Production Planning Analyst - Valvoline Global Operations

Why Valvoline Global Operations?

Valvoline Global is a worldwide leader in automotive and industrial solutions, creating future-ready products and best-in-class services for partners around the globe. Established in 1866, we introduced the worlds first branded motor oil, claiming our position as The Original Motor Oil.

As an affiliate of Aramco, one of the world's largest integrated energy and chemicals companies, we continue to invest strategically and expand globally, driving unparalleled product innovation and sustainable business solutions.

Our corporate values of care, integrity, passion, and excellence shape everything we do. Living out our values is what makes our company, our employees, our partners, our customers, and the communities we serve great.

When you join Valvoline Global, you join a culture that is committed to: treating all people with care, operating with integrity, striving for excellence in everything we do, and showing passion about delivering on our commitments.

Careers for the Driven

Valvoline has a rewarding opportunity as a Production Planning Analyst. We whole-heartedly adopt a never idle' mindset. We also know that outstanding service begins and ends with our employees. So, were looking for good people to join our team. You bring your skills, talents, and drive. We will give you a great place to work, a competitive salary and benefits, and the resources and support to develop and advance within our global company.

Valvoline Global Operations Headquarters is located in Lexington, KY. We prefer candidates willing to work a hybrid in-office work schedule (3 days per week).

The Production Planning Analyst will be expected to deliver weekly capacity plans for manufacturing facilities. These capacity plans will help influence network level strategic decisions through partnering with senior stakeholders as well as the network. The ideal candidate will possess both an analytical background that enables them to support capacity planning and demonstrate the ability to think broadly and strategically about operational initiatives. They will experience a wide range of problem solving situations, requiring extensive use of data collection and analysis. They will work in lock-step with multiple business teams including operations and transportation teams of the network they will plan for.

How Youll Make an Impact

• Serve as the primary point of contact for the manufacturing facilities & warehouses, generating and optimizing production plans, schedules and inventory levels while maintaining a stellar service level for our customers.
• Work closely with the plant to create short and mid-term plans through the utilization of planning systems.
• Own and maintain critical master data in ERP to ensure optimal functioning of the planning tool.
• Support new product launches, continuous network optimizations, promotional events and product life cycle management.
• Lead weekly meetings with key suppliers to ensure production readiness and smooth operation.
• Perform ad hoc analysis and see through execution in support of business needs.

What Youll Need

• Bachelors Degree
• Minimum 3 years of work experience in Supply Chain areas such as Operations, Planning, Logistics, or Purchasing.
• Working knowledge of ERP and Planning tools
• Advanced MS Office
• Must be able to prioritize and communicate business needs effectively
• Strong organizational and planning skills in a fast-paced environment with the ability to meet deadlines
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S.

What Will Set You Apart

• APICS Certification (preferred)

Benefits That Drive Themselves

• Health insurance plans (medical, dental, vision)
• HSA and flexible spending accounts
• 401(k)
• Incentive opportunity*
• Life insurance
• Short and long-term disability insurance
• Paid vacation and holidays*
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee discounts
• Tuition reimbursement*
• Adoption assistance*

*Terms and conditions apply, and benefits may differ depending on position.

Valvoline provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. Are you good at what you do? Join us.

The Company endeavors to make its recruitment process accessible to any and all users. Reasonable accommodations will be provided, upon request, to applicants with disabilities in order to facilitate equal opportunity throughout the recruitment and selection process. Please contact Human Resources at 1-800-Valvoline or email 1-800Valvoline@valvoline.com to make a request for reasonable accommodation during any aspect of the recruitment and selection process. The contact information is for accommodation requests only; do not use this contact information to inquire about the status of applications.