Position SummaryThis role owns Demand & Supply Planning end to end, producing the Master Demand & Supply Plans that drive supply chain and plant operations. Working closely with Verdesian production facilities, contract manufacturers, and sales/marketing teams, this person ensures product is available to meet customer demand while optimizing throughput across our production facilities.
Essential Responsibilities- Manage all demand plans in the company ERP system
- Use multiple demand signals and tools to build a consensus forecast that informs the supply plan
- Monitor and report on demand data accuracy and changes, resolving demand-related issues in a timely manner
- Lead weekly Sales, Inventory & Operations Planning (SIOP) meetings for the business unit - identifying supply/demand risks, reviewing week-to-week deviations, and addressing slow-moving inventory with leadership, commercial, production, and procurement teams
- Build the Master Production Plan across all business segment portfolios; facilitate supply discussions and generate the material requirements plan (MRP) for purchasing
- Partner with plant operations to develop production scheduling for bulk, finished goods, and packaged materials
- Lead the Supply Review Process, coordinating accurate and timely planning across commercial, purchasing, manufacturing, regulatory, logistics, and customer service teams
- Identify and develop new vendor partnerships with toll manufacturing and packaging partners as business needs evolve
- Facilitate the Distribution Requirements Planning (DRP) process from manufacturing sites to warehouses, ensuring timely and accurate product delivery based on forecasts, sales input, and historical trends
- Reconcile third-party site inventories regularly and investigate discrepancies
- Process purchase orders and production reporting from contract manufacturers in the ERP system, ensuring accuracy and resolving issues
- Serve as subject matter expert for the design and implementation of planning functions within the ERP
- Partner with Product Management and Marketing to support successful launches of new and rebranded products
Required Qualifications- Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Materials Management, or a related field
- 7+ years of experience in purchasing, production planning/scheduling, or materials management
- Broad planning and ERP experience, including hands-on work with computerized MRP/ERP systems
- Strong computer skills (Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to discuss technical issues with colleagues, suppliers, and customers
- Willingness and ability to travel to manufacturing facilities and suppliers as needed
- Strong interpersonal skills and confidence, with a track record of motivating and inspiring teams
- Demonstrated leadership in driving change and improving process/system integrity
- A relentless focus on quality and exceeding customer expectations
Preferred Qualifications- Planning and ERP experience within chemical manufacturing
- Master's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Materials Management, or a related field
- Experience with Oracle Cloud Platform
- Certification in SIOP, Inventory Management, or Planning (e.g., APICS/ASCM CPIM)
