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Job Title:        Supply Planner - Corporate Production

Location:        Vernon Hills, IL

Department:  Rust-Oleum US Manufacturing 

Reports To:     Senior Manager, Supply Planning 

Direct Reports/Manages others:  No

Rust-Oleum Corporation is a worldwide leader in protective paints and coatings for both home and industry. We offer a wide range of products including decorative fashion paints, durable industrial roof repair coatings and, of course, our famous rust-fighting formula that started it all.

As our Supply Planner – Corporate Production, you’re there to analyze finished goods inventory and plant capacity requirements to develop a production schedule.

Here is what to expect:

• Create, monitor and maintain a rolling 8 week end-to-end volume (replenishment/production) and inventory plans for all assigned product families that conform to business strategies, capacity constraints, financial plans, and target inventory profiles
• Record compliance to schedule and work with plant to ensure high level of service.
• Act as a partner for Marketing and other brand team members to determine the impact of projects and strategic decisions on volumes and inventory
• Daily contact with one or multiple supplying plants to coordinate the supply of finished good, intermediate
• Develop and maintain effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders within the organization
• Participate in cross functional projects as Subject Matter Expert or lead for supply chain planning
• Work to resolve problems with current procedures, such as communications, information flow, integrated production methods, inventory control, or cost analysis.
• Perform other duties as required.

Required Skills: 

• Minimum Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Engineering or Science
• 1-2 years of work experience in similar environment, is preferred
• Must be experienced with advance planning systems and ERP systems, preferably SAP S4
• Excellent organizational skills are required
• Proven ability to possess strong problem-solving skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel
• IBP experience preferred
• APICS CPIM or CSCP certification a plus
• Strong verbal and written communications skills
• Ability to be a team player with focus on improvement and strong drive for results

Salary Target Range: $70,000 - $80,0000, bonus eligible

From big benefits to small, we take care of our associates!  After 30 days of employment, you will be eligible for a benefits package that includes medical, dental, life, disability and business travel insurance, flexible spending accounts, EAP, stock purchases and vacation/sick days/parental leave. We also offer a 401(k) plan after three months of employment. Associates are vested in the RPM Pension plan after completing five years of service.  Rust-Oleum offers 9 paid holidays and one floating holiday per year.  You are also eligible to earn three weeks of vacation on an annualized basis.

 Rust-Oleum is an equal opportunity employer. Employment selection and related decisions are made without regard to sex, race, age, disability, religion, national origin, color, or any other protected class.