Sun Chemical, a member of the DIC Group, is a leading producer of packaging and graphic solutions, color and display technologies, functional products, electronic materials, and products for the automotive and healthcare industries. Together with DIC, Sun Chemical is continuously working to promote and develop sustainable solutions to exceed customer expectations and better the world around us. With combined annual sales of more than $8.5 billion and 22,000+ employees worldwide, the DIC Group companies support a diverse collection of global customers. Sun Chemical Corporation is a subsidiary of Sun Chemical Group Coöperatief U.A., the Netherlands, and is headquartered in Parsippany, New Jersey, U.S.A. For more information, please visit our website at or connect with us on LinkedIn or Twitter.It is Sun's policy that applicants for employment are recruited, selected, and hired on the basis of individual merit and ability with respect to the position being filled. Sun prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identify, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other status protected by applicable law.Global Planner – Wilmington, DEThe Color Materials business unit is seeking a strong Global Planner to ensure global demand & supply balance to achieve best in class service levels while balancing cost and inventory for materials produced in North America. This position collaborates closely with the Global Product Management Team and Manufacturing teams to provide proactive solutions for our customers and business teams.RESPONSIBILITIES:Planning in monthly buckets: net demand calculation based on customer forecast, inventories, and production capacities. Coordination with Sales & Marketing, Customer Service, Production, import planners.Participation in the global S&OP process: execution of Supply Review and Alignment Meetings, deliver input and escalate into global S&OP meetings with demand and supply balance transparency.Execution of planning and inventory strategies, maintenance of safety stock parameters (safety stocks. Lot sizes, Lead Times) and review in global network.Inventory Management: setting and monitoring of target stock on planning parameters and net demand development, incl. global slow mover and shortage management.Support inventory taking and adjust inventory differences.Achieve Global Supply Chain Key Metrics and deliver high profile/special projects.EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:5+ years in Supply Planning and/or Demand Forecasting; preferably for a chemical company.BS degree in Mathematics/Statistics, Business, Economics, Supply Chain or a related fieldKnowledge of distribution networks, transportation modes, warehousing operations, and Best PracticesStrong leadership and change management skills.Excellent organizational, communication, collaborative, and interpersonal skillsHigh effective data analysis skillsSAP APO Experience, or equivalent MRP systemModerate MS-Excel skills, Knowledge of querying/database/spreadsheet applicationsPREFERRED:* APICS CPIM or CSCP certification or nearing completion of certification preferredWe offer a range of market-competitive total rewards that include merit increases, paid holidays, Paid Time Off, medical, dental, vision, short and long term disability benefits, 401(k)+match and life insurance. Eligibility of benefit timing may vary.
