CMS Supply Chain Manager

As the Supply Chain Manager of PPG Aerospace's business in the U.S. and Canada (USCA) Application Support Center (ASC) Network you will develop the strategies for efficient on-time delivery of products that consistently meet customer requirements. This will include ensuring timely and accurate response to customers' orders by providing the required information, schedules, materials and accurate systems to the ASC and Chemical Management Services (CMS) teams. This is a leadership position that will drive improvement initiatives and requires a thorough knowledge of company operations, sales environment, and cost structures.

Key Responsibilities

• Create the policies, procedures, and systems required to meet USCA ASC network objectives and to ensure continuous improvement in all material management and supply chain planning areas.

• Develop and lead a team of highly engaged supply chain professionals consisting of material planners, schedulers, analysts and inventory managers.

• Implement the strategies required to sustain optimized inventory levels that achieves the company's DOH goals and supports a high customer service level.

• Drive continuous improvement initiatives including Kaizen events to ensure that we effective and efficient supply chain processes.

• Collaborate with Production Leadership to ensure operational excellence across all value streams.

• Have expert understanding of MRP concepts and lean pull systems to optimize planning approaches for efficient manufacturing.

• Oversee the management of 3rd party material purchase orders to ensure material availability needed for all manufacturing requirements.

• Identify current and potential inventory shortages and develop and implement appropriate recovery plans to minimize production disruptions.

• Maintain and monitor key performance indicators including on-time delivery, past due dollars, manufacturing trends and inventory metrics.

• Maintain all key system planning parameters including lead times and safety stocks to ensure accurate MRP planning signals.

• Leads and drives critical review meetings including sales projections status and cross-functional improvement initiatives.

• Interacts and influences both internal and external teams from the executive to the individual contributor to establish and implement USCA ASC network material strategies.

Qualifications

• Only US Citizens, Green card holders, political asylees, or refugees are eligible to apply.

• Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain Management, Engineering, or Operations.

• 5+ years of experience in a leadership, supervisory, or managerial role within Supply Chain, Category Management, Operations, or a related role preferred.

• Understanding of sophisticated reporting tools, Excel, BI reports, and driving critical metrics.

• Expert understanding of MRP calculations and planning parameters

• Strong knowledge of Kanban and visual pull-systems

• Ability to travel up to 50%

How we work: At PPG, we bring teams together to accelerate collaboration and career development, with in-person work Monday through Thursday and the opportunity to work remotely on Flexible Fridays. Schedules may vary by location.

About us: 

PPG: WE PROTECT AND BEAUTIFY THE WORLD®

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Agile. Data-driven. Empowered. We take smart risks to stay ahead of the competition. We work proactively with agility, using quality data to develop solutions that create value.  

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Productive. Collaborative. Accountable. No matter our role, we identify problems, take ownership and always bring solutions. We are both proactive and responsive to drive continuous improvement and deliver results. We support our frontline, the faces of PPG to our customers.   

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At PPG we use AI in the hiring process to make the process more efficient. AI tools do not make hiring decisions. You can learn more by going to  https://careers.ppg.com/us/en/candidate-resources.  

PPG provides equal opportunity to all candidates and employees. We offer 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, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression.  

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PPG pay ranges and benefits can vary by location which allows us to compensate employees competitively in different geographic markets. PPG considers several factors in making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, skill sets, experience and training, qualifications and education, licensure and certifications, and other organizational needs. Other incentives may apply.  
Our employee benefits programs are designed to support the health and well-being of our employees. Any insurance coverages and benefits will be in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable plans and associated governing plan documents.  Benefits will be discussed with you by your recruiter during the hiring process. 

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