Job Title

Fibers Extrusion and Raw Material Planner 

Position Overview

The Corporate Fibers Extrusion and Raw Materials Planner is responsible for translating the S&OP Demand plan from Carpet and to develop Extrusion production plans.  This role will lead and direct the supply planning process across multiple Extrusion manufacturing facilities, including tactical decision-making to align future supply with forecasted demand; align volume and mix within capacity constraints. This role will drive the streamlining of our current planning systems and methods to meet our customer’s service requirements and corporate inventory targets; utilizing advanced planning tools and analytics to continuously meet aggressive performance targets.  

Responsibilities 

Utilize current methods along with advanced analytical tools and solvers to plan fiber and color concentrate inventories that support the Extrusion facilities. 

Develop and maintain a comprehensive time phased, integrated Fiber and yarn supply plan that optimizes manufacturing capacities and meets desired customer service expectations (OTIF, Fill Rate).  

Daily, evaluate and modify as needed the fiber and color concentrate supply plans to drive future production of both carpet and finished yarn within the Value Stream. 

Make key decisions and direct prioritization to solve capacity constrained conflicts across the Fiber extrusion supply chain.  

Develop, enhance, and maintain key metrics and fulfill departmental KPIs and objectives. 

Collaborate with Fiber, Yarn, and Carpet Manufacturing, Customer Service, Sales, and Carpet/Tile/Turf Planning teams to ensure inventory plans meet customer needs and expectations.  

Requirements 

Bachelor Degree required. 2-5 years of production planning, supply chain, or manufacturing operations experience. 

Proven experience using data analytics to solve complex problems 

Proven ability to work across business units to drive results 

Strong analytical acumen, ability to think critically at tactical and strategic levels  

To become proficient in the use of analytical tools; Tableau creator, Data Bricks, ShawAI, Fusion/Oracle, etc. 

Strong sense of urgency and takes an active role in decision making and problem solving 

Ability to communicate with complex information in a simple and clear manner. 

Job location is Plant 72, with occasional regional travel in GA, SC, AL and hybrid work. 

 

Preferred 

Degree in Engineering or Supply Chain concentration preferred 

Prior experience with automated planning /scheduling systems (OMP, HSRP, Demand Planning, Oracle) 

Advanced Degree 

CPIM (Certified in Production and Inventory Management) or CSCP (Certified Supply Chain Professional) certification  

Green and/or Blackbelt trained 

 

Competencies 

Plan and Organize 

Drive Results 

Demonstrate Customer Orientation 

Demonstrate Good Judgement 

Facilitate Change   

Build Trusting Relationships 

 

Pay Grade: S06 or S07 (depending on experience and business - commercial, residential, etc.) 

Work Shift

8 Hr non-rotating shift, Hrs fall to in punch day, Observed Calendar, shift starts AM

Shaw Industries is an equal opportunity employer as to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.