Business and Operational Planning Director
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As a global leader in Stainless Steel, we're seeking a dynamic Business and Operational Planning Director to join our Supply Chain team in Calvert, Mobile County, Alabama.

Relocation assistance may be considered.

We invite you to explore this exceptional career opportunity. In this role, you will be responsible for reviewing the S&OP Process, Demand Management and Capacity Planning for BA Americas. You will also be overseeing the Mill Planning and Scheduling for our Calvert and San Luis Potosi locations and the shipped On-Time in full measure and the reporting for all Americas facilities.

Outokumpu is the global leader in sustainable stainless steel. We employ some 9,000 professionals in more than 30 countries who set the gold standard for innovation. The Americas is headquartered in Calvert, Mobile County, Alabama; home to one of the most technically advanced integrated stainless-steel mills in the United States. The Americas' footprint also expands to San Luis Potosi, Mexico, which is the only stainless steel cold rolling mill plus service center in the country. Additionally, Outokumpu business area Americas has a commercial office in Brazil.

What you will bring:

* Bachelor's Degree in Business, Finance, Supply Chain, Engineering or similar

* Master's Degree in Business Administration

* Project or Processes Management certifications preferred

* Previous experience working for Steel or Metals production industries

* 8+ years previous operation and/or reporting experience in steel business desired

* Vast demonstrated experience supervising the S&OP process

* Experience leading mulitple departments and team

* Experience controlling budget

* Highly experienced working with Demand Management and Capacity Planning for different facilities

* Experience with management of the Pull System and OEM supply chain inventories

Some of the key activities you will be responsible for:

* Yearly forecast creation

* Conduct monthly capacity and performance analyses to ensure that forecasts and schedules are aligned and integrated.

* Develops and implements a strategies to ensure that critical processes run effectively and achieve organizational goals and performance KPIs

* Drive and facilitate the monthly Sales and Operations Planning process

* Drive Demand Management and capacity planning for the Americas

* Review weekly the updated sales forecast for United States(Calvert, AL) and Mexico (San Luis Potosi) plants

* Direct Master Production Schedule activity on a weekly basis for both facilities

* Review the Casting production plan for the Melt shop to support both operations

* Manage the reservations and Order Management process for US and Mexico Mill Bookings

* Identify OP needs, select vendors and manage the process

* Coordinate and overseeing manufacturing operations in order to forecast orders and meet customer demands.

* Collaborate with other departments to close operational gaps.

* OEM supply tracking and reporting

* Manage Central Stock replenishment and SKU selection

* Management and Direction of Central Stock inventories (Coordinate Inventory including Physical Reconciliation)

* Direct the process of Bookings and Load Planning by Logistics for Truck, Rail and Water Shipments for US and Mexico

* Selection, Reporting and Direction of Outside Processing activities

* Shipped On-Time in full measure and reporting for all Americas facilities.

* Act as a team lead, training mentoring and developing team's member knowledge and skills.

Competencies and Skills:

* Expert level in Microsoft Excel (advance formulas), SAP, BW and others

* Advance knowledge of forecasting

* Strong analytical and logical thinking

* Ability to solve complex mathematical/statistical situation and to understand financial statements.

* Ability to negotiate successfully

* Strong understanding of economics and Market Dynamics

* Ability to be a team builder

* Flexible and quick adaption

What we offer:

* Competitive benefit package including health, dental, disability, life and voluntary insurance options.

* Time to recharge through PTO plus paid holidays and parental leave.

* Work-life balance with a flexible work schedule so you can focus on your professional and personal priorities.

* Retirement plan and company matching up to 6%

* Employee Assistance Program.

* An equal opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace.

Salary: $136,200 to $187,300

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, age, citizenship, color, religion, sex, marital status, national origin, disability status, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

If you need an accommodation to complete any part of the application process due to a disability or medical condition, you may call 251-###-#### or email ...@outokumpu.com.

Nearest Major Market: Mobile AL

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