Raw Material Planner

We are seeking a motivated and analytical Raw Material Planner to join the USCA Powder Supply Chain team at our Greensboro, NC, manufacturing facility, reporting to the USCA Raw Material Planning Supervisor. You are responsible for purchasing and coordinating raw materials required to support manufacturing while balancing material availability, inventory, supplier performance, and working capital. You will work closely with Operations, Production Planning, Procurement, suppliers, and other Supply Chain partners to proactively identify material risks, resolve shortages, and maintain a reliable supply for the Greensboro operation.

Responsibilities:

• Create, release, and manage raw material purchase orders to support production requirements and maintain appropriate inventory levels.
• Review MRP requirements, production demand, inventory positions, lead times, and planning parameters to determine raw material purchasing requirements.
• Communicate with suppliers regarding purchase orders, delivery schedules, shortages, expedites, lead times, availability, and other supply constraints.
• Monitor raw material inventory and incoming supply to proactively identify shortages, excess inventory, late deliveries, and potential production risks.
• Partner with Production Planning, Operations, Procurement, Quality, Logistics, and other Supply Chain teams to resolve material constraints and support manufacturing priorities.
• Maintain accurate purchasing and planning information within ERP/MRP systems, including purchase orders, delivery dates, supplier commitments, and relevant planning parameters.
• Support inventory optimization, aged and excess inventory reduction, supplier performance, and working capital improvement initiatives.
• Participate in shortage reviews, root cause analysis, process standardization, and continuous improvement activities across Raw Material Planning and Purchasing.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, Business, Operations Management, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent relevant experience.
• Experience in purchasing, material planning, supply chain, inventory management, manufacturing, or a related field.
• Working knowledge of MRP/ERP systems; experience with Oracle, SAP, or similar systems preferred.
• Understanding of purchasing, inventory management, material requirements planning, and manufacturing supply processes.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, organizational, and prioritization skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and the ability to analyze inventory, demand, purchasing, and supplier information.
•  Strong communication and collaboration skills with the ability to work effectively with suppliers and cross-functional teams.
• APICS/ASCM certification, Power BI experience, or Lean/continuous improvement experience preferred.

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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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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