Head of Planning and Inventory Optimization

Job Description

BYK Additives & Instruments is one of the world’s leading suppliers in the field of additives and measuring instruments. Around the world, the additives of BYK ensure that coatings and plastics precisely obtain the desired properties and the correct quality.

We are seeking a Head of Planning and Inventory Optimization to join our team!

Role Not Eligible For Sponsorship.

Overview:

To lead the entire NAFTA planning processes partnering with site leadership to optimize inventory, on-time delivery, and efficiency by utilizing an integrated demand planning and distribution system to determine the production, raw material, and imported product requirements.

Work closely with the local Production team, Customer Service, and Sales to assure great customer service, minimization of stocks, and efficient capacity utilization. Close communications and cooperation with the planning groups around the world. Exceptional candidates will be well versed in supply chain best practices and all aspects of production and inventory planning. Direct the activities of the planning organization to complete all responsibilities.

SKILLS:

• Well-developed data analytical and interpretation skills
• Root cause and corrective action
• Good interpersonal and negotiating skills
• Results oriented
• Experience in SAP, Excel, Word, and Outlook
• Experience in productivity indicators
• Flexible and able to deal with rapidly changing situations
• Team oriented, experienced in communication, coordination and chairing of meetings
• Experience with managing, leading, coaching and developing employees

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• To lead the entire planning processes utilizing an integrated demand planning and distribution system to determine the production build and imported product requirements.
• Direct the activities of the planning organization to complete all responsibilities. Manage Planner positions, while working closely with the local Production team, Customer Service, and Sales to assure great customer service, minimization of stocks, and efficient capacity utilization.
• Responsible for the department budget.
• Responsible for the Planning KPIs and reporting requirements.

Distribution Management

• Manage the distribution of both imported and domestic products to meet customer demands in a multi-warehouse distribution system

Production Planning

• Manage and support the domestic product planning process
• Partner with sites to align on an optimized production plan.
• Visualization of critical logistic processes in production, to assure an effective and efficient flow of goods in compliance with all regulations.
• Responsible for the accuracy of the raw material requirements
• Responsible for the ongoing optimization of the production planning process

Inventory Management

• Provide transparency of inventory
• Responsible to optimize inventory levels.
• Identification and disposition of “bad” stock
• Utilization of planning strategies such as Make to Order, Package to Order
• Responsible for the safety stock level process
• Ensure the raw material requirements are properly understood by all stakeholders
• Provides leadership for establishing and maintaining a safe work environment.
• Proactively addresses and corrects all unsafe behaviors and conditions.
• Cascade critical inventory to sales organization
• Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Management, or related field.
• 7+ years of planning experience (SAP preferred) and progressive project management work.
• 3+ years of experience managing people and department activities.
• Knowledge of material flow in a manufacturing environment.
• Well versed in supply chain best practices and all aspects of planning processes.
• Excellent communication, both written and verbal.

Role Not Eligible For Sponsorship.

In the ALTANA Group, you will work in a unique culture of innovation where the utmost importance is attached to promoting individual ideas and abilities as well as open, trusting interaction. ALTANA AG and its subsidiaries is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability.