Regional Raw Material Planner at Nouryon Functional Chemicals LLC

Regional Raw Material Planner (Nouryon Functional Chemicals LLC, Houston, TX): Initiates and executes short and medium term supply optimization from production plan (MPS)/forecast, plant cost and capacity structure and communicates to the organization; Develops and provides suppliers with weekly/monthly supply plan; Ensures that inventory stocking policies are followed for raw materials and packaging; Coordinates the execution of the supply plan with responsible Procurement Organization, effectively managing any exceptions with procurement forecasts; Works collaboratively with the ISC Organization to ensure key assumptions on anticipated production capabilities are reflected within the forecasts; Determines the most appropriate inventory replenishment models that balance service, cost, and inventory based on the objectives of the business using Arkieva Inventory Module; Conducts maintenance of SAP master data (replenishment parameters and Planning rates) relevant for the supply and inventory planning process; Responsible for the process quality of NUSAP (new SKU creation) implementation within the management of change (MOC) procedures on all products within their region by having a close partnership with Manufacturing; Supports preparation and facilitation of Regional Supply Reviews; Provides input to the Supply Management Review (SMR) in developing forecasting strategies on existing items, new products, and product phase-outs; As needed, participates in the Demand Supply Review (DSR) to drive tactical implementation of the approved plans; Proposes tools and structures for the improvement of the planning function and, after consultation the IBP Manager, implements these structures; Manages specific Supply Chain projects to meet budget requirements, project timelines, goals, business objectives; and  Actively drives to improve planning/scheduling related activities in the plant, such as process change-over reduction, inventory reduction/levelling, reduced scheduling effort, increased production efficiency, labor load levelling, accurate delivery date quotes, and provision of real time information to the plant. Must have experience with the following in order to complete the above-mentioned tasks: Demonstrable capability to analyze data (including mass cross-reference data validation, trending and forecasting); Highly proficient in MS Office packages (Excel, Access; SharePoint); Experience communicating with all functional levels within the business; Experience with SAP, Business Warehouse or Arki Eva; and Experience with supply chain business processes. Requires a Bachelor’s degree or foreign equivalent Business, Mathematics, Engineering, Supply Chain Management or a closely related field, and at least five (5) years of experience in a Supply Chain role or related occupation. Travel required 10% of the time, regional or global. Salary: $135,678.00 - $142,000.00. Send C.V to kristi.noble@nouryon.com

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