Strategic Planning Lead

Ashland

SBU Planning Lead managing sales and operational planning for Life Sciences business at Ashland. Involves collaboration across teams and contributes to goals on service and capacity metrics.

Posted 6/10/2026full-timeRemote • Florida, Illinois, Missouri, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Texas, Virginia • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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.

Requirements

What you’ll need

5 -7 years of 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) 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.

Benefits

Comp & perks

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

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Hard Skills & Tools

Supply Chain PlanningManufacturingPurchasingLogisticsFinanceAdvanced Planning softwareExcelSAP

Soft Skills

communicationresults-driven attitudeflexibilityinitiativecollaborative relationshipspositive communicationsinfluence