Supply Planner

POSITION SUMMARY: This position in USG's Global Logistics department is responsible for managing Supply Planning for assigned product families to identify and drive supply balancing issues to resolution. Scope covers multiple businesses, products, and/or key raw materials covering multiple plants, product families / lines of business, and items to ensure USG's supply network satisfies customer demand at the lowest optimal cost.
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Lead monthly planning meetings, present plans and recommendations to cross functional senior management team, including translating operating plans into strategic operating discussions.
• Lead complex cross-functional supply chain projects and initiatives, and efforts to analyze and resolve ad hoc operational problems.
• Develop and execute supply chain as well as functional strategies to support business plans and corporate strategies.
• Create monthly and annual supply plans and scenarios to meet forecasted demand for complex product families.
• Incorporate business unit plans, product strategy, network optimization changes, new product rollouts, and other supply chain initiatives into the planning process.
• Deliver implementation of process improvements, system enhancements, and automation opportunities. Drive process efficiencies across functions.
• Collaborate with IT partners to provide business and execution for Oracle ERP, legacy software transitioning, business intelligence development, and technology roadmaps. Qualifications
JOB REQUIREMENTS:
Required Skills:
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills (written and verbal).
• Ability to manage and summarize data in a clear, concise manner at the right level of detail.
• Ability to manage cross-functional relationships at all levels of the organization.
• Strong project management ability and process development skills.
• Strong knowledge of supply planning and sales & operations planning methodology.
• Ability to develop and implement functional strategies and tactics to meet objectives.
• Experience with Microsoft Office products, Microsoft Access and strong Excel user.
• Experience with Business Intelligence Analytical tools and Oracle databases. Experience with Oracle eBusiness, RapidResponse, Advanced planning applications, and Tableau preferred.
Partnerships and Collaboration:
• Addresses external stakeholder needs and concerns in a timely manner within own area of responsibility.
• Seeks to understand internal / cross-functional teams' priorities and working styles and manages interactions across levels and functions smoothly.
• Recognizes group dynamics and modifies one's own communication style to suit different situations and audiences. Writes and speaks in a clear and concise manner.
Ownership and Results:
• Takes personal responsibility for completing assigned activities and thinks beyond conventional approaches to provide high-quality work/service.
• Takes responsibility to ensure that the quality of work meets the expectations of internal and external customers.
• Demonstrates enthusiasm to achieve results. Using sound judgment and decision making, consistently reaches quality outcomes on time and without error.
Critical Thinking:
• Understands functional strategy and objectives and clarifies with manager to ensure alignment with job responsibilities and goals.
• Asks open-ended questions to clarify underlying issues and identifies and escalates issues promptly and appropriately.
• Multi-tasks and prioritizes work according to shifting goals to accomplish own responsibilities.
Focus on Customer and Market:
• Invests time to understand the needs of internal/external customers and how USG products and services can meet those needs.
• Demonstrates basic understanding of current market and competitive landscape in which USG operates.
• Willingly shares information, materials and know-how to contribute to and achieve common objectives amongst team members.
Education:
• B.A. or B.S degree (Business; Engineering, Supply Chain; or related field required.)
Experience: • 3+ years relevant Supply Planning, Capacity Planning, or Network Optimization Planning experience.
*The salary band may be adjusted based on the candidate's knowledge, skill and experience.
Rate of pay may be adjusted based on the qualifications and experience of the candidate.
USG employees enjoy a number of benefit options for themselves and their families. These include two medical insurance options, as well as vision and dental coverage. The cost of these optional programs varies based on coverage level - employees generally pay 25% of the monthly premium cost, USG pays the rest. These coverage options are offered on the first day of employment with no waiting period.
Additionally, USG employees enjoy both a 401(k) Investment Plan with company match and a pension plan. Beyond these main features, employees may also choose from a number of additional programs like life insurance, accident insurance, legal insurance, even pet insurance, just to name a few. USG also offers Quarterly (hourly) / Annual (salary) bonus potential for all employees based on performance metrics tied to safety, quality, and productivity. USG also provides employees with paid time off and paid holidays.
Since 1902, Chicago-based USG has been a leader in producing innovative, award-winning products and systems to build everything from major commercial developments and residential housing to home improvements. USG's employees are committed to the highest levels of customer satisfaction and quality in everything we do. Our steadfast commitment to the company's core business values - innovation, quality, integrity, service, diversity, efficiency and safety - have helped us become the company we are today.
EOE including disability/veteran
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