Carpenter Technology Corporation is a leading producer and distributor of premium specialty alloys, including titanium alloys, nickel and cobalt based superalloys, stainless steels, alloy steels and tool steels. Carpenter Technology's high-performance materials and advanced process solutions are an integral part of critical applications used within the aerospace, transportation, medical and energy markets, among other markets. Building on its history of innovation, Carpenter Technology's wrought and powder technology capabilities support a range of next-generation products and manufacturing techniques, including novel magnetic materials and additive manufacturing. Carpenter's Latrobe Specialty Metals operations, based in Latrobe, PA., was acquired by Carpenter Technology in 2012 and manufactures high-performance specialty alloys serving aerospace, energy and other demanding markets.

Manager, Supply Planning

Primary Responsibilities for the Manager, Supply Planning

• Manage the SAP IBP (Integrated Business Planning) S&OP (Sale and Operation Planning) to create realistic supply plans to meet the demand plan; includes review of mid to long term rough-cut capacity planning.
• Continuously improve the monthly IBP cycle, including timeliness of the demand and supply submission, reduction of cycle-time, robust alignment with projections.
• Oversight for melt planning and scheduling process at facility, including the optimization of raw materials, creation of melt planning wheel, and close collaboration with operations department.
• Prepare weekly, monthly, and yearly melt schedules that satisfy AOP (Annual Operating Plan) requirements while driving down costs (raw material purchases).
• Establish monthly plan for the business with communication to the entire team. Determine metrics to track ongoing success. Flow material from operation to operation to sequence material to downstream facilities.
• Driving alignment between the planning, demand, finance, sales, and operation teams.
• Drive continuous improvement through cost reduction, increased throughput, and process improvement.
• Managing and analyzing monthly/quarterly departmental manufacturing goals and work in partnership with the operational team on ways to continuously improve
• Analyze and implement strategies for improved material flow from melting through finished goods inventory.
• Provide analytical support and leadership within the planning department.
• Elimination of waste and nonvalue added activities within the entire supply chain.
• Coordinate production goals to accomplish customer on-time delivery
• Perform all other duties and special projects as assigned.

Required for the Manager, Supply Planning

• 4-year degree in Supply Chain Management or a related field. MBA Preferred
• Knowledge of lean manufacturing principles and problem-solving skills
• 5 years of analytical experience in a supply chain background.
• Must possess a strong knowledge of all aspects of the supply chain activities.
• The ability to successfully manage people to accomplish team goals and objectives.
• Previous melt shop planning experience preferred.
• Previous experience working within a manufacturing plant preferred.
• Experience effectively leading teams or sub-teams.
• Experience managing budgets.
• Customer focused and develops innovative services, technologies or products that address needs or problems.
• Excellent verbal and written communication with presentation communication skills both within Carpenter and with customers and suppliers outside of Carpenter.

Carpenter Technology Company offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package including life, medical, dental, vision, flexible spending accounts, disability coverage, 401k with company contributions as well as many other options to employees.

Carpenter Technology Corporation's policy is to fully and effectively maintain a program of equal employment opportunity and nondiscrimination for all employees, to employ affirmative action for all protected classes, and to recruit and develop the best qualified persons available regardless of age, race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, political affiliation or any other characteristic protected by law. The Company also will recruit, develop and provide opportunities for qualified persons with disabilities and protected veterans.