A global leader in coatings and specialty materials, providing innovative solutions to industries.
Creates monthly production schedules, balances supply/demand, and optimizes inventory.
23 days ago ago
Intermediate (4-7 years), Junior (1-3 years)
Full Time
Greensboro, NC
Office Full-Time
Company Size
47,000 Employees
Service Specialisms
Coatings
Paints
Specialty Products
Industrial Solutions
Performance Coatings
Automotive Refinish
Architectural Coatings
Aerospace Coatings
Sector Specialisms
Aerospace
Automotive OEM
Automotive Refinish
Industrial Coatings
Packaging Coatings
Protective & Marine Coatings
Civil Infrastructure
Offshore
Role
Description
root cause
production scheduling
demand planning
capacity forecasting
supply risk
inventory management
Conduct root cause analysis and implement corrective actions for issues such as schedule deviations, delivery performance, and excess or slow-moving inventory.
Develop and maintain monthly item level production schedules that optimize plant productivity, balance inventory, and meet OTIF (On-Time In-Full) goals.
Manage short- and long-term demand planning, level-loading production to meet output targets.
Collaborate with operations, demand planning, and manufacturing teams to optimize production schedules.
Use capacity and material planning tools to forecast raw material needs and identify production constraints; recommend solutions such as overtime, outsourcing, or expediting.
Prioritize and expedite production based on material availability, resource capacity, and demand fluctuations.
Lead weekly meetings with manufacturing, quality, technical, logistics, and procurement teams to align production schedules and raw material supply.
Communicate supply risks proactively and implement contingency plans to reduce impact.
Be the central hub within the supply chain organization, encouraging relationships across teams.
Identify and address excess and obsolete inventory through cross-functional collaboration.
Improve initiatives to enhance inventory turnover and reduce waste.
Requirements
sap
oracle
erp
bachelor's
apics
5 years
Proficient in Microsoft Office; experience with ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle or Traverse.
Bachelor's degree in business administration, Operations, Supply Chain, or a related field; APICS certification is a plus.
5 years' experience in supply chain materials management, scheduling, planning, or production control.
Adept at evaluation, troubleshooting and finding solutions
Flexible, hands-on, and able to manage in a results-driven environment.
Benefits
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Training + Development
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Interview process
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Visa Sponsorship
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Security clearance
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Company
Overview
A global leader in coatings and specialty materials.
A history of innovation has enabled the development of cutting-edge products for diverse industries worldwide.
Serves multiple sectors, including automotive, aerospace, industrial, and consumer goods.
Strong presence in more than 70 countries with a vast portfolio of products and services.
Provides high-performance coatings to help businesses protect and beautify their assets.
Products are used across industries ranging from automotive to marine and construction.
Research and development efforts focus on creating sustainable and durable solutions.
Expanded market position through strategic acquisitions in recent years.
Recognized as a leader in materials science and coatings technology.
Culture + Values
Operate safe and healthful workplaces by trusting and rewarding employees.
Cultivate a sense of belonging and harness diversity to drive innovation.
Conduct business ethically and compliantly.
Minimize environmental impact through operations.
Deliver innovative products and solutions to maximize customer asset performance.
Create mutual value through partnerships with suppliers and customers.
Deliver positive change in the communities where operations occur.
Partner with customers to create mutual value.
Unite as a global team to represent 'One PPG'.
Trust employees daily in every aspect of work.
Strive for continuous improvement to achieve better outcomes.
Environment + Sustainability
Committed to reduce absolute scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 50% by 2030 from a 2019 base year (SBTi-validated)
Committed to reduce absolute scope 3 GHG emissions by 30% by 2030 from a 2019 base year (SBTi-validated)
6% reduction in scope 3 GHG emissions in 2024 vs. 2019 baseline
18% reduction in scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions in 2024 vs. 2019 baseline
28% reduction in water intensity at priority sites in water-stressed areas in 2024
98% of key suppliers assessed against sustainability and social responsibility criteria in 2024
Completed on-site solar installation in Caivano, Italy reducing ~390 metric tons CO₂ annually
Joined Make it Zero initiative in April 2025 to reduce scope 3 emissions in DIY sector
Inclusion & Diversity
DE&I learning journeys launched globally for all employees and leaders since 2020
Over 24,000 participants attended ERN events and DE&I learning experiences in 2023
Increased non-frontline U.S. headcount since 2021: Black +42%, Latino +44%, Asian +26%
35 DE&I Listen & Learn sessions held in 2023 with more than 2,100 employees participating