and well-being of our employees. Any insurance coverages and benefits will be in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable plans and associated governing plan documents.
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