This position in USG’s Global Logistics department is responsible for managing Demand and Supply Planning for assigned product families to identify and drive demand-supply balancing issues to resolution. Scope covers multiple businesses, products, and/or key raw materials covering multiple plants, product families / lines of business, and items to ensure USG’s supply network satisfies customer demand at the lowest optimal cost.
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Lead monthly planning meetings, present plans and recommendations to cross functional senior management team, including translating operating plans into strategic operating discussions.
Lead complex cross-functional supply chain projects and initiatives, and efforts to analyze and resolve ad hoc operational problems.
Develop and execute supply chain as well as functional strategies to support business plans and corporate strategies.
Create monthly and annual demand/supply plans and scenarios to meet forecasted demand for complex product families.
Incorporate business unit plans, product strategy, network optimization changes, new product rollouts, and other supply chain initiatives into the planning process.
Deliver implementation of process improvements, system enhancements, and automation opportunities. Drive process efficiencies across functions.
Collaborate with IT partners to provide business and execution for Oracle ERP, legacy software transitioning, business intelligence development, and technology roadmaps.
JOB REQUIREMENTS:
Required Skills:
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (written and verbal).
Ability to manage and summarize data in a clear, concise manner at the right level of detail.
Ability to manage cross-functional relationships at all levels of the organization.
Strong project management ability and expert process development skills.
Advanced knowledge of supply planning and sales & operations planning methodology.
Ability to develop and implement functional strategies and tactics to meet objectives.
Experience with Microsoft Office products, advanced Microsoft Access and Excel user.
Experience with Business Intelligence Analytical tools and Oracle databases. Experience with Oracle eBusiness, Advanced planning applications, and Tableau preferred.
Partnerships and Collaboration:
Addresses external stakeholder needs and concerns in a timely manner within own area of responsibility.
Seeks to understand internal / cross-functional teams’ priorities and working styles and manages interactions across levels and functions smoothly.
Recognizes group dynamics and modifies one’s won communication style to suit different situations and audiences. Writes and speaks in a clear and concise manner.
Ownership and Results:
Takes personal responsibility for completing assigned activities and thinks beyond conventional approaches to provide high-quality work/service.
Takes responsibility to ensure that the quality of work meets the expectations of internal and external customers.
Demonstrates enthusiasm to achieve results. Using sound judgment and decision making, consistently reaches quality outcomes on time and without error.
Critical Thinking:
Understands functional strategy and objectives and clarifies with manager to ensure alignment with job responsibilities and goals.
Asks open-ended questions to clarify underlying issues and identifies and escalates issues promptly and appropriately.
Multi-tasks and prioritizes work according to shifting goals to accomplish own responsibilities.
Focus on Customer and Market:
Invests time to understand the needs of internal/external customers and how USG products and services can meet those needs.
Demonstrates basic understanding of current market and competitive landscape in which USG operates.
Willingly shares information, materials and know-how to contribute to and achieve common objectives amongst team members.
Education:
B.A. or B.S degree (Business; Engineering, Supply Chain; or related field) required.
Experience:
5+ years relevant Supply Planning, Demand Planning, Capacity Planning, or Network Optimization Planning experience.
