Supply Chain Leadership Development Program

As a member of PPG's Supply Chain Leadership Development Program (SC-LDP), you will have the opportunity to explore 3 different areas within the Supply Chain across the following disciplines: Logistics, Supply/Demand Planning, Manufacturing Operations & Warehouse Operations. You will support PPG's Architectural Coatings Strategic Business Unit (SBU) which services a network of large national retailers, independent dealers, ecommerce customers and over 750 company stores via an integrated supply network consisting of 9 manufacturing plants and 13 distribution centers. PPG is looking for high potential candidates with a desire to develop their technical and leadership skills through diversified assignments across different functions. Come join our team!
About The Program
This 4-year program will consist of 3 distinct rotations, each lasting 16 months in length. Candidates can select any 3 of theavailable areas of Supply Chain operations - Logistics (Pittsburgh), Supply/Demand Planning (Pittsburgh), Manufacturing (Dallas/Atlanta area) and Warehousing (Dallas/Chicago area). In each rotation candidate will support day to day operations in addition to working on major Supply Chain initiatives. Typical Supply Chain initiatives will focus on safety, cost savings, process improvement and improving customer experience. Candidates will have goals for each rotation and will be assigned mentors to help them navigate through each role successfully, build their PPG network as well as their overall professional development.
High level summary for each role is highlighted below.
Logistics: Typically, candidate in this role will work on
• Transportation cost analysis
• Network optimization
• Carrier transportation bid analysis and implementation
• Freight accruals and budgeting
• Reporting cadence and variance analysis
Supply/Demand Planning: Typically, candidate in this role will work on
• Demand planning
• Replenishment planning
• Sourcing analysis and optimization
• Inventory management and analysis
• Reporting cadence and variance analysis
Warehousing/Distribution Center: Typically, candidate in this role will work on
• Shipment and work allocation planning
• Outbound and inbound scheduling
• Warehouse process evaluation and optimization
• Safety audits and procedure development
• Overhead cost analysis include labor, direct and indirect spend.
Manufacturing: Typically, candidate in this role will work on
• Production execution
• Continuous process improvement projects (lean/six sigma)
• Production line supervision
• Safety audits and procedure development
• Quality assurance and quality control
Relocation to subsequent positions may be required and will enable career diversification and advancement. Subsequent roles will be based on interests and available opportunities in our various businesses and corporate Supply Chain functions.
Qualifications
• Bachelor's Degree required. Preferred majors in Chemical, Mechanical, Industrial
Engineering, Supply Chain or Management Information Systems
• Outstanding communication skills
• Ability to work cross functionally and on teams
• Managerial potential and proven leadership skills
• Strong interest in Data mining/analysis
• Geographic flexibility and willingness to travel
• Authorized to work permanently in the United States
About Us
Here at PPG we make it happen, and we seek candidates of the highest integrity and professionalism who share our values, with the commitment and drive to strive today to do better than yesterday - everyday.
PPG: WE PROTECT AND BEAUTIFY THE WORLD™
Through leadership in innovation, sustainability and color, PPG helps customers in industrial, transportation, consumer products, and construction markets and aftermarkets to enhance more surfaces in more ways than does any other company. To learn more, visit www.ppg.com and follow @ PPG on Twitter.
The PPG Way - Every Single 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 leverage our scale to reach new markets and introduce innovative technologies as we differentiate and disrupt our markets.
We trust our people every day, in every way.
We enable and empower our people to make the right decisions. We are inclusive, transparent and respectful. Our feedback is clear and actionable.
We make it happen.
We have a passion for 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 own 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 continuously learn. We develop our people to grow our businesses.
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PPG vision: http://corporate.ppg.com/Our-Company/PPG-Vision.aspx
PPG provides equal opportunity to all candidates and employees. We offer an opportunity to grow and develop your career in an environment that provides a fulfilling workplace for employees, creates an environment for continuous learning, and embraces the ideas and diversity of others. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, pregnancy, race, color, 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 recruiting@ppg.com.
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Benefits will be discussed with you by your recruiter during the hiring process.
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