Tactical Planner

Pq Corporation - Malvern, PA

Full-time - Mid Level

Malvern, PA

Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing

About the position

The Tactical Supply Planner is responsible for coordinating product supply within a 0-3 month timeframe for PQ Corporation's international network of 14 plants across the Americas. This role is crucial in the Integrated Business Management (IBM) process, requiring collaboration with various stakeholders to meet supply objectives and ensure effective communication of supply plans.

Responsibilities

• Plan monthly supply for the Americas Silicates business in the tactical 0-3 month window to achieve service level, inventory, and capacity loading objectives.
• Routinely communicate supply plans to stakeholders.
• Use and maintain planning tools.
• Liaise with stakeholders to ensure continuous alignment to achieve business objectives.
• Report on and take ownership of key supply metrics, such as production plan attainment.
• Prepare routine reports on inventory, production, supply plans, and raw materials.
• Be a power user of current data systems, such as SAP, Kinaxis Rapid Response, and internal OEE database, to aid in new report development.
• Address forecasted/anticipated supply gaps and coordinate cross-functional responses to unforeseen production, raw material, and logistics events.
• Participate and contribute to the monthly Integrated Business Management (IBM) Supply process and ad-hoc supply projects.
• Comply with all federal, state, and local environmental, health, and safety regulations and requirements.

Requirements

• Experience in supply chain management or related field.
• Proficiency in planning tools and data systems, particularly SAP and Kinaxis Rapid Response.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills to work with cross-functional teams.
• Ability to analyze supply metrics and prepare reports.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in the chemical or manufacturing industry.
• Familiarity with Integrated Business Management processes.

Benefits

• Health insurance coverage.
• Paid time off and holidays.
• Professional development opportunities.