Supply Chain Planner

Job description

Position Summary:
Cabot Corporation is seeking a Supply Chain Planner for our FMO business.

The Supply Chain Planner is responsible for overall Demand Planning and Supply Planning for a portfolio of products, working in collaboration with other Planners in Cabot's global supply chain network. The Supply Chain Planner also plans and schedules a key manufacturing process step in line with the business objectives. This role reports regularly on demand, supply, inventory and other supply chain metrics for Management Review (S&OP) and elevates any issues to management in a timely manner. The Supply Chain Planner also provides support for new products and takes on supply chain related projects as needed.

Job Responsibilities:
Monitors monthly forecast cycle, interfacing with Commercial teams, to develop a short and long term Demand Plan aligned with business objectives.

Analyzes actuals vs forecast, and trends and changes and changes in forecast from cycle to cycle.

Develops Supply plans (MRP) that address all forecasted demands, including potential upside volume.

Works closely with other Cabot Supply and Demand Planners to plan and execute short term and long term supply of raw materials.

Responsible for scheduling a critical manufacturing process, assuring inventory remains at levels to meet forecasts and fulfill orders.

Monitors global inventory levels to meet customer service, business continuity and growth objectives while managing risk. Alerts management and regional supply chain planners to potential shortages.

Prepares reports for Management Reviews (S&OP), including Demand, Supply and Inventory on a regular basis.

Participates in the Long Range Planning process by consolidating and reporting Demand and Supply Plans for 3, 5 and 10 year timeframes.

Collaborates with Business Service Center including Transportation, Customer Care, Data Management to resolve specific Supply Chain issues for SC business.

Requirements:
Experience in the field of supply chain planning, production planning or plant scheduling.

Experience working in an ERP system (SAP, JDE, etc) and a Business Analytics reporting system (BI, etc).

Experience working in Supply Chain Planning software (SAP, Manugistics, JDA, etc)

Demonstrated competency with cross-functional engagement and collaboration

Proven analytical, problem solving, and decision making skills

Requirements:

Bachelor's degree in Materials Management, Industrial Engineering, Physical Science, Engineering or a related field.

5+ years related professional experience

Proficient in MS Excel, Word, Powerpoint

Good written and verbal communication skills

Working knowledge of material planning principles

About the Company:
Cabot Corporation is a leading global specialty chemicals and performance materials company headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, USA.

We strive to be the most innovative, respected and responsible leader in our markets - delivering performance that makes a difference. As a market leader we collaborate with customers to find innovative solutions that will help them advance their own products for a wide range of industries, from transportation and infrastructure to environment and consumer goods. Our customers worldwide trust our solutions to help them address their needs and accelerate innovation in key applications - creating value and delivering an advantage over the competition. To learn more about Cabot products and applications please click .

Our culture is based on four core values: respect, integrity, responsibility and excellence in everything we do. We are committed to diversity and inclusion and place high value in creating an inclusive workplace where all employees can contribute, thrive, and advance. We strive to create an environment that is conducive to the spirit of entrepreneurship, innovation and accountability, and empowers every team member to take responsibility for the execution of our strategy. We support and encourage our people to share ideas and explore ways to do things differently. Our passion for excellence and commitment to creating value and business success creates a culture in which everyone can contribute. We are known as one of the global leaders in safety, health and environmental performance, motivated in large part by the commitment and drive of our colleagues around the world.

Our global network consists of over 40 manufacturing facilities throughout North America, South America, EMEA, and APAC regions.

EEO/AA Employer/Vet/Disabled:
Cabot Corporation is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability.