Supply Planning Manager

As a Supply Planning Manager, you will lead end-to-end supply chain operations, ensuring planning, sourcing, production, and distribution to support our goals and customer needs. You will be a strategic partner, promoting agreement and scalable supply chain solutions.

You will ensure product availability on time and in full (OTIF), optimizing inventory levels, supporting new product introductions, and managing replenishment strategies. Additionally, you will oversee shipment execution, monitor measurements, and improve to provide reliable service and supply chain performance.

You will report to Supply Chain Manager.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate across supply chain and logistics functions including material procurement, demand and supply planning, production planning, inventory control, outsourcing, vendor management, and distribution.
• Ensure end-to-end product availability, meeting customer requirements on time and in full (OTIF), while optimizing inventory levels and working capital.
• Support with the S&OP and IBP process, aligning demand, supply, and priorities through collaboration with operations, sales, procurement, and logistics.
• Monitor forecasting processes, improving forecast accuracy and demand visibility, applying analytics, business insights and inputs.
• Establish and manage integrated processes across internal departments and external suppliers, ensuring seamless execution and compliance with company standards.
• Oversee supplier performance and vendor selection, ensuring partners meet operational, documentation, and compliance requirements for every shipment.
• Lead production planning and oversee scheduling, ensuring capacity optimization, efficient resource use, and agreement on demand fluctuations.
• Manage inventory strategy, including safety stock levels, replenishment policies, and inventory health monitoring to minimize risks of stockouts and obsolescence.
• Identify risks (supply, demand, logistics) and lead mitigation strategies to ensure business continuity and service levels.
• Projects, standardizing processes and ensuring sustainable solutions rather than transactional fixes.
• Lead and influence new product introductions and product lifecycle management, ensuring successful launches and supply readiness.
• Implement strategy to improve supply chain performance, translating team goals into clear execution plans through the leadership of professional teams.
• You will be a change leader, promoting innovation, simplification, and digitalization of supply chain processes.
• Establish policies, standards, and procedures that strengthen governance and improve operational consistency across the sub-function.
• Build partnerships, influencing partners at all levels to ensure agreement and execution excellence.
• Develop talent and foster a culture of accountability, ownership, and continuous improvement within the team.
• You will represent the voice of the customer within the supply chain, aligning decisions with service, quality, and business commitments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, Logistics, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in materials management, supply chain, and industrial environments.
• Advanced English proficiency and ERP knowledge (Oracle/SAP).
• Advanced Excel skills (can maintain complex spreadsheets) and experience with data analytics tools (Power BI, Tableau).
• APICS or Project Management certifications add value.
• Work on site #LI-Onsite"

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: 

PPG: WE PROTECT AND BEAUTIFY THE WORLD®

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. 

The PPG Way 2030  

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. 

We are PPG proud 

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.  

If you need an adjustment due to a disability, please email recruiting@ppg.com. 

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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