Planner/Scheduler, Oracle SCM - Full-time

Job Description

PPG: BRINGING INNOVATION TO THE SURFACE.(TM)

PPG Industries' vision is to continue to be the world's leading coatings and specialty products company. Through leadership in innovation, sustainability and color, PPG helps customers in industrial, transportation, consumer products, and construction markets and aftermarkets to enhance more surfaces in more ways than does any other company. PPG is committed to providing a fulfilling workplace for employees, creating an environment for continuous learning and embracing the ideas and diversity of others. Founded in 1883, PPG has global headquarters in Pittsburgh and operates in nearly 70 countries around the world. PPG shares are traded on the New York Stock Exchange (symbol:PPG).

As a full-service coatings suppler for the automotive industry, PPG Automotive Coatings provides seamless support through the entire vehicle development and manufacturing process, from coatings design, application expertise to providing service solutions in the paint shop. We offer products and engineered solutions so automotive OEMs can exceed their consumers’ expectations, comply with regulations, reduce total costs and increase efficiency.

PPG offers a portfolio of innovative technologies for all coatings on the vehicle, from pretreatment, electro-coat, primer, basecoat, clear coat, adhesives, sealants, and liquid applied sound deadeners and specialty products. PPG’s products include chemistries designed for the latest in lightweight materials including carbon fiber, aluminum, magnesium and mixed metal vehicles. See more at: http://www.ppgautocoatings.com/About-Us/History.aspx#sthash.dFFzcHng.dpuf

Operating with a customer centered approach, the Scheduler is responsible for customer service, order servicing, production planning, material procurement and inventory management of Customer’s finished good products and/or Supplier’s raw materials.

The primary responsibilities of this role include:

· Meet Customer’s on-time delivery requirements and achieve the Plant’s assigned OTIF goals.

· Execute standardized ordering process and manage product releases based on customer demand.

· Interact with all aspects of the Adrian business and be the voice of the Adrian customers at the plant.

· Effectively communicate with Sales, Service, Manufacturing, Quality Assurance and Shipping personnel to deliver products to the customer efficiently and on time.

· Provide swift response and resolution to Customer and field complaints including root cause analysis and implementation of effective corrective actions.

· Support Customer accounts and/or Supplier accounts while working in a fast paced environment with a variety of customer planning activities throughout the day.

· Execute planning of stocked codes at optimal inventory levels.

· Utilize historical data as well as field information to create forecasts.

· Attend meetings to be engaged in the business and represent customer service and planning functions at the meetings.

· Understand customer requirements and help to update existing customer profiles as needed.

· Aid in creation of customer profiles for new customers based on their requirements.

· Work with TSSR’s and customers to develop relationships and obtain data on current forecasting and ordering processes.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

· B.A./B.S. (Supply Chain, Operations Planning, Technical or Business) preferred - or 3 to 5 years of solid and relevant Supply Chain experience.

· Knowledge and understanding of the Customer Planning process (customer service, forecasting, production planning, purchasing, logistics and inventory management).

· Strong computer skills including the Microsoft Office suite. Must have MS-Access applications and/or Excel applications development ability.

· Strong computer systems background and the ability to use data for planning and forecasting.

Required Skills:

· Ability to execute planning processes and manage inventory

· An understanding of how Supply Chain interacts with all other plant functions (Sales, Technical, Production, Quality Assurance, Distribution, Purchasing and the Field).

· Strong interpersonal, analytical and communication skills are required as well as the ability to implement change.

Preferred Qualifications:

· Oracle E-Business Suite R12 Supply Chain Management

PPG prides itself on the quality of its employees and as such, candidates who receive a job offer will be required to successfully pass a hair drug/toxins test and a background check.

PPG Industries, Inc. offers an opportunity to grow and develop your career in an environment that provides a fulfilling workplace for employees, creates an environment for continuous learning, and embraces the ideas and diversity of others. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, pregnancy, race, color, creed, religion, national origin, age, disability status, protected veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other legally protected status. PPG is an Equal Opportunity Employer.