Supply Chain Manager

As a Supply Chain Manager , you will lead the end-to-end supply chain operations for our production facility in Circleville, OH, managing a $25MM inventory portfolio while achieving a 96% service level target. You will drive supply chain excellence by integrating Sales & Operations Execution (S&OE), demand-supply balancing, procurement, and production planning into a cohesive, high-performing operation.

This is an on-site role in Circleville, OH and will report to the Supply Chain Director. PPG offers excellent Medical, Dental, & Vision Benefits; matching 401k + retirement savings; and Paid Vacation, Holiday pay.

Responsibilities:

Own and execute the end-to-end supply plan, including Rough Cut Capacity Planning (RCCP), to balance volume, cost, and service levels against a $25MM inventory target

Drive inventory health metrics, identifying and mitigating at-risk inventory, reducing excess and obsolete stock, and improving inventory turns

Establish and continuously optimize safety stock levels and replenishment parameters across a multi-echelon supply chain using statistical modeling and demand variability analysis

Analyze and govern stock vs. make-to-order strategies to align inventory investment with customer service requirements

Lead initiatives to improve working capital efficiency while sustaining the 96% service level commitment

Serve as a key contributor and lead in the SIOP (Sales, Inventory & Operations Planning) process, providing data-driven insights, KPIs, and scenario modeling to improve forecast accuracy and supply responsiveness

Lead S&OE (Sales & Operations Execution) supply analysis cycles, identifying short-term supply risks and developing mitigation strategies in collaboration with cross-functional stakeholders

Owner of Supply Plan and Rough-Cut Capacity Planning (RCCP), partnering with regional supply chain director to balance level of activity, cost and service.

Manage relationships with PPG suppliers and external contract manufacturers (tollers), partnering with Corporate Procurement on strategic sourcing, and vendor performance management

Coordinate the operations planning function across manufacturing facilities, including production scheduling, capacity utilization, and material availability to support growth plans

Partner with Operations, Quality, and Engineering teams to align production schedules with service, quality, safety, and environmental requirements

Resolve capacity constraints and supply bottlenecks through collaboration and scenario planning

Be the supply chain liaison across Sales, Technical, Operations, Customer Service, and Demand Planning teams to drive operational excellence and alignment

Communicate supply chain performance, risks, and opportunities across all organizational levels, from shop floor to executive leadership

Champion a culture of continuous improvement, leveraging Lean, Six Sigma, or similar methodologies to streamline supply chain processes

Ensure adherence to all applicable environmental, health and safety regulations and policies.

Qualifications:

BS/BA in Supply Chain, Operations, or Engineering.

5+ years of Supply Chain experience in a batch manufacturing facility

Leadership experience managing dynamic supply chains.

APICS CPIM or CSCP certification strongly preferred

Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma or Continuous Improvement frameworks

Oracle &/or SAP ERP platform experience (planning modules preferred)

Advanced Excel Skills (Pivot tables, Vlookups) and Power BI and supply chain modeling tools

About us:

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