Sr. Materials Planner (S&OP Planner, CSM)

Company Description

Veolia Group is a global leader in environmental services, operating across all five continents with nearly 218,000 employees. Specializing in water, energy, and waste management, Veolia Group designs and implements innovative solutions for decarbonization, depollution, and resource regeneration, supporting communities and industries in their ecological transformation. Within this framework, Veolia's Water Technology Business brings together a dedicated team of experienced professionals committed to tackling the world’s most complex challenges related to water scarcity, quality, productivity, and energy. Together, we pursue a shared mission to create a more sustainable future.

Job Description

The S&OP Planner is responsible for managing and executing the S&OP Demand and Supply Planning processes and procedures on Chemical Solutions and Monitoring (CSM) Business Line of Veolia Water Tech. The role will partner with the regional business leader and functional teams, (including Commercial, Supply Chain, Procurement, Products, Finance and IT), to ensure standard Demand and Supply Planning processes, systems, RACI’s and KPI’s are implemented and matured continuously. The role will coordinate with the S&OP Pole Leader to continually improve forecasts, plans and decision-making resulting from the monthly cadence of the S&OP Product Portfolio Review (PPR), Commercial Demand Review (CDR), Supply Chain Review (SCR) and Plan Consensus Review (PCR).

Key S&OP Duties & Responsibilities (4-Week Cadence)

• Week 1 - Demand Signal Intake & Diagnostic Review: Assess overall demand health and variability. Lead statistical forecast analysis by adjusting, maintaining, and cleaning historical data/parameters, while defining targets and improvements on forecast accuracy (MAPE and Bias), and correcting root cause variations for long term improvements. Diagnose variances by reviewing prior month actuals against forecasts, identifying bias by product/customer/region, and analyzing demand volatility (e.g., standard deviations, spikes, pull-ins, or cancellations). Prepare and conduct the monthly PPR to integrate changing product strategies and New Part Introduction (NPI) and End of Life Cycle (EOL) initiatives.
• Week 2 - Forecast Update & Demand Review Readiness: Lock a credible, near-term demand plan. Refresh the statistical baseline forecast by cleaning historical data and applying justified, well-documented overrides. Prepare and conduct the CDR to align with Regional Business Leader, Commercial Operations and other functions on statistical versus sales forecast differences, review accuracy KPIs (MAPE and bias), and subsequently firm and release the unconstrained demand plan. Capture critical commercial inputs such as wins/losses, pricing, and promotions.
• Week 3 - Inventory Positioning & Policy Validation: Shift focus to inventory strategy alignment and performance (Cash). Analyze forward inventory projections against demand to identify potential stock-out or excess/Slow-Moving and Non-Moving (SMNM) inventory risks. Define and propose inventory policy changes or exceptions to mitigate risks. Manage firm supply plan exceptions by simulating the use of alternate sources. Prepare and conduct SCR meetings to evaluate the Supply Chain's capability to meet an unconstrained consensus demand plan. Create networks and maps that depict the Supply Chain strategy, and communicate this strategy, including "who makes what" and lead times, across the business.
• Week 4 - PCR Prep & Tradeoff Actions: Drive decision readiness and closure for the PCR, approving and releasing the constrained supply plan (Rolling 12-months at the SKU level, across the supply network). Align inventory tradeoffs with Supply and Finance teams, evaluate build versus backlog decisions, and validate the financial impact of inventory strategies. Finalize risks requiring leadership escalation based on the Delegation of Authority (DoA) process, update action logs, and lock assumptions for the next planning cycle.

Daily Standard Work & Execution

• Define Inventory Strategy (MTS, MTO, SS APICS model for DoA baseline, etc) and update and review ABC Classification in the system.
• Maintain continuous system hygiene and master data accuracy through regular MRP system maintenance, HUHD management, and Material Forecasting.
• Engage in cross-functional Raw Material and Finished Goods (RM-FG) allocation and contingency planning to resolve supply plan exceptions.
• Analyze and manage excess/SMNM and obsolete finished goods inventory, actively driving Finance Reserve actions.
• Enhance S&OP planning communication by flagging plan risks, highlighting variances, and anticipating issues related to demand swings and production limits.
• Lead problem-solving efforts utilizing data-driven insights to maximize inventory turns, optimizing the balance between Cash, Cost, and Service metrics.

Qualifications

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving abilities, proficient in using data-driven insights to inform complex decision-making.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to convey complex supply chain concepts to technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Demonstrated strategic thinking, capable of enhancing S&OP role accountability and cross-functional collaboration.
• Advanced presentation skills and strong Google Suite expertise.

Education & Experience

• Required:
  • Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, or a related field required (Master's degree preferred).
  • 08+ years of progressive experience in supply chain management, planning, or operational planning.
  • 05 years of experience on SAP - MRP, Material, Procurement, Manufacturing or Logistic modules

• Preferred:
  • ASCM CPIM - Certified in production and inventory planning

Working Conditions

• Hybrid with 3 days in the local office
• Ability to occasionally travel (estimated 10% - 25%).

Additional Information

At Veolia, we realize diverse teams make smarter decisions, deliver better results, and build stronger communities. We’re an organization that champions diversity and inclusion at every rung of the ladder and are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. Because our people are our greatest assets, we also offer competitive compensation and benefits that include:

• Compensation - The salary range is tied to the market for similarly benchmarked roles.  The range is not an absolute, but a guide, and offers will be based on the individual candidate’s knowledge, skills, experience, and market conditions, as well as internal peer equity.  Depending upon all the preceding considerations for the final selected individual candidate, the offer may be lower or higher than the stated range

• Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance Starting Day 1!

• Life Insurance

• Paid Time Off

• Paid Holidays

• Parental Leave

• 401(k) Plan - 3% default contribution plus matching!

• Flexible Spending & Health Saving Accounts

• AD&D Insurance

• Disability Insurance

• Tuition Reimbursement

Disclaimer: The salary, other compensation, and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. The Company reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.

****Applicants are required to be eligible to lawfully work in the U.S. immediately; employer will not sponsor applicants for U.S. work authorization (e.g. H-1B visa) for this opportunity****

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As an inclusive company, Veolia is committed to diversity and gives equal consideration to all applications, without discrimination.