Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA
12 days ago
Emerging Talent Program - Architectural Coatings

 As a member of PPG’s Emerging Leaders Program – Architectural Coatings, you will have the opportunity to explore 3 different areas within PPG’s Supply Chain across the following disciplines: Logistics, Supply/Demand Planning, Manufacturing Operations & Warehouse Operations. You will support PPG’s Architectural Coatings Strategic Business Unit (SBU) which services a network of large national retailers, independent dealers, e-commerce customers and over 750 company stores via an integrated supply network consisting of 9 manufacturing plants and 13 distribution centers.  PPG is looking for high potential candidates with a desire to develop their technical and leadership skills through diversified assignments across different functions.  Come join our team! 

 

About The Program 
 
This 4-year program will consist of 3 distinct rotations, each lasting 16 months in length. You decide which 3 out of 4 available areas of supply chain operations to work within – Logistics (Pittsburgh), Supply/Demand Planning (Pittsburgh), Manufacturing (Dallas/Atlanta/Cleveland area) and Warehousing (Dallas/Chicago/Cleveland/Reno area).  

In each rotation candidate will support day to day operations in addition to working on major supply chain initiatives. Typical supply chain initiatives will focus on safety, cost savings, process improvement and improving customer experience.  Candidates will have goals for each rotation and will be assigned mentors to help them navigate through each role successfully, build their PPG network as well as their overall professional development.  High level summary for each role is highlighted below. 

Logistics: Typically, candidate in this role will work on 

Transportation cost analysis 

Network optimization 

Carrier transportation bid analysis and implementation 

Freight accruals and budgeting 

Reporting cadence and variance analysis 

 

Supply/Demand Planning:  Typically, candidate in this role will work on 

Demand planning  

Replenishment planning 

Sourcing analysis and optimization 

Inventory management and analysis 

Reporting cadence and variance analysis 

 

Warehousing/Distribution Center: Typically, candidate in this role will work on 

Shipment and work allocation planning 

Outbound and inbound scheduling 

Warehouse process evaluation and optimization 

Safety audits and procedure development 

Overhead cost analysis include labor, direct and indirect spend. 

 

Manufacturing: Typically, candidate in this role will work on 

Production execution 

Continuous process improvement projects (lean/six sigma) 

Production line supervision 

Safety audits and procedure development 

Quality assurance and quality control 

 

Relocation to subsequent positions may be required and will enable career diversification and advancement. Subsequent roles will be based on interests and available opportunities in our various businesses and corporate supply chain functions. 

 

Qualifications 

Bachelor’s Degree required. Preferred majors in Chemical, Mechanical, Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain or Management Information Systems 

Previous Supply Chain experience through an Internship, Co-Op, or formal experience 

Interest in manufacturing, operations, and warehousing 

Strong communication skills  

Strong interest in Data mining/analysis 

Geographic flexibility and willingness to travel  

Authorized to work permanently in the United States 

About Us 
 
Here at PPG we make it happen, and we seek candidates of the highest integrity and professionalism who share our values, with the commitment and drive to strive today to do better than yesterday – everyday. 
 
PPG: WE PROTECT AND BEAUTIFY THE WORLD™ 
 
Through leadership in innovation, sustainability and color, PPG helps customers in industrial, transportation, consumer products, and construction markets and aftermarkets to enhance more surfaces in more ways than does any other company. To learn more, visit www.ppg.com and follow @ PPG on Twitter. 
 
The PPG Way - Every Single Day At PPG 
 
We partner with customers to create mutual value. 
 
We are insightful, dedicated and proactive. We have intimate knowledge of the market and our customers. We focus on practical solutions that make a difference. 
 
We are “One PPG” to the world. 
 
We are better and stronger together. We leverage our scale to reach new markets and introduce innovative technologies as we differentiate and disrupt our markets. 
 
We trust our people every day, in every way. 
 
We enable and empower our people to make the right decisions. We are inclusive, transparent and respectful. Our feedback is clear and actionable. 
 
We make it happen. 
 
We have a passion for winning. We achieve. We deliver with discipline and integrity. We bring our best energy to our work. We decide and act intelligently and quickly. 
 
We run it like we own it. 
 
We respect one another by being responsible and accountable. We always act in the best interest of our company, customers, shareholders and our communities. 
 
We do better today than yesterday – everyday. 
 
We continuously learn. We develop our people to grow our businesses. 
 
PPG Way: (Click here to learn more about the PPG Way) 

PPG vision: http://corporate.ppg.com/Our-Company/PPG-Vision.aspx 
 

PPG provides equal opportunity to all candidates and employees. We offer an opportunity to grow and develop your career in an environment that provides a fulfilling workplace for employees, creates an environment for continuous learning, and embraces the ideas and diversity of others. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, pregnancy, race, color, creed, religion, national origin, age, disability status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression. If you need assistance to complete your application due to a disability, please email recruiting@ppg.com. 
 
PPG values your feedback on our recruiting process. We encourage you to visit Glassdoor.com and provide feedback on the process, so that we can do better today than yesterday. 
 
Benefits will be discussed with you by your recruiter during the hiring process. 
 
To read more about Equal Employment Opportunity please see attached links: 
 
Pay Transparency poster: https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/ofccp/pdf/pay-transp_ English_formattedESQA508c.pdf 
 
EEO is the Law: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/migrated_files/employers/eeoc_self_print_poster.pdf 

 

PPG pay ranges and benefits can vary by location which allows us to compensate employees competitively in different geographic markets. PPG considers several factors in making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, skill sets, experience and training, qualifications and education, licensure and certifications, and other organizational needs. Other incentives may apply. 
 
Our employee benefits programs are designed to support the health and well-being of our employees. Any insurance coverages and benefits will be in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable plans and associated governing plan documents.
 

\nAbout us:

\n \n Here at PPG we make it happen, and we seek candidates of the highest integrity and professionalism who share our values, with the commitment and drive to strive today to do better than yesterday – everyday.
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\n PPG: WE PROTECT AND BEAUTIFY THE WORLD™
\n \n Through leadership in innovation, sustainability and color, PPG helps customers in industrial, transportation, consumer products, and construction markets and aftermarkets to enhance more surfaces in more ways than does any other company.. To learn more, visit www.ppg.com and follow @ PPG on Twitter.
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\n The PPG Way
\n Every single day at PPG:
\n We partner with customers to create mutual value.
\n We are “One PPG” to the world.
\n We trust our people every day, in every way.
\n We make it happen.
\n We run it like we own it.
\n We do better today than yesterday – everyday.

\n \n PPG provides equal opportunity to all candidates and employees. We offer an opportunity to grow and develop your career in an environment that provides a fulfilling workplace for employees, creates an environment for continuous learning, and embraces the ideas and diversity of others. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, pregnancy, race, color, creed, religion, national origin, age, disability status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression. If you need assistance to complete your application due to a disability, please email recruiting@ppg.com.

\n \n PPG values your feedback on our recruiting process. We encourage you to visit Glassdoor.com and provide feedback on the process, so that we can do better today than yesterday.
\n \n Benefits will be discussed with you by your recruiter during the hiring process.
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