Birstall Full time | Permanent Job Purpose Responsible for ensuring product availability on over 4000 products, delivering high levels of service to Trade, Stockists and intercompany customers. Working closely with the Production function the role will support achieving the manufacturing plan and inventory targets; also working in conjunction with the Procurement team to ensure packaging availability and launch/promotion activity is delivered. Knowledge, Skills And Experience Strong communication and interpersonal skills Intermediate Microsoft Office and IT skills – experience of SAP would be advantageous Good degree of literacy and numeracy Good organizational/time management Ability to work under pressure to hit deadlines Proactive approach and a focus on issue/conflict resolution Analytical thinking and decision making Initiative and ability to deal with ambiguity Inventory management and supply chain experience advantageous Experience in FMCG production/planning environment beneficial Benefits Competitive starting salary Training and employee investment Early finish on Fridays - Finishing at 12:30 Access to supply chain excellence programs Key Responsibilities As part of the team, maintain product availability for 4,500 manufactured SKUs to achieve a line level service targets, optimise inventory and manage cost. Proactively manage, interpret and validate our finished goods MRP (Materials Requirements Plan) and specific finished good master data. Manage and deliver launch and promotional planning OTIF ensuring close communication with the Procurement, Commercial and Demand teams. Schedule batches in line with agreed PSO (production sign off) plan to hit cost/litre targets, responding to breakdowns or material shortages by adjusting the plan. Responsible for creation and communication of a fixed week plan to support data reliability for both manufacturing and customer service. Monitor production output and communicate priorities to production group and cell leads. Provide cover for other team members where required. Work with Procurement and Production to ensure component availability in line with the production plan. Interact with the wider business to minimise write off costs during product rundowns. Communicate with intercompany customers across Europe to ensure product availability for both push pull flow supply items. Point of contact for demand planning, customer service and other internal customers about production plans. Identify potential bottlenecks or capacity constraints that will impact product availability. Contribute to and support on wider supply chain improvement projects and continuous improvement efforts to eliminate process and system risks. Participate in continuous improvement projects within local supply chain to and internally within planning to improve team efficiency. Internal / External Relationships Planning Marketing Commercial Warehouse Technical/R&D Production About Us: Here at PPG we make it happen, and we seek candidates of the highest integrity and professionalism who share our values, with the commitment and drive to strive today to do better than yesterday – everyday. 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. Equal Opportunities statement At PPG, we aim to champion all employees, empowering them to show up as their authentic selves, and allowing everyone to reach their full potential. We know that diverse teams perform better and we want our people, no matter who they are, to have the opportunity to be the best they can in all that they do and we are committed to creating a workplace that is inclusive and supportive of everyone. If you’d like to hear more about what it’s like to work at PPG, take a look at our partnership video with ITN as part of International Women’s Day 2023, celebrating the career stories of some of our talented people: https://globalgamechangers.itn.co.uk/ 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. About Us: Here at PPG we make it happen, and we seek candidates of the highest integrity and professionalism who share our values, with the commitment and drive to strive today to do better than yesterday – everyday. PPG: WE PROTECT AND BEAUTIFY THE WORLD 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 To learn more, visit www.ppg.com and follow PPG on Twitter. The PPG Way Every Single Day At PPG: We partner with customers to create mutual value. We are “One PPG” to the world. We trust our people every day, in every way. We make it happen. We run it like we own it. We do better today than yesterday – everyday. 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, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression. If you need assistance to complete your application due to a disability, please email recruitingppg.com. PPG values your feedback on our recruiting process. We encourage you to visit Glassdoor.com and provide feedback on the process, so that we can do better today than yesterday. Benefits will be discussed with you by your recruiter during the hiring process.