Supply Planner

Using MRP principles and working within inventory policies, the incumbent will ensure a consistent flow of materials into the plant, maximizing the opportunities presented by lean manufacturing principles.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate Master data for MRP controller responsible (Safety stocks, Lead time, Lot size procedure, Lot size)
• Collaborate with procurement to review opportunities to reduce supply disruption, lead time & lot size.
• Raise PO / STO based on SAP required date, Confirm PO based on supplier feedback and engage problem-solving related to service level for production planner and first line manager
• Maintaining correct delivery dates on all open orders.
• Working closely with the market team to ensure agreed understanding of demand, including priorities, timelines and customer requirements
• Reporting on reasons for OTIF failures for purchased finished goods and providing input to the S&OP meetings
• Root cause analysis investigations into the causes of materials being late / Excess invenory
• Maintain a Development plan
• Adhere to standard work – daily, monthly & quarterly activities

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years' experience
• Previous experience preferred – SAP, ERP skills, Microsoft office suite
• Education (required) – Bachelor's degree
• Other preferred qualifications (preferred) – APICS certification

What We Offer:

• Opportunities for development and long-term career progression.
• Access to corporate discounts, including WhereFit, that provide wellness benefits to our employees.
• Give back to local communities with our PPG Colourful communities program.
• PPG Recognition programs.
• Generous discounts on PPG products through our company owned store network.

About us:

Here at PPG, we make it happen, and we are looking for candidates of the highest integrity who share our values, with the commitment and lead to strive today to do better than yesterday – everyday.

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The PPG Way

Every day at PPG:

We partner with customers to create mutual value.

We are insightful, dedicated, and proactive. We have intimate knowledge of the market and our customers. We focus on practical solutions that make a difference.

We are "One PPG" to the world.

We are better and stronger together. We use our scale to reach new markets and introduce technologies as we differentiate and improve our markets.

We trust our people every day, in every way.

We empower our people to make the right decisions. We are inclusive, transparent, and respectful. Our feedback is clear and.

We make it happen.

We have experience winning. We achieve. We deliver with discipline and integrity. We bring our best energy to our work. We decide and act intelligently and quickly.

We run it like we manage it.

We respect one another by being responsible and accountable. We always act in the best interest of our company, customers, shareholders, and our communities.

We do better today than yesterday – everyday.

We learn. We develop our people to grow our businesses.

PPG provides equal opportunity to all candidates and employees. We offer an opportunity to develop your career in an environment that provides a fulfilling workplace for employees, creates an environment for learning, and embraces the ideas and diversity of others. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, pregnancy, race, colour, creed, religion, national origin, age, disability status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression. If you need assistance to complete your application due to a disability, please email