Job Description:
Supply and Demand Planner
Huntsman is seeking a Supply and Demand Planner supporting the Supply Chain organization located in The Woodlands, Texas. This position will report to the Supply Chain Planning Manager.
Job Scope
The Supply and Demand Planner is responsible for balancing customer demand with available supply within an assigned product family. This role works closely with Sales, Customer Service, and Operations to ensure accurate forecasting, effective order management, and continuous improvement in supply chain performance while supporting business objectives.
In summary, as the Supply and Demand Planner, you will:
Develop a strong understanding of customers and products within the assigned product family, collaborating closely with Sales to assess near-term demand and identify forecast gaps.
Monitor daily orders versus forecast for the current month and support allocation processes during periods of constrained supply, as directed by leadership.
Analyze historical sales performance against future plans, challenging discrepancies and assumptions using KPIs such as forecast accuracy and forecast bias.
Drive continuous improvement initiatives aimed at reducing forecast error and improving demand planning performance.
Ensure timely and accurate updates to the forecast database (FUTURCAST) in alignment with monthly snapshot requirements.
Conduct daily reviews of unconfirmed orders and provide guidance on order acceptance, revised ship dates, or rejection in coordination with the Customer Service team.
Review and validate demand uploaded into SAP, monitoring demand signals including planned independent requirements, sales orders, and intercompany purchase orders.
Adjust demand elements within SAP to support effective supply and demand balancing.
Provide guidance for in-period production schedule adjustments and support rapid response planning during unexpected supply disruptions such as weather events, plant outages, or raw material shortages.
Monitor inventory levels of key raw materials and intermediates to ensure continuity of plant operations and customer fulfillment.
Participate in cross-functional projects and represent the supply chain function and assigned product family in meetings and business development initiatives.
Qualifications
You must possess the below minimum qualifications to be initially considered for this position. Preferred qualifications are in addition to the minimum requirements and are considered a plus factor in identifying top candidates.
The candidate must have an unrestricted right to work for Huntsman in the United States.
Minimum Qualifications
High School Diploma.
4+ years of experience in Supply Chain, Logistics, or a related operational field.
Operational experience in supply chain-related functions such as Customer Service, Logistics, Procurement, Operations, Production, or Inventory Management.
Skills and knowledge
Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving skills.
Execution-oriented mindset with the ability to achieve valuable results.
Sound decision-making capabilities in a fast-paced environment.
Strong organizational perspective with the ability to understand end-to-end supply chain impacts.
Excellent teamwork and collaboration skills with a strong internal and external customer focus.
Alignment with Huntsman corporate principles and values.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with production scheduling, order fulfillment, inventory management, or material master data maintenance.
Knowledge of Material Resource Planning (MRP) concepts.
Hands-on experience with SAP (preferred) or another major ERP system.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools and standard business systems.
Huntsman is proud to promote equal opportunity in the workplace All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, or any other protected characteristic.
All unsolicited resumes presented by recruitment agencies are treated as pro bono information or service and will not be compensated.
Huntsman is aware of scams involving fraudulent job offers. We do not make job offers until after a candidate has submitted a job application and has participated in an interview. Please be advised that any job offer that requires payment or requires you to deposit a check is likely a scam. If you have questions about any open positions at Huntsman or Rubison, please visit our Careers website at http://www.huntsman.com/corporate/a/Careers.
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What We Do
Huntsman Corporation is a publicly traded global manufacturer and marketer of differentiated and specialty chemicals with 2019 revenues of approximately $7 billion. Our chemical products number in the thousands and are sold worldwide to manufacturers serving a broad and diverse range of consumer and industrial end markets. We operate more than 70 manufacturing, R&D and operations facilities in approximately 30 countries and employ approximately 9,000 associates within our four distinct business divisions.
We view our customers as valued partners. That’s why we believe in a collaborative approach to client relations and work directly with our customers to develop new chemical components that meet their unique needs. Our dedication to our customers is matched only by our dedication to the environment. As part of our commitment to bettering the industry, we strive to operate safe, clean, efficient facilities in an environmentally and socially responsible manner. This means actively seeking opportunities to leverage our resources to assist those in need around the world. It’s all part of our growth-driven approach, which reflects the spirit of free enterprise and is centered on creating mutual benefits for customers, employees, suppliers and the communities where we work.
