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Global Procurement COE Sr Analytics and Business Reporting Manager - JR2410735

DESCRIPTION/RESPONSIBILITIES: The Global Procurement COE Sr Analytics, Manager will play a visible role throughout PPG's Global Procurement department leading a global team to further enable and enhance analytics, reporting, and financial planning. You will report directly to the Global Director, Center of Excellence and will manage five direct reports in multiple regions, including three senior analysts, LATAM COE Leader, and an Analytics Manager with eight additional analysts. With expanding responsibilities, the team has continued to grow in members and capabilities over the past two years.

This role covers analyst support and collaboration with Category Managers across all areas within Procurement. This is facilitated through the Sourcing Strategy Management Office in addition to any ad hoc requests. It is also inclusive of overarching program management such as Feedstocks, Subscriptions, and Market Intelligence. The BR area focuses on internal (within Procurement) and External (within PPG) reporting; inclusive of savings, forecasted inflation/deflation, and metrics for SBU communication. This responsibility will soon expand with the additional needs through the Procurement Partners.

In additional to the formal responsibilities outlined above, you will also enhance current capabilities, driving ad hoc projects, and reporting needs for the Procurement Leadership Team.

Key Responsibilities The COE Sr Analytics, Manager will perform activities, such as: * Report Improvement plans, including Advanced Raw Material Price Forecasting Improvement * Rate Volume Mix Analyses * Forecast vs Actuals (Price and Savings) * Supply Chain Initiatives * Functional Budget exercises * Change Management * Translate the financial impact of external events (including geopolitical , force majeure events..), commodity movements, inflation deflation etc. * The reporting activities will be addressed to the following on behalf of Global Procurement: * Executive Leadership: PPG's executive leadership team * SBU Leadership teams: external partners to the function e.g. SBU GMs, Marketing, Technical, Finance Leaders * Category Reporting: internal stakeholders within Procurement * Procurement Partners organized by SBU with responsibilities

Executive Leadership and SBU Reporting * Learn and enhance the current raw material index methodology (reduce net preparation steps & time, enhance accuracy and coverage of spend...etc) * Develop and implement process for Forecasts vs. Actuals, while working with CM organization for Change Management * Work directly with Procurement Partners to understand SBU Specific needs for advanced reporting and analytics; collaboration with Data Science * Asses and implement a plan for ongoing Supply Chain Reporting needs

Innovation Driver * Bring new ideas and solutions to current and forthcoming opportunities and challenges * Drive results through effective project management, change management, and formal adoption

Qualifications * A minimum of a Bachelor's degree in Finance , Engineering or Business related field of study; an advanced degree such as an MBA in Finance or related field of study is preferred * 7+ years previous finance oriented related experience in forecasting, budgeting, planning is required. * Previous on the job project management is required * Comfortable with coordination of global initiatives and navigating in a matrix organization across time zones and diverse cultures and working styles * Advanced skills in MS Excel such as building macros and automating reports. * Prior Power BI Build and Utilization

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 nd 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.

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.

Benefits will be discussed with you by your recruiter during the hiring process.