Demand & Supply Planner

Are you ready to move your career forward and help shape our company’s and customers’ futures? If you aspire to challenge yourself, work with the best in the industry and join a successful team where you can make a meaningful contribution, then we invite you to join us at Ketjen Corporation, a provider of advanced catalyst solutions to leading producers in the petrochemical, refining, and specialty chemicals industries. Together, we can create a legacy marked by innovation, excitement, and energy. Position OverviewThe Supply & Demand Planner plays a critical role in leading the global S&OP/IBP process for Ketjen’s Refining Catalysts business.This position drives synchronization across Commercial, Manufacturing, Technology, Procurement and Supply Chain to enable reliable planning, optimal asset utilization, and profitable volume growth. The role significantly influences bottom-line performance through excellence in planning, decision-making, and balancing global demand and supply. Key Impact & Scope Supports end-to-end planning for a global $500MM revenue portfolio. S&OP performance drives $10–20MM EBITDA swing between excellent vs. poorly run processes.Accountable for $80MM in Net Working Capital across raw materials, intermediates, and finished goods. Impact is driven by operational excellence and decision quality rather than a fixed budget. Purpose of the Role You will lead the global S&OP / IBP process to ensure alignment between commercial plans, business strategies, manufacturing capabilities, and supply chain operations. The role is directly accountable for an excellently executed S&OP cycle and is essential to the GBU’s financial forecasts, operational continuity, asset utilization, and communication with leadership stakeholders.Key Responsibilities Global S&OP / IBP Leadership Own the global S&OP process and related subprocesses; define business rules and ensure system integrity. Partner closely with senior leadership (including VP-level) to shape and execute strategic GBU objectives. Drive continuous improvement in the global S&OP process in partnership with corporate S&OP experts. Demand & Supply Planning Deliver balanced demand and supply plans, including strategic scenarios and trade-off recommendations. Facilitate decision-making on campaign prioritization.Align global volume and mix with capacity and capability across internal assets, joint ventures, subcontractors, and 3rd-party suppliers. Maintain high and balanced global asset utilization and prevent stockouts at plants and within distribution networks. Cross-Functional Collaboration Work collaboratively with Commercial Management, Manufacturing, Technology, and Supply Chain teams. Coordinate with Customer Service, Purchasing, Planning, Logistics, and Manufacturing to address supply constraints and ensure alignment between forecasts and sales goals.Plan and coordinate 3rd-party procurement when internal capacity or inventory is insufficient. Financial Integration & Analysis Integrate financial and operational plans with strategic objectives to improve business results. Develop reports and monitor KPIs related to shipments, forecast accuracy, inventory, and supply risks. Drive accountability for global inventory via analysis of forecast changes and resulting risks/opportunities (dollars, turns, days on hand, reductions). Continuous Improvement & Benchmarking Stay aligned with shifting commercial priorities, internal and external benchmarks, process improvements, and system integrations.Knowledge, Skills & Experience Required Bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline. 3+ years of experience in accounting, internal auditing, or relevant business functions. Business knowledge or experience in Supply Chain or related fields. Strong analytical and statistical skills with an inquisitive mindset. Strong understanding of sales, demand, and supply planning. Solid communication abilities, capable of engaging with stakeholders from analysts to executives. Excellent interpersonal, collaborative, and negotiation skills, including comfort with constructive conflict.Preferred APICS S&OP or CSCP certification. Experience with Power BI. Knowledge of Supply Chain and DRP principles; strong inventory analysis skills. Experience with SAP or other MRP/planning/financial systems. Understanding of financial planning concepts. Benefits of Joining Ketjen Competitive compensationComprehensive benefits package A diverse array of resources to support you professionally and personally. and help Ketjen unleash the POTENTIAL of advanced chemistry for industries that power the world.We are a global provider of advanced catalyst solutions to leading producers in the petrochemical, refining and specialty chemicals industries. Working side-by-side with our customers, we develop value-added, customized solutions that make them more competitive. Discovering and implementing new and better performance-based sustainable solutions is what motivates all of us. We think beyond business-as-usual to drive innovations that create lasting value. Unleash your POTENTIAL with Ketjen. At Ketjen, we believe that our people make us successful.It’s really that simple. We embrace diversity of experience, talent and thought. We work hard to create an inclusive work environment that empowers you to openly and honestly communicate, create and innovate. Your decision to will be rewarded with a positive, team-oriented workplace that inspires personal and professional growth. We will make every effort to support your career goals and create opportunities for you to realize your full potential. This is our culture. This is our commitment. AS PART OF OUR GLOBAL TEAM, YOU’LL EXPERIENCE: Competitive compensation and benefits Hands-on technical experience Job variety and career flexibility Collaboration with seasoned employees at every level A proven record of innovation Company-wide focus on economic and environmental sustainability Deep commitment to our communities, education, and social development Concern and compassion for fellow employees Among the best safety records in the industryThe bottom-line: no matter where you apply your talent and training, Ketjen will provide the resources and support you need to succeed.EEO isThe Law - click here to see more information Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Protected Veterans/Disabled/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity Apply tot his job