Business Planner II

Job Description

Our company is seeking an experienced Business Planner to join our Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) team based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The role is instrumental in formulating both short-term and long-term business strategies, inclusive of quarterly and annual operating plans. The Business Planner will engage across various departments to synchronize demand, production, and inventory plans.

Responsibilities:

• Document and convey planning assumptions, modifications, and results to relevant stakeholders.
• Establish, maintain, and enhance planning scenarios in Macro Planner.
• Develop optimized operating plans to maximize facility utilization, factoring in profitability and delivery performance.
• Prepare and validate shipments, booking, and inventory plans.
• Communicate tactical and quarterly financial plans to key stakeholder teams including FP&A, Raw Materials, Operations, and Commercial to ensure consensus alignment.
• Participate in cross-functional reviews and scenario planning to mitigate risks, capitalize on opportunities, and manage contingencies.
• Acquire proficiency in internal systems and support training initiatives as required.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in business, supply chain, engineering, or related discipline.
• 2-5 years' experience in supply chain encompassing supply or demand planning, operations, procurement, logistics.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel, with preference for experience in sophisticated planning software.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with meticulous attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
• Self-motivated and capable of thriving in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.
• Detail-oriented and proactive, with flexibility in office and remote working arrangements.