["Business Operations Planner","Business Operations Planner"]

Description This role is responsible for driving the core values and processes of Business Operations in the Americas Region for the LPA Business UnitResponsibilities Strengthening the Business Operations function in the Americas region by promoting and using best practice processes and technology enablers and cultivating a continuous improvement mindset within the Team.Actively participate in the Demand Reviews with Sales to produce the most accurate forecast.Lead the monthly planning cycle to output a rolling 4-month production and raw material purchase plan.Lead Capacity planning and inventory control processes across designated sites.Support regional projects as required (e.g., inventory optimization and onboarding new assets or entities to the regional footprint).Update and maintain LPA Monthly KPI and Dashboard data for the reporting cycle.Link CS, Sales, and plants to support on-time order dispatch, supporting customer OTIF.Achieve inventory targets for designated sites by resolving stock issue lines.Advise and review appropriate planning parameters within the MPR item setup.Actively participate and support the new IBP rollout.Management of material flows to and from the North American sites.Support supply chain lane optimization initiatives depending on business needs.Drive the SMOG process to minimize obsolete stock for defined assets.Owns periodic updates of the SAP Planning parameters.Interact with other regional and global Business Operations leads to manage intercompany flows.Support Customer Service Team Lead, ensuring compliance with the defined flows, ways of working, and agreed processes.Collaborate with the rest of the supply chain to drive improvement in metrics such as OTIF, Days of Inventory, and stock availability.Must pass Department of Homeland Security background check and pre-placement physical and pre-employment drug-screen.Requirements Experience with SAP in business operations - in particular, planning and inventory managementSupply planningStrong analytical skillsImplementing business processesComfortable working in a cross-functional environmentHighly organized with solid time management and attention to detailKnowledge of Microsoft Office – strong Excel and data manipulation skillsExperience with Business Intelligence tools is an advantageQualifications 5+ years of supply planning experienceStrong knowledge of Supply Planning and Sales and Operations PlanningKnowledge of the Chemical Industry is an advantageHigh School Diploma or EquivalentPreferred Qualifications Bachelor's degreeBenefits Medical, Dental, Vision, Life/AD&D, 401K, and vacationWe are proudly an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a veteran.#J-18808-Ljbffr