Strategic Planning Lead

Ashland has an exciting opportunity for a SBU Planning Lead to join their Life Sciences business, focusing on supply chain planning, sales, and operational activities. The role is remote, region-specific, and involves leading planning activities, resolving supply issues, and collaborating across manufacturing and supply chain teams.

Location: East Coast or Central Time zones, USA

Responsibilities

• Leading Sales & Operational Planning (S&OP) activities for assigned SBUs & regional BU, to balance customer service, capacity, inventory & operational costs.
• Facilitating resolution of near-term supply issues in partnership with Business Management, Commercial teams, and Regional Supply Chain.
• Working with assigned manufacturing locations in the development and execution of production plans.
• Working with Supply Coordinators on resupply planning through hub & spoke networks, for the assigned SBUs.
• Monitoring of key performance metrics focused on service, inventory, and execution to meet targets & drive continuous improvement.
• Actively contribute to the organizational goals by taking initiative, executing on goals and focusing on performance and safety.
• Improve the organization capacity and capabilities through building collaborative relationships, optimizing diverse talent and utilizing positive communications and influence with others.
• Up to 20% travel (likely once a quarter, scheduled)

Requirements

• 5 -7-year experience in Supply Chain Planning, Manufacturing, Purchasing, Logistics or Finance within an International working environment.
• Experience with SAP.
• Experience with Advanced Planning software systems preferred.
• Must be proficient in Excel, with access a plus.
• Excellent communication (written & verbal in English), logic, and reasoning skills; additional languages are a plus.
• Positive, results-driven attitude.
• Flexible work schedule preferred to allow support for regions in various time zones.
• Demonstrated responsible and ethical behavior at all times.
• The ability to help the company drive greater value through understanding the business, and making complex decisions.

Benefits

• Team recognition rewards, sponsored lunches and monetary incentives based on performance.
• Comprehensive Benefit package, Medical, Dental and Vision starting on Day 1 for you AND your family.
• 401(k) plan with company match.
• Supporting work/life balance, we offer Flexible office location – Remote/Hybrid.