Business Process Manager, Supply Chain – Aerospace Materials

Valencia, CA / Dallas, TX / Atlanta, GA / Shelby, NC

Are you a passionate and driven Supply Chain Professional who is looking to take their career to new heights?  Then look no further than this opportunity with PPG's Aerospace business! We are looking for someone who is able to see the future of aviation materials / transparencies and take our exceptional products to the next level!

As the Business Process Manager, Supply Chain – Aerospace Materials, you will play a critical role in delivering optimized inventory and customer service levels within the Aerospace SBU.  In this role you will be the expert in MRP settings, working to establish clear business processes for establishing MRP settings as well as metrics to monitor adherence to these processes throughout the supply chain.  

Additionally, you will lead other supply chain improvement activities which could include S&OP, inventory management, and other key supply chain processes.  As well as working with the regional and global platform teams, supply chain teams, operational and finance leaders in order to provide more strategic oversight of our supply chain and bring standard work and best practices to all regions across all teams. 

This role will be working on-site at one of our Aerospace facilities 4 days a week and have the ability to work remotely on Fridays.  This role reports to the Global Supply Chain Director.

Responsibilities:

• Provide the critical thinking necessary to lead and direct the analysis of alternative approaches and methodologies necessary to deliver efficiencies and simplicity in our supply chains.
• Provide direction to local supply chain teams to establish and maintain standard work and best practices within the business.
• Stay up to date with the activities and direction that the supply chain teams are taking and provide inputs and knowledge to help the total organization produce the best processes and results for the business.
• ERP supply chain subject matter expert, leading the use and standardization of ERP tools, data structure, and processes across the commercial and operational teams including analytics to identify and correct issues.
• Work with multi-site teams to align MRP settings to drive operations in line with S&OP provided forecasts
• Supply chain subject matter expertise in key processes including S&OP and inventory management
• Monitor and improve Key Performance Indicators; lead corrective actions to deviations to plan as appropriate.
• Develop and document processes across sites and provide project and change management for implementation
• Deliver process improvements that improve business results

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in business, engineering, supply chain, or another analytical discipline required.
• Minimum of 6 years of experience in demand planning, forecasting, or supply chain analytics required.
• Proficiency with QAD or other ERP systems and strong Excel skills preferred.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret complex data and provide actionable insights preferred.
• Experience with developing and documenting processes and change management required.
• Familiarity with continuous improvement methodologies and ability to contribute to process enhancements required.
• Ability to travel up to 15% as needed required.
• Only U.S. Citizens, Green Card holders, and political asylees or refugees are eligible to apply.

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The base salary range for this position is $123,900 - $166,300, with a possibility of an annual bonus up to 10% of base salary.

PPG offers comprehensive benefits such as Health, Dental, Life, Retirement Plan, Paid Vacation & Holidays, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Disability/Leave, and other Voluntary benefit offerings. Actual benefit offerings confirmed at the time of hire.

How we work: At PPG, we bring teams together to accelerate collaboration and career development, with in-person work Monday through Thursday and the opportunity to work remotely on Flexible Fridays. Schedules may vary by location.

About us: 

PPG: WE PROTECT AND BEAUTIFY THE WORLD®

Through leadership in innovation, sustainability and color, PPG helps customers in industrial, transportation, consumer products, and construction markets and aftermarkets to enhance more surfaces in more ways than does any other company. To learn more, visit www.ppg.com and follow @PPG on X. 

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We are customer champions 

Proactive. Bold. Trustworthy. Everything we do starts with our customers. We listen, move fast and don’t stop until we solve their biggest challenges. When our customers win, we all grow. 

We act with purpose and speed 

Agile. Data-driven. Empowered. We take smart risks to stay ahead of the competition. We work proactively with agility, using quality data to develop solutions that create value.  

We are excellent operators 

Productive. Collaborative. Accountable. No matter our role, we identify problems, take ownership and always bring solutions. We are both proactive and responsive to drive continuous improvement and deliver results. We support our frontline, the faces of PPG to our customers.   

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Future-focused. Driven. Ambitious. We are passionate about growing our business and winning with our customers. We deliver results, embrace new technologies and leverage agility and speed as strengths. 

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At PPG we use AI in the hiring process to make the process more efficient. AI tools do not make hiring decisions. You can learn more by going to  https://careers.ppg.com/us/en/candidate-resources.  

PPG provides equal opportunity to all candidates and employees. We offer an opportunity to grow and develop your career in an environment that provides a fulfilling workplace for employees, creates an environment for continuous learning, and embraces the ideas and diversity of others. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, pregnancy, race, color, creed, religion, national origin, age, disability status, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression.  

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PPG pay ranges and benefits can vary by location which allows us to compensate employees competitively in different geographic markets. PPG considers several factors in making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, skill sets, experience and training, qualifications and education, licensure and certifications, and other organizational needs. Other incentives may apply.  
Our employee benefits programs are designed to support the health and well-being of our employees. Any insurance coverages and benefits will be in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable plans and associated governing plan documents.  Benefits will be discussed with you by your recruiter during the hiring process. 

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