Master Planner (f/m/d)

This position may be located in Europe or the United States.

About the Role: We are looking for a full-time Master Planner (f/m/d) to join our Fabrics team. The Master Planner is responsible for generating the Supply Plan which balances the mid to long-term supply and capacity plans. They generate scenario plans creating options for consideration and decisions. They develop inventory strategies in alignment with Supply Chain and Sales objectives. They are the liaison between supply planning and the Demand Planning. The Master Planner facilitates the Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP) Supply Review process.

This position will be located at our facility in Bavaria, Germany, with the possibility of a hybrid remote work arrangement, depending upon the responsibilities of the role and business needs.

Responsibilities:

• Generate the 5-year plan to support Product life cycle management or credible growth plan
• Develop inventory strategies in alignment with the Supply Chain and Sales; recommend changes to inventory strategies as required
• Translate demand requirements and supply capability into a time phased aggregate finished goods supply and inventory plan balanced with business objectives
• Evaluate the 4-24 month materials plan with consideration of our supplier capabilities and constraints
• Perform resource requirements planning (RRP) to generate and evaluate mid-long term capacity plans
• Create Scenario plans to evaluate options for upside and downside planning cases for volume and financial impact
• Escalate issues to leadership for visibility and reconciliation as needed
• Champion for supply planning metrics and communicates impact to S&OP community
• Lead continuous improvement of aggregate supply planning processes
• Provide planning guidance to Distribution Planner and Master and Asset schedulers to execute on the aggregate plan

Required Qualifications:

• BS/BA degree in Supply Chain, business, or technical field AND a minimum of 5 years relevant experience, OR a minimum of 10 years proven experience in one or more of the following: Strategic Sourcing, Demand Planning, Master Scheduling, Supply Chain Leadership roles
• Expertise in Sales & Operations Planning processes in the mid and long-term horizons; specializing in all levels of SUPPLY planning
• Expertise in scenario planning, including ability to work with financial assessments
• Expertise in ERP functionality to support Supply Planning processes
• Deep understanding of inventory management & strategies
• Demonstrated knowledge of asset reliability and productivity
• Demonstrated ability to identify, develop and implement solutions
• Ability to travel up to 10%

Desired Qualifications:

• MBA (Master’s Supply Chain or Master’s Business Administration)
• APICS (ASCM) CPIM certification, or CSCP certification

What We Offer: Our success is based on the capability and creativity of our Associates, and we are proud to offer a comprehensive and competitive total rewards program that supports your everyday and helps you build your tomorrow.

We provide benefits that offer choice and flexibility and promote overall well-being. And in keeping with our belief that every Associate should share in the collective success of the enterprise; we provide a distinctive Associate Stock Ownership Plan in each country as well as potential opportunities for “profit-sharing”. Learn more at gore.com/careers/benefits

We believe in the strength of a diverse and inclusive workplace. With diverse perspectives, ideas, and experiences, we uncover new possibilities and make a greater impact in the world. We are proud of Associates for building on our rich history of innovation, upholding our values and supporting an inclusive work environment where we treat each other and our external partners with fairness, dignity, and respect.

Gore is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome all applications irrespective of race, color, religion, sex, gender, national origin, ancestry, age, status as a qualified individual with a disability, genetic information, pregnancy status, medical condition, marital status, sexual orientation, status as a covered veteran, gender identity and expression, and any other characteristic protected by applicable laws and regulations.

UNITED STATES

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Gore requires all applicants to be eligible to work within the U.S. Gore generally will not sponsor visas unless otherwise noted on the position description.

For 65 years, Gore has improved lives through discovery, product innovation, and rewarding careers for Associates. We push the boundaries of what’s possible — not just through our products and technologies but also through individual growth and development.

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