At SI Group, we aspire for all employees to live and work to their full potential. We foster a unique environment where each employee is empowered to create value for our business with a commitment to safety and compliance. We promote personal and professional success that aligns with productivity and extraordinary results. Become a Catalyst for Change and help ignite impossible.
The Role:
As a Master Planner reporting to the Sr. Director Planning Polymer Solutions, you will be accountable for understanding the demand for allocated sites and available capacities. You will ensure balance between supply and demand, develop comprehensive short, mid, and long-term plans, and optimize product flow and inventory. You will work collaboratively with Supply Directors, Product Management, Site Operations, Finance, Customer Service, and Procurement to achieve financial and business goals.
How You Will Make an Impact:
* Lead Sales, Inventory, and Operations Planning (SIOP)
* Optimize balance between supply and demand
* Monitor KPIs and coordinate planning activities
* Approve purchase orders within thresholds
* Ensure effective ERP tool utilization
* Oversee scheduling operations
* Coach and support scheduling team members
* Act as a backup for schedulers when needed
* Set and monitor inventory targets to balance cost, service, and working capital
* Plan production and raw material purchases
* Eliminate slow-moving and obsolete goods (SMOG)
* Drive ongoing process improvements
* Ensure ISO 9001 compliance
* Manage and develop team members (training, performance)
* Lead cross-functional projects
* Support hiring processes
* Maintain readiness to travel as required
Creating Extraordinary Starts With:
* Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, or Operations Management (Master’s preferred) and a minimum of 7 years of relevant experience
* Strong supply chain management skills with manufacturing and distribution expertise
* Experience managing complex planning environments
* SAP experience preferred (Power User in APO and IBP), proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Excel, and PowerPoint
* Knowledge of Lean methodologies is an advantage
* Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
* Ability to manage in a matrix environment and gain support from key stakeholders
* Excellent teamwork and relationship-building skills across departments
* Effective prioritization, self-motivation, and decision-making abilities
* Clear, precise, and timely communication skills
* Proficiency in English and German
What We Value:
We strive for all employees to nurture physical, mental and emotional health both personally and professionally. Our commitment to health and wellness centres around prevention, early detection and embracing a healthy lifestyle. Some offerings may vary by role or country, but may include:
Physical Health benefits including healthcare packages and vision care subsidies.
Financial Wellness opportunities including life assurance and enhanced employer pension contributions.
Wellbeing benefits including additional holiday entitlement, flexible and hybrid working opportunities, access to mental health support, various optional social activities, and fruit available on site.
Progression opportunities including access to learning and development programmes that will empower you to grow both personally and professionally.
Belonging at SI Group
At SI Group, we strive for all employees to perform to their fullest potential. We create an environment where diversity is embraced, voices are heard, boundaries are pushed, and value is created.
We celebrate diversity, equity, and inclusion as a driving force toward making the impossible possible, and we’re committed to ensuring all employees embrace it.
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