COMPANY:Meridian Adhesives Groupis 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 ourself 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.JOB SUMMARY:This role leads S&OP process for the Flooring Business Unit. This includes ownership of the S&OP, master network planning, the network supply/distribution strategy and inventory management. This position is responsible for planning and execution decisions from 18 months 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 itself 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 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 the preparation of Exec S&OP Meeting materials.
- Perform What If scenarios to manage 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.
- 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 Ad Hoc 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 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
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
- 2 or more years of experience in supply chain management
- Proficiency in IFS, Ross, or SAP (Supply and Manufacturing) a plus
- Manufacturing or metals industry experience preferred.
- Fluent English required, competent Spanish and/or Portuguese a plus.
Knowledge & Skills:
- Process oriented with ability to document current practices while identifying opportunities for continuous improvement.
- Focuses on impact and results for the client and responds positively to feedback.
- Strong collaboration and problem-solving/conflict resolution skills
- Consistently approaches work with energy and a positive, constructive attitude.
- Builds strong relationships with critical constituents.
- Remains calm, in control and good humored even under pressure.
- Demonstrates openness to change and ability to manage complexities.
- Ability to develop collaborative and harmonious relationships with external partners and clients at the senior level.
- Ability to interact with cross-functional groups, communicate with internal as well as external customers, and be 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.
*No 3rd Party RecruitersOther 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.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.