Regional Demand Planner

Make a +Difference at Kraton!

At Kraton, we make a Positive Difference, and we are looking for individuals who are also looking to make a difference in their jobs, for our customers and to the world. We are looking to hire a key member of our Supply Chain team at our Jacksonville, Florida location.

The Supply Chain Planner (GP) is responsible for planning and managing regionally planned product lines of low to moderate complexity to ensure supply continuity and inventory optimization.

We believe in making a +Difference, as a global manufacturer of sustainable specialty polymers and biobased pine chemicals, delivering innovative, high-performance solutions.

We're proud to offer benefits that meaningfully support you-at work, at home, and everywhere in between.

Some of the benefits offered are:

• Medical Insurance, including TeleDoc - multiple plans available with Flexible Spending Account & Health Savings Account options
• Dental & Vision Insurance
• Health Advocate - free support to help you understand your coverage and answer questions
• Life Insurance - base coverage paid for by Kraton with option for additional coverage
• 401k - Kraton provides matching contributions based on enrollment level
• Employee Assistance Program - provided at no cost to employees
• Accident, Disability, and Critical Illness Insurance

Key Responsibilities

Sales and Operation Planning:

• Basic understanding of end-to-end S&OP, Demand and Supply processes and principles.
• Conduct scenario planning with more experienced Supply Chain Planners.
• Identify Supply and Demand imbalances
• Prepare and present charts and graphs for demand / supply meetings.

Supply Chain Management Skills:

• Basic understanding of SAP and S&OP tool master data, MRP Planning strategies, Functional Supply Chain knowledge and constrained demand/allocation process.
• Knows key Customers.
• Familiar with Supply Chain KPIs.
• Review/create eMOCs with assistance as needed.
• Coordinate and execute stock replenishment transactions with Supply Chain Team support.
• Create and manage critical Supply Plans with assistance from experienced Supply Chain Planners as necessary

Technology System Skills:

• Proficient in PowerPoint and Word.
• Very proficient in MS Excel - can build and modify pivot table, use DB formulas.
• Basic understanding of SAP R/3 and S&OP tools
• Apply the use of SAP, and S&OP Tools to complete job tasks with some coaching from experienced Supply Chain Planners as necessary.
• And other duties as assigned to safely perform

Required Skills

• 1-3 Years Supply Chain or Business experience preferred.
• Communicates clearly and articulately when speaking in an individual or group environment.
• Organizes thoughts with ability to present information in a clear and precise manner.
• Recognizes problems and seeks input from others to systematically gather information.
• Understands basic S&OP Process.
• Makes routine decisions.
• Acts as a team member to support all Supply Chain goals with support from more experienced Supply Chain personnel.
• Actively contributes in team meetings and activities.

Education, Certifications & Licenses

• BS or BA desired
• CPIM or equivalent certification desired
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The statements above are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this classification. Statements are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities and skills required for this position.

Kraton's internal talent acquisition team manages our recruiting efforts and from time to time works with pre-selected/pre-approved external staffing agencies. We do NOT accept unsolicited resumes or candidate referrals from recruiters and/or agencies who are not pre-selected/pre-approved.

Kraton is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.