Master Planner

What you will do

As part of Clarios’ $2.2Bn North American Metals business unit, and under general direction of the North American Metals Supply Chain Manager, you will be responsible for creating and preparing plans consistent with supply/demand forecasting for Clarios. This role will work strategically and collaboratively with cross functional teams within and outside of the North American region in support of the development and execution of the Global Metals strategy and is integrally involved on all phases of our Metals supply chain.

The Master Planner also provides advice and recommendations as appropriate to assist the Business Unit Director, Procurement, and Logistics in carrying out assigned responsibilities.

• Support the design, development, change management, and maintenance of the Metals Operating System throughout North America.

• Develop the annual base plan, which is used to drive the budgeting process throughout the Americas.

• Develop supply plans monthly to ensure capacity and market availability matches demand forecast. Alert management to critical areas to ensure capacity, raw materials, are aligned throughout the Americas.

• Prepare supply analysis providing basis for manufacturing five-year plus plans throughout the Americas. Coordinate the utilization of manufacturing data with other functional areas.

• Identify potential risk and make recommendations to supply and volume adjustments based on changing service and network cost requirements.

• Create and implement action plans for enhancements in supply/demand planning and inventory control techniques throughout the Americas.

• Direct and monitor transportation activities to assure that balanced inventories are maintained, and that production and purchase releases are scheduled to meet production and inventory objectives throughout the Americas.

• Support the North American S&OP process as required with data, analysis and execution of plans and action items.

• Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in Supply Chain, Operations Management, Business, Finance, or 10 years of relevant experience in lieu of a degree.

• Minimum 6 years of related experience (production, inventory control, supply chain management, etc) with proven success.

• Supply / Demand Planning experience.

• Advanced computer competency skills, especially Microsoft Excel, SAP, and Power
  
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• Manufacturing experience.

• Medical, dental and vision care coverage and a 401(k) savings plan with company matching – all starting on date of hire

• Tuition reimbursement, perks, and discounts

• Parental and caregiver leave programs

• All the usual benefits such as paid time off, flexible spending, short- and long-term disability, basic life insurance, business travel insurance, Employee Assistance Program, and domestic partner benefits

• Global market strength and worldwide market share leadership

• HQ location earns LEED certification for sustainability plus a full-service cafeteria and workout facility

• Clarios has been recognized as one of 2025's Most Ethical Companies by Ethisphere. This prestigious recognition marks the third consecutive year Clarios has received this distinction.

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