Sr. Supply Planning Coordinator

Overview

The role is responsible for developing production plans and loading schedules that ensure the plant operates in alignment with Afton’s requirements. This role also involves managing inventory levels to support production schedules and ensure the timely availability of materials for order fulfillment.

Responsibilities

• Analyze demand signals and inventory levels to determine production requirements, ensuring on-time fulfillment of customer orders.
• Monitor short-term production capacity and identify any potential constraints that may impact operations.
• Maintain inventory levels within target ranges for key materials and locations to ensure smooth production processes.
• Respond promptly and efficiently to any changes in production plans.
• Collaborate with regional planners to support activities such as new material introductions, changes to the distribution network, and inventory management.
• Align planning activities with the objectives of the Logistics and Procurement teams, providing support for other supply operations in the region when needed.
• Manage the procurement, importation, and purchase of raw materials, components, and finished goods to ensure timely replenishment to support the demand plan.
• Contribute to maintaining company quality and safety standards through daily operations and by providing formal feedback as needed.

Qualifications

Minimum Education & Experience:

• Bachelor of Science in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or related field.
• SAP competency in materials management and supply planning, typically gained through 8 or more years of experience.
• Proficiency in written and spoken English is required

Preferred Education & Experience:

• General knowledge of supply chain structures, global supply network interactions, and inventory management protocols, typically gained through 8 or more years of experience.

Essential Skills:

• Strong follow-up skills with meticulous attention to detail.
• Ability to work effectively in a cross-functional team environment.
• Capable of communicating technical planning details to non-technical managers.
• Strong negotiation and diplomacy skills.
• Excellent analytical skills for problem-solving.
• Ability to resolve conflicts and effectively address challenges.
• Strong organizational skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks, set appropriate timelines, and meet deadlines.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.

 Working at Afton

Who We Are - We're a diverse, global family of individuals, who share a passion for developing innovative solutions. We build our professional relationships on respect, integrity and a commitment to safety and quality. Just as these values apply to our professional relationships, they also apply to the way feel about our neighbors and communities.

Our Work - At Afton, our innovative R&D programs lead to global growth. Our lubricant and fuel additives are among the most highly developed and widely used in the petroleum industry. Afton is a recognized and trusted supplier of driveline lubricant additives, engine oil additives, fuel additives and industrial lubricant additives.

Benefits / Compensation - We offer competitive compensation and benefit packages that reflect our commitment to our employees. Our employees are our most treasured asset and we have dedicated resources that allow us to reward our employees for their commitment on an ongoing basis - ensuring our compensation packages are competitive in the industry.

An Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to the individual’s race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, religion, age, disability, genetic information, status as a military veteran or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.