Supply Chain Planner

Huntsman Corporation • Los Angeles, CA

1d • $78,200 - $95,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Supply Chain Planner (Los Angeles, CA) Huntsman is seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Supply Chain Planner supporting the chemical manufacturing site located in Los Angeles, CA. This position will report to the Los Angeles Supply Chain Manager. Job Scope The Supply Chain Planner will play a crucial role in ensuring the efficient flow of materials and products through our production process, optimizing inventory levels, and supporting our commitment to on-time delivery and customer satisfaction. In summary, as the Supply Chain Planner, you will: • Interpret and seek input across functional groups to build raw material plan and production plan that will drive operational activity in line with business objectives including balance of production and supply chain cost. • Manage inventory level within targeted range with aim to have adequate material to maintain supply without increasing working capital. Optimize inventory and minimize excess. • Maintain and understand short- and long-term production capacities and material constraints. • Respond to change in the plan in a timely manner with the ability to quantify the impact of these changes to the Key stakeholders. • Support the needs of other supply chain operations within the organization to ensure coordination and alignment of planning activities with regional supply planners, operations, and logistics. • Own and report on key KPIs, to include OTIF, DIO, SLOB, etc. • Maintain appropriate master data in SAP and other systems. • Support launch of New Products. • Provide input to IBP process in developing inventory strategies on existing and new products.

Requirements

• BS Supply Chain, Business Administration or related field is preferred or equivalent work experience.
• A minimum of 4 years of Experience as a Planner or in Supply Chain.
• Knowledge of SAP or related ERP planning systems.
• Knowledgeable in inventory management
• Strong interpersonal and critical thinking skills
• Must be proficient in MS Office software specifically Excel
• High analytical skills based on data
• Excellent proactive communicator

Nice To Haves

• Experience as a Planner or in Supply Chain Preferred
• Strong Math Skills
• Knowledge in SIOP and IBP processes

Responsibilities

• Interpret and seek input across functional groups to build raw material plan and production plan that will drive operational activity in line with business objectives including balance of production and supply chain cost.
• Manage inventory level within targeted range with aim to have adequate material to maintain supply without increasing working capital. Optimize inventory and minimize excess.
• Maintain and understand short- and long-term production capacities and material constraints.
• Respond to change in the plan in a timely manner with the ability to quantify the impact of these changes to the Key stakeholders.
• Support the needs of other supply chain operations within the organization to ensure coordination and alignment of planning activities with regional supply planners, operations, and logistics.
• Own and report on key KPIs, to include OTIF, DIO, SLOB, etc.
• Maintain appropriate master data in SAP and other systems.
• Support launch of New Products.
• Provide input to IBP process in developing inventory strategies on existing and new products.

Benefits

• Competitive healthcare, dental, and vision.
• One additional week of paid time off - on top of vacation.
• 401k – Huntsman automatically contributes 6% of eligible pay, regardless of employee contribution. In addition to the 6% non-discretionary contribution, Huntsman will match $1 for every $1 you contribute up to a maximum match of 4% of eligible pay.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level