Master Planner

Master Planner

Michelin is hiring!

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THE OPPORTUNITY

Michelin has an immediate opening for a Master Planner who ensures our company’s operations are timely, efficient, and cost-effective. You will assist in all demand planning duties including estimating future product demand, analyzing inventory flow, and developing forecast models.  Michelin’s purpose is to support to everyone’s right to move freely to find their better way forward. This role is critical in maintaining our cost competitiveness which allows us to continue to manufacture locally, which in turn, strengthens the local communities. If respect for people, teamwork and trust are some values you live by you should consider joining us, the Worldwide Leader in Tires!

WHAT WILL YOU DO

• Create a production plan (and for some activities a delivery plan) and distribute weekly to meet customer needs over the short-term horizon
• Manage shipping and receiving of products to and from warehouse/customers
• Influence/challenge partners to validate proposed forecasts, based on qualitative and quantitative analyses
• Develop scenarios to establish monthly, quarterly, and annual demand forecasts using the existing models
• Steers demand forecast accuracy and applies corrective action plan
• Reconciles forecast variance analysis with business trends and recommends progress plans to organization
• Disaggregates demand plan based on the mix to feed operations
• Implement and contribute to system/process improvements within group, with manager's guidance.
• Monitor and report on important changes in sales forecasts, budgets, and business strategies
• Address demand-related issues in a timely and effective manner
• Develop performance metrics, reporting tools, and establishes ad-hoc reporting to improve department efficiency
• Automate highly manual and error-prone activities to support cross-functional processes

WHAT WILL YOU BRING

• Knowledge to help drive digitalization to the planning team
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Relevant training and/or certifications as a demand planner
• Strong mathematical and statistical knowledge
• Solid understanding of inventory management practices and procedures
• BS/BA degree in Business, Supply Chain, Management Information Systems, or related field
• 4 years minimum experience in Supply Chain or Procurement required
• Ability to interact with functional and cross-functional teams
• Strong presentation skills at all levels
• Solid working knowledge of MRP/ERP system – SAP Preferred.
• Strong Excel skills – Expert level preferred

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Inspire Motion for Life: Apply Today!

As the leading mobility company, we work with tires, around tires and beyond tires to enable Motion for Life. Dedicated to enhancing our clients’ mobility and sustainability, Michelin designs and distributes the most suitable tires, services and solutions for our customers’ needs. Michelin provides digital services, maps and guides to help enrich trips and travels and make them unique experiences. Bringing our expertise to new markets, we invest in high-technology materials, 3D printing and hydrogen, to serve a wide a variety of industries—from aerospace to biotech. Headquartered in Greenville, South Carolina, Michelin North America has approximately 23,000 employees and operates 34 production facilities in the United States and Canada.

MICHELIN® tires have been ranked the #1 Tire Brand across major categories and segments by industry experts and consumers alike. For nearly three decades we’ve been recognized for our achievements in Customer Satisfaction, Performance, Durability, Technology and Innovation.

Michelin cares for the personal and professional development of its employees. We support career advancement through various options, which include: skill and career development, training, career exploration and work with cross-functional teams. We offer the possibility of a varied and fulfilling career path in an environment where unique contributions are valued.

Michelin offers 10 Business Resource Groups (BRGs) which are all-inclusive groups created and led by employees who have shared life experiences across various diversity dimensions. Each group supports business strategies and initiatives along with meeting the needs of members. The goal of each group is to help employees feel welcome and included, support employee engagement and encourage professional development. BRGs also provide cross-cultural support, career management resources and opportunities for community involvement.

Michelin provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), political affiliation, military service, or other non-merit-based factors. Consistent with these obligations, Michelin also provides reasonable accommodations to employees and applicants with disabilities and for sincerely held religious beliefs. If you need accommodation for any part of the employment process because of a disability, please contact us at [email protected].

This position is not available for immigration sponsorship.

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