Finished Goods Planning Manager

As Finished Goods Planning Manager , you support the Finished Goods Planners/Schedulers to achieve On Time in Full delivery performance with customers while achieving working capital targets.  You will focus on coordinating with Operations, Scheduling, and Customer Service to maintain adequate finished goods inventory to meet customer’s needs while accounting for production capacity and balancing the needs of multiple business units.

Leading the Finished Goods Planners and Schedulers and being the primary escalation point for Customer Service and Commercial teams your primary goal.  Your role will also support leading Continuous Improvement initiatives for this team and helping to define higher level strategies related to material stocking levels. You will report to the Supply Chain Manager and be based out of the Oak Creek, Wisconsin facility.

Responsibilities:

- Manage and lead team of Finished Good Planner/Schedulers
- Communicate with Customer Service and Operations teams to provide accurate updates on current and planned batches
- Participate in monthly SIOP Supply Review and Rough-Cut Capacity Planning (RCCP) driving actions to meet demand and escalate all critical supply gaps.
- Collaborate with our site team leaders and demand planning team to ensure supply plan and inventory planning processes align with future demand.

- Support team to review and maintain system settings for stocking strategies on continual basis

Qualifications:

- BS/BA in operations, Supply Chain, Logistics, Engineering, or related field preferred
- Minimum of 5 years (7-10 years preferred) of supply Chain experience in a high-performance manufacturing facility as a planner/buyer with planning either raw materials or finished goods.
- First-hand experience and solid understanding of MRP or DDMRP systems and processes
- APICS or ASCM certification) CSCP, CPIM) preferred
- Oracle, SAP, or other ERP system experience preferred
- Advanced Excel Skills (Pivot tables, Vlookups) is highly recommended
- Experience with Business Intelligence Tools (MS Power BI) or SQL applications is a plus
- Strong communication and leadership skills

How we work: At PPG, we bring teams together to accelerate collaboration and career development, with in-person work Monday through Thursday and the opportunity to work remotely on Flexible Fridays. Schedules may vary by location.

About us:

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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 X.

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We are customer champions

Proactive. Bold. Trustworthy. Everything we do starts with our customers. We listen, move fast and don’t stop until we solve their biggest challenges. When our customers win, we all grow.

We act with purpose and speed

Agile. Data-driven. Empowered. We take smart risks to stay ahead of the competition. We work proactively with agility, using quality data to develop solutions that create value.

We are excellent operators

Productive. Collaborative. Accountable. No matter our role, we identify problems, take ownership and always bring solutions. We are both proactive and responsive to drive continuous improvement and deliver results. We support our frontline, the faces of PPG to our customers.

We compete to win

Future-focused. Driven. Ambitious. We are passionate about growing our business and winning with our customers. We deliver results, embrace new technologies and leverage agility and speed as strengths.

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Strong. United. Passionate. We work safely, act with integrity and value our diverse perspectives. We celebrate achievements and take pride in the positive impact we create together to protect and beautify the world.

At PPG we use AI in the hiring process to make the process more efficient. AI tools do not make hiring decisions. You can learn more by going to     https://careers.ppg.com/us/en/candidate-resources .

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, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression.

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PPG pay ranges and benefits can vary by location which allows us to compensate employees competitively in different geographic markets. PPG considers several factors in making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, skill sets, experience and training, qualifications and education, licensure and certifications, and other organizational needs. Other incentives may apply.  
Our employee benefits programs are designed to support the health and well-being of our employees. Any insurance coverages and benefits will be in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable plans and associated governing plan documents.  Benefits will be discussed with you by your recruiter during the hiring process.

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