Ashland

Strategic Planning Lead

Ashland

full-time

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Location Type: Remote

Location: United States

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Job Level

Senior

About the role

  • Leading Sales & Operational Planning (S&OP) activities for assigned SBUs & regional BU, to balance customer service, capacity, inventory & operational costs.
  • Facilitating resolution of near-term supply issues in partnership with Business Management, Commercial teams, and Regional Supply Chain.
  • Working with assigned manufacturing locations in the development and execution of production plans.
  • Working with Supply Coordinators on resupply planning through hub & spoke networks, for the assigned SBUs.
  • Monitoring of key performance metrics focused on service, inventory, and execution to meet targets & drive continuous improvement.
  • Actively contribute to the organizational goals by taking initiative, executing on goals and focusing on performance and safety.
  • Improve the organization capacity and capabilities through building collaborative relationships, optimizing diverse talent and utilizing positive communications and influence with others.
  • Up to 20% travel (likely once a quarter, scheduled)

Requirements

  • 5-7 years experience in Supply Chain Planning, Manufacturing, Purchasing, Logistics or Finance within an International working environment
  • Experience with SAP
  • Experience with Advanced Planning software systems preferred
  • Must be proficient in Excel, with access a plus
  • Excellent communication (written & verbal in English), logic, and reasoning skills; additional languages are a plus
  • Positive, results-driven attitude
  • Flexible work schedule preferred to allow support for regions in various time zones
  • Demonstrated responsible and ethical behavior at all times
  • The ability to help the company drive greater value through understanding the business, and making complex decisions.
  • Bachelor’s degree; MBA a plus
  • APICS CPIM certification a plus
  • Lean / Six Sigma certification if preferred
Benefits
  • Team recognition rewards
  • Sponsored lunches and monetary incentives based on performance
  • Comprehensive Benefit package, Medical, Dental and Vision starting on Day 1 for you AND your family
  • 401(k) plan with company match
  • Supporting work/life balance, we offer Flexible office location – Remote/Hybrid
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
Supply Chain PlanningManufacturingPurchasingLogisticsFinanceSAPAdvanced Planning softwareExcelAccessKey performance metrics
Soft Skills
CommunicationLogicReasoningPositive attitudeResults-drivenFlexibilityCollaborative relationshipsInfluenceInitiativeContinuous improvement
Certifications
Bachelor's degreeMBAAPICS CPIMLean certificationSix Sigma certification