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In this role, you will be responsible for balancing customer demand with plant capacity while ensuring seamless material flow.\nThis role reports to the Purchasing and Logistics Manager.\nKey Responsibilities\nGenerate, prioritize, and release Work Orders in alignment with master production schedules (MPS) and customer demand forecasts.\nDevelop detailed production schedules to optimize machine utilization, minimize changeover times, and ensure on-time delivery (OTD) while preventing bottlenecks.\nMonitor plant capacity, and equipment constraints to balance workload and smooth production peaks.\nRun and analyze MRP reports to identify material shortages, buffer stock levels, and replenishment requirements.\nCreate, issue, and manage POs for raw materials, and components based on production schedules and inventory thresholds.\nBuild and maintain strong relationships with vendors. Proactively follow up on open POs, track shipment milestones, expedite critical parts, and resolve delivery or quality discrepancies.\nCoordinate and lead MRB activities to disposition non-conforming materials, scrap, rework, or return-to-vendor (RTV) items efficiently, minimizing production downtime.\nManage the end-to-end RMA process for customer returns, ensuring timely evaluation, root-cause tracking, replacement fulfillment, and credit processing in coordination with Quality and Customer Service teams.\nCoordinate and manage material allocations for high-priority products, key accounts, or constrained components to maximize operational efficiency.\nIdentify potential supply bottlenecks, material shortages, and production disruptions early; develop and execute robust mitigation and contingency plans.\nTranslate complex manufacturing and supply chain data into clear, actionable insights to support continuous improvement and strategic decision-making.\nLeverage advanced Excel functionalities, Power Query, and dynamic dashboarding tools to track key performance indicators (KPIs).\nQualifications\nOnly US Citizens, Green card holders, political asylees, or refugees are eligible to apply.\nBachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, Industrial Engineering, or Business Administration is strongly preferred .\n3+ years of experience in production planning, materials control, or scheduling within a manufacturing or aerospace environment.\nAdvanced proficiency in ERP/MRP systems and Advanced Excel are mandatory\nDemonstrated track record of participating in or leading Lean Six Sigma/Kaizen continuous improvement initiatives.\nDemonstrated track record of managing supplier relationships, resolving non-conformance issues, and executing risk mitigation strategies.\nThe base salary range for this position is $73,400 to $82,000 with a possibility of an annual bonus up to 4.5% 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.\nAbout us:\nPPG: WE PROTECT AND BEAUTIFY THE WORLD ®\nThrough 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.\nThe PPG Way 2030\nWe are customer champions\nProactive. 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.\nWe act with purpose and speed\nAgile. 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.\nWe are excellent operators\nProductive. 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.\nWe compete to win\nFuture-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.\nWe are PPG proud\nStrong. United. Passionate. We work safely, act with integrity and value our diverse perspectives. We celebrate achievements and take pride in the positive impact we create together to protect and beautify the world.\nAt 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.\nPPG 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.\nIf you need an adjustment due to a disability, please email .\nPPG 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. \nOur 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.\nPPG values your feedback on our recruiting process. 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