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Together with DIC, Sun Chemical is continuously working to promote and develop sustainable solutions to exceed customer expectations and better the world around us. With combined annual sales of more than $8.5 billion and 22,000+ employees worldwide, the DIC Group companies support a diverse collection of global customers.\nSun Chemical Corporation is a subsidiary of Sun Chemical Group Coöperatief U.A., the Netherlands, and is headquartered in Parsippany, New Jersey, U.S.A. For more information, please visit our website at www.sunchemical.com or connect with us on LinkedIn or Twitter\nGlobal Supply Planner (EMEA)\nWork Location: Hybrid role, based in Badalona, Spain\nJob Summary\nThe Global Supply Planner (EMEA) is responsible for supply planning and inventory management for assigned product lines manufactured in Europe and distributed through global supply networks. This role ensures reliable customer service by aligning demand forecasts, production capacity, inventory targets, and distribution strategies across multiple regions.\nActing as a key supply chain partner, the Global Supply Planner collaborates with operations, logistics, commercial, manufacturing, and demand planning teams to balance customer service, inventory investment, supply continuity, and operational efficiency. The position operates with a high degree of independence, provides subject matter expertise, and drives continuous improvement initiatives across global supply planning processes.\nKey Responsibilities\nManage supply plans and inventory targets for assigned product lines across the European central distribution hub, including inbound material requirements and dormant or slow-moving inventory.\nUtilize demand forecasts to develop production-focused forecasts and rough-cut capacity plans in partnership with operations and regional supply teams.\nCollaborate with logistics, operations, and commercial teams to define global network strategies, including shipping modes, supply frequency, lead times, and inventory requirements.\nIdentify and resolve capacity constraints and material shortages, including coordinating material reallocations, resupply activities, and expedited shipment approvals when needed.\nSupport product launches, discontinuations, and product transitions, including related master data updates to minimize customer disruption and inventory obsolescence.\nLead supply review activities within the S&OP process by providing recommendations, highlighting supply and demand imbalances, preparing performance metrics, and driving risk mitigation actions.\nMonitor supply chain performance, inventory health, and service metrics; identify opportunities for improvement and support proactive issue resolution across the network.\nPartner with internal stakeholders and customer-facing supply chain teams to support business objectives and enhance supply chain performance.\nQualifications\nRequired Education\nBachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Economics, Mathematics, Statistics, or a related field.\nRequired Experience\n5+ years of supply chain planning experience, preferably within a chemical manufacturing environment.\nExperience with ERP systems and advanced supply chain planning tools.\nStrong analytical, quantitative, and data management skills.\nAdvanced Microsoft Excel skills, including formulas, pivot tables, graphing, and data analysis.\nStrong communication and cross-functional collaboration abilities.\nPreferred Qualifications\nSAP experience.\nKinaxis experience.\nPower BI experience.\nAPICS (CPIM, CSCP) or similar supply chain certification.\nBENEFITS\nWe offer a range of market-competitive total rewards that include merit increases, paid holidays, Paid Time Off, medical, dental, vision, short and long term disability benefits, 401(k)+match and life insurance. 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