Production Planner

Solvay is a science company whose technologies bring benefits to many aspects of daily life. Our purpose—we bond people, ideas and elements to reinvent progress—is a call to go beyond, to reinvent future forms of progress and create sustainable shared value for all through the power of science. In a world facing an ever-growing population and quest for resources, we aim to be the driving force triggering the next breakthroughs to enable humanity to advance while protecting the planet we all share.

We bond with customers and partners to address today and tomorrow’s megatrends. As a global leader in Materials, Chemicals and Solutions, Solvay brings advancements in planes, cars, batteries, smart and medical devices, water and air treatment, to solve critical industrial, social and environmental challenges. You can count on our innovative solutions to contribute to safer, cleaner and more sustainable future.

We are looking for:

The Production Planner is responsible for developing production schedules that support long-term S&OP plans and inventory targets for Polymer Additives products manufactured at our Willow Island site

We count on you for:

• Alignment and coordination of internal scheduling of facility resources to meet customer orders and resupply requirements to external warehouses and tollers
• Follow up planning on a daily basis, and directly take corrective actions when needed, reporting major issues to own management.
• Develop and follow up monthly production schemes for the site, with weekly/monthly updates and reporting
• Maintain schedules up-to-date in SAP, release and align process orders.
• Item master maintenance in SAP (MRP parameters)
• Act as key user for the own organization regarding the ERP and planning systems (SAP, Dynasys)
• Keep open communication and collaborate with Operations, Resupply Planners, Packaging and Raw Materials Planners, Purchasing, Site Logistics, Product Management,… to discuss and resolve issues affecting Planning and provide superior customer service
• Ensure the site meets its critical objectives by completing assigned elements of the HSE, Quality and Operation Improvement plans. Support advancement initiatives in the areas of Safety, Zero Defect, End to End and Operations Improvement through utilization of a continuous improvement culture.
• Monitor SMOG inventories and follow up on actions to reduce
• Actively participate in continuous improvement initiatives around tools and processes
• Thrive in a fast paced changing environment
• Occasionally provide backup for colleague site Planners

You will bring:

• Bachelor’s Degree
• 2-5 years of experience in a planning or supply chain position
• APICS certification is a plus
• Bias for Action & Achieving Results
• Analytical Based Decision Making
• Organizational Awareness
• Good communication skills
• Passion for Excellence
• Understanding of Global Supply Chain and Business processes
• Understanding of continuous improvement methodologies
• Knowledge of SAP, Excel, Google Suite and Dynasys
• Knowledge of quality control protocol and systems, complaint handling
• Effectively implement and demonstrate Vision and Values

You will get:

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• The U.S. base salary range reasonably expected to be paid for this position is $80,539 to $100,674 per year. Since actual compensation packages are based on a variety of factors unique to each candidate we may ultimately pay more or less than the posted base salary range. Total compensation for this role also includes bonus and/or other incentives.
• 16, or more weeks, of maternity/paternity and co-parenting leave, according to local regulations
• Training platform for all employees
• Free language courses (24 languages available)
• Free well-being sessions (physical and psychological)

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