Raw Materials/Finished Goods Planner

Job description

Solvay is a leading supplier of composite materials, process consumables and tooling to industries such as high performance automotive, Formula 1, aerospace, rail, defense, renewable energy and marine. Within the composites business line, we are driven by fast customer response, unmatched technical support, technology and innovation and unparalleled product quality, offering a dynamic culture of "Delivering Innovation with real advantage". The incumbent will be based in Europe.
· The Production Planner is responsible for the near term coordination and scheduling of supply/demand plans. Material scope could include Finished Goods, Intermediate Goods, and Raw Materials.
· Develop finite plans on an ongoing weekly basis to maximize machine and material usage.
· Create and communicate a valid master production schedule on an ongoing weekly basis to maximize available machine hours, material usage, and labour.
· Manage raw material portfolio, supplier management.
· Daily review and optimization of finite planning schedules taking into account operational and material changes along with business requirement/need.
· Define and communicate raw material concerns/issues and impact to finite production schedule.
· Inventory management.
· Participate and provide input into site Sales and Operating Plan.

Desired profile

Qualifications :

·  Qualified to degree level.
·  Business aware - capable of assimilating a lot of information and of making informed decisions under pressure.
·  Consistent, pro-active, high energy level and able to work on own initiative.
·  Highly developed problem solving skills.
·  Excellent analytical and communication skills in order to ensure efficient communication exchange with all departments at all levels and suppliers. Demonstrated ability to influence others.
·  Capable of understanding Solvay manufacturing processes and their interdependencies.
·  Ability to see big picture, yet good attention to detail.
We offer

·  A challenging and international work environment in a globally operating company
·  A broad range of responsibilities and the opportunity to develop career aspirations
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