Supply Planning Manager

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MACDERMID ALPHA ELECTRONIC SOLUTIONS

Through the innovation of specialty chemicals and materials under our Alpha, Compugraphics, Electrolube, Kester, and MacDermid Enthone brands, MacDermid Alpha Electronics Solutions provides solutions that power electronics interconnection. We serve all global regions and every step of device manufacturing within each segment of the electronics supply chain. The experts in our Semiconductor Solutions, Circuitry Solutions, and Assembly Solutions divisions collaborate in design, implementation, and technical service to ensure success for our partner clients. Our solutions enable our customers’ manufacture of extraordinary electronic devices at high productivity and reduced cycle time. MacDermid Alpha is a business unit of Element Solutions Inc (NYSE: ESI). Element Solutions Inc is a leading specialty chemicals company whose businesses supply a broad range of solutions that enhance the products people use every day.

SEMICONDUCTOR SOLUTIONS

As a global supplier to the semiconductor industry, we provide advanced copper interconnects, die attachment, wafer bump processes and photomask technologies to our customers for integrated circuit fabrication and semiconductor packaging

Who are we looking for?

• Lead monthly SIOP Demand and Supply Review Meetings and present net effects of forecasts to manufacturing, finance, and business leadership.
• Develop and manage the demand forecasting process, analyzing sales data, market trends, and historical performance to create accurate demand forecasts.
• Collaborate with sales and marketing to gather insights and align on demand planning strategies.
• Create a monthly Rough-Cut Capacity Plan (RCCP) to provide a broader assessment of capacity requirements and constraints over a mid-to-longer term horizon to ensure that the production plan outlined in the Master Production Schedule (MPS) is feasible and achievable given available resources and constraints.
• Develops twelve month rolling supply and inventory plan that aligns to the capacity, demand, and financial plans for the business.
• Monitor inventory levels and set optimal stock levels to ensure product availability while minimizing excess inventory.
• Develop a sequenced master production schedule (MPS) that outlines when and how much of each product should be manufactured to meet supply plan.
• Utilize MRP planning systems to generate accurate material requirements plans based on demand forecasts, lead times, capacity constraints, and inventory targets.
• Collaborates across the organization on continuous improvement initiatives focused on implementing a world-class SIOP planning program.

What will you be doing?

• Builds out and leads monthly SIOP Review processes such as capacity planning, commercial alignment, loading forecasts, and presenting net effects of forecasts to manufacturing, finance, and business leadership.
• Leads cross-functional global supply chain issue resolution within the business.
• Drives supply-chain improvement initiatives aimed at alleviating demand/supply imbalances, eliminating system waste, and improving overall 'order to cash' efficiency.
• Develops twelve month rolling inventory and shipping projections monthly that align to the capacity, demand, and financial plans for the business.
• Manages and maintain master data, item planning parameters, time fences, MOQ, and lead times, to support handling targeted service levels, inventory goals, and support the demand plan.
• Manages and develops the supply planning staff including supervisors and individual contributors in procurement, raw materials planning, production planning, transportation planning, customer service, product data management and operational systems.
• Collaborates across the organization on continuous improvement initiatives focused on implementing a world-class supply-planning program up and down the organizational chart

Who are You?

• Minimum of 5-7 years of experience in a supply chain planning role.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred, ideally in Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering, or other STEM discipline, and/or equivalent working experience. 
• Experience with Microsoft Excel and ERP/MRP systems is required, with a preference for SAP and JDE. Power Bi experience is a plus.
• We understand that not all candidates may meet the requirements listed above.  If you believe you have the skills and experience necessary to excel in this role, we encourage you to apply. 

What competencies will you need?

• Team oriented in an international environment
• Must be able to communicate clearly and concisely both verbal and in writing with a business fluency in English 
• Strong analytical skills with excellent attention to detail.

We are Offering...

As part of our team here, as well as receiving a competitive base salary, you will also participate in a generous performance related bonus plan.  In addition, you will also receive a 401k plan with company matching, Life Insurance, and Medical Insurance as well as 9 holidays. 

Teamwork - At Element Solutions Inc, you will be part of a highly collaborative culture that promotes continuous improvement through cross-functional partnerships to achieve our mission.  We do this through a strong and unified culture and transparent management which has empowered us to create high performing global teams that achieve superior solutions for our customers. 

Career Growth - We provide a challenging but rewarding experience to our people – you will have an opportunity to learn, grow and contribute from your very first day. Our teams play an important role enabling technological breakthroughs in high growth industries around the world. We continuously invest in technologies and extensive learning and development tools which provide opportunities to challenge, develop and nurture your career.  

Innovative - At ESI, we are committed to solving the complex and evolving needs of our customers through innovation and high-quality standards. We are focused on bringing cutting edge and environmentally sustainable solutions to the market. Our people are the critical resource required to make that happen. We support your success by creating a strong, inclusive culture, competitive total rewards, and an appropriate work-life balance.  

Socially Responsible - We care about what you care about. We respect the individual differences that make up our unique expanding organization. We prioritize both sustainability and social impact in both our business operations and our local communities through our various ESI Cares initiatives and the ESI Foundation. There are many ways to get involved from employee network groups that support your interests and sense of belonging to paid volunteer days. 

Rewarding Performance - We are a performance driven culture where every individual has the opportunity to contribute through their actions and judgment. We strive to reward those who choose excellence through both recognition and compensation. Those who demonstrate good judgement, positive attitude, solid work ethics and ambitious objectives will see their responsibilities grow along with their compensation.  

Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.