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This role provides deep subject-matter expertise in demand and supply planning, inventory optimization, and a Sales, Inventory, and Operations Planning (SIOP) processes. The Inventory Planning Principal partners with Planning, Procurement, Commercial, and Finance to balance service, cost, and risk while driving continuous improvement in planning performance and inventory health.\n Key Responsibilities\nInventory Strategy & OptimizationDevelop and govern inventory policies, safety stock strategies, and planning parameters to ensure the right inventory in the right location at the right time. This includes periodic refresh of inventory Entitlement Models\nOptimize inventory targets across raw materials, Work in Progress (WIP), and finished goods aligned with current Entitlement Models target levels by product and region\nLead segmentation methodologies (e.g., ABC/XYZ analysis, demand variability profiles) to inform differentiated inventory strategies\nConduct root-cause analyses of inventory drivers (excess, obsolete, slow-moving) and lead corrective actions\n\nPlanning ExcellencePartner with Demand Planning and Supply Planning teams to ensure accurate forecasting and alignment of inventory targets across the global network\nLead inventory scenario modeling to evaluate supply constraints, forecast volatility, and customer priorities\nSupport SIOP by providing forward-looking inventory insights, risk and opportunity analysis, and recommended actions\n\nPerformance ManagementOwn inventory key performance indicators (KPIs), including inventory $, inventory Days of Supply (DOS),On Time to First Promise (OTFP) - related inventory performance, forecast accuracy impact, and slow-moving inventory metrics\nDevelop dashboards, reporting, and analytics to support data-driven decision-making\n\nCross-Functional LeadershipCollaborate with Commercial teams to align inventory strategies with customer requirements, product lifecycle changes, and demand shifts\nPartner with Operations and Procurement to optimize replenishment, lot sizing, production cycles, and supply reliability\nInfluence senior leadership with clear, actionable insights on inventory risk, trade-offs, and improvement opportunities\n\nContinuous ImprovementDrive adoption of best practices in inventory planning, such as statistical modeling, parameter governance, and automation\nLead process improvements that reduce variability, enhance planning accuracy, and improve working capital efficiency\nMentor planners and analysts, elevating capability across the planning organization\n\n YOU MUST HAVE\nBachelors' degree required\nMinimum 8 years of experience in inventory planning, materials management, production planning, or supply chain management, including lead or project leadership roles\nStrong knowledge of inventory optimization, safety stock strategies, ABC segmentation, and excess and obsolete inventory management\nStrong analytical skills including advanced Excel skills and experience using visualization tools like Power BI\n Ability to coach and guide supply planner peers, influence across functional boundaries, and inform senior leaders\nOrganized, proactive, detail-oriented, and comfortable in face-paced environment\nAbility to travel up to 15% as needed\nWE VALUE\nBachelors' Degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related field\nAPICS certification, Lean Six Sigma certification\nExperience with balance sheet and inventory accounts\nProficiency with SAP ERP system and APO SNP advanced planning system\nDemonstrated results driving Inventory KPIs like DOS, IOS, inventory accuracy, inventory health\nThe annual base salary range for this position is $128,000 - $160,000. Please note that this salary information serves as a general guideline. Solstice considers various factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate's work experience, education and training, key skills, as well as market and business considerations.\nThis position is incentive plan eligible.\nBENEFITS OF WORKING FOR SOLSTICE ADVANCED MATERIALS\nIn addition to a competitive salary, leading-edge work, and developing solutions side-by-side with dedicated experts in their fields, Solstice Advanced Materials employees are eligible for a comprehensive benefits package. This package includes employer-subsidized Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance; Short-Term and Long-Term Disability; 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, Health Savings Accounts, EAP, and Educational Assistance; Parental Leave, Paid Time Off (for vacation, personal business, sick time, and parental leave), and 12 Paid Holidays.\nSolstice Advanced Materials is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality, sex, religion, or veteran status. 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