SIOP Planner

Meridian Adhesives Group is a rapidly growing, full service global adhesive solutions provider, specializing in adhesive

technologies used in electronics, industrial, and infrastructure applications. Fueled by a series of strategic acquisitions

since its formation in 2018, we have established ourselves as an adhesive technology leader for a broad, global, blue-chip

customer base comprised of OEMs, distributors, and industrial clients with an expanding global footprint.

Guided by our core values—Safety & Sustainability, Respect, Integrity, Accountability, and Teamwork—we are driven to

 make a meaningful impact in everything we do. When you join Meridian, you become part of a dynamic team that values

diverse perspectives fosters professional growth, and encourages bold ideas. We’re committed to creating a supportive

environment where you can thrive, grow, contribute to groundbreaking projects, and help shape the future of our industry.

Meridian Adhesives Group does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters, employment agencies, or staffing firms.  

JOB SUMMARY:

This role is the owner of the SIOP or S&OP process for multiple Meridian business units.  This includes ownership of the monthly meetings, accurate data for both demand and supply reviews, and inventory management focused around maintaining the correct inventory levels and eliminating excess and obsolete inventory. This position is responsible for planning and execution decisions from 18 months out to week zero.

Demand Management: This role is responsible for ensuring that the demand fits the supply capability.  If out of balance, they are responsible for working with all parties to come up with the best network plan given available information to meet customer and shareholder expectations.   This position is not responsible for the Demand Forecast, but will provide guidance and feedback on quality and requirements. 

Supply Management: This role is responsible for ensuring the demand coming into the system is balanced prior to being scheduled.  They also ensure that the entire network is optimized, and Meridian provides its customers with the best service level and shareholders the best return.  While not responsible for the actual daily scheduling of orders, this position will provide guidance and oversight of plant scheduling to ensure compliance and optimal network performance. 

ESSENTIAL TASKS & DUTIES: 

Sales & Operation Planning

• Management of a rolling 18 month plan that balances value stream demand, with stocking point inventory and supply network capacity
• Disaggregate demand and map to planned requirements and develop rough cut capacity plan (RCCP)
• Develop an initial inventory plan
• Prepare materials for the Supply Planning Meeting and Pre-Exec S&OP Meeting
• Assist in preparation of Exec S&OP Meeting materials
• Perform “What If” scenarios to handle strategic questions or emergency situations.

Master Network Planning

• Management of a rolling 8-12 weeks weekly plan that balances network demand, inventory and supply capacity
• Manage hard demand requirements coming to the network and balance them against available capacity
• Manage exceptions in demand and capacity imbalance and optimize the plan to support as needed
• Work with Sales, customer service, operations, procurement and operations to manage supply disruption and optimization efforts
• Work with procurement to establish raw material inventory targets and adjust raw material inventory based on demand forecast
• Coach schedulers on proper schedule management and ensure adherence to the supply plan

Supply Network and Distribution Strategy

• Utilizing knowledge and information from the Master Plan and S&OP, support occasional strategic supply development requests (M&A, footprint analysis, etc.)
• Perform AdHoc analysis to inform distribution network alignment with customers and suppliers to improve performance and/or reduce cost

Inventory Management

• Accountable for development and management of Engineered inventory levels across the supply network
• Provide inventory targets and guidelines through the S&OP and Master Planning processes
• Understand and be able to explain inventory shifts in addition to performing root cause analysis on unexpected variances

Process and Systems

• Provide expertise and feedback to support system improvements
• Responsible for validation of planning assumptions

PEOPLE DEVELOPMENT AND LEADERSHIP:

Carry out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws, including Health and Safety, Invests in People, Quality Standards, Environmental Policy, Ethics Policy.

Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring and training employees; employee development; planning, assigning and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining, employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

Develop skills through effective management and coaching.

QUALIFICATIONS: 

Education & Experience: 

• Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain, Business or related field
• Minimum 5 years of relevant operational experience in either manufacturing or logistics or planning
• 5 years of experience in supply chain management
• Proficiency in SKUScience, ProssPro, or Sage (Supply and Manufacturing) a plus
• Manufacturing or chemicals industry experience preferred
• Fluent English required

Knowledge & Skills: 

• Process oriented with ability to document current practices while identifying opportunities for continuous improvement
• Focuses on impact and result for the organization and responds positively to feedback
• Ability to develop/mentor a team of Supply Chain professionals
• Must possess conflict resolution skills
• Consistently approaches work with energy and a positive, constructive attitude
• Demonstrates openness to change and ability to manage complexities with a positive attitude
• Ability to interact with cross-functional groups, and comfortable communicating with all levels of management
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills to persuade and influence others
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize work schedules

Other Requirements:

Some travel required.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk and reach with hands and arms. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision and ability to adjust focus.

WORKING CONDITIONS:  

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts; fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals and risk of electrical shock when in the operations or laboratory areas

The company offers an attractive compensation and benefits package for the right candidate.

Meridian provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status.