Innovative Chemical Products Group (ICP Group) is a leading formulator and manufacturer of specialty coatings adhesives and sealants serving the construction and industrial end markets. ICP Group is comprised of leading brands known for innovation quality and performance. Founded in 2015 and supported by a lean corporate team ICP Group has scaled rapidly through organic and acquisition growth into one of the largest coatings adhesives and sealants companies in North America. ICP Group is headquartered in Andover MA and has manufacturing and distribution sites throughout North America Latin America UK Europe and the Asia Pacific region.
ICP Group is seeking a motivated Supply Chain Manager. In this role you are responsible for leading and optimizing end-to-end supply chain operations with a strong focus on SIOP (Sales Inventory & Operations Planning) purchasing and inventory management. This role is critical to ensuring product availability cost efficiency and the alignment of supply with customer demand.
Key responsibilities include overseeing demand management and fulfillment planning as well as directing inventory-related activities within operations. The role also involves developing analyzing and maintaining finished goods forecasts while collaborating closely with sales marketing and operations teams to enhance the accuracy of demand forecasts.
In this role you will be responsible for the following:
SIOP (Sales Inventory & Operations Planning)
Lead and facilitate the monthly SIOP/S&OP process to align demand supply and business objectives.
Collaborate with Sales Finance and Operations to build consensus demand forecasts.
Use statistical models and planning tools to develop production and supply plans.
Monitor forecasts purchase orders and inventory levels using demand planning systems.
Analyze sales and order data to optimize forecasts and determine effective replenishment methods.
Balance inventory investments with service levels working capital targets and production constraints.
Drive cross-functional alignment through clear communication and data-driven insights.
Inventory Management
Maintain optimal inventory levels across all locations to ensure product availability and minimize excess/obsolete stock.
Monitor key inventory metrics (turnover days on hand fill rate) and drive continuous improvement.
Implement best practices in inventory planning safety stock management and demand variability analysis.
Coordinate with warehouse logistics and production teams to ensure accurate and timely inventory movements.
Develop long-range (6 12 month) inventory models based on activity seasonal and historical trends.
Purchasing & Procurement
Collaborate with internal stakeholders (R&D Quality Production Corporate Procurement) to align purchases with company objectives.
Oversee BU/site purchases of raw materials to support the production plan ensure cost-effective purchasing timely delivery and high quality aligned with sourcing guidelines from Corporate Procurement.
Collaborate with production planning engineering and quality teams to understand material needs and specifications.
Supports ICP safety guidelines and takes personal responsibility for the safety of all our employees.
Requirements:
Bachelors degree in related field
Hands-on experience with purchasing planning and inventory management software
ERP Systems knowledge and experience; Greater than 5 years is a plus. SYSPRO is a plus
Strong computer skills with proficiency in most PC applications
Working knowledge of forecasting systems and processes
Strong Analytical Skills Quality Orientation Decision Making Follow-up Planning and Organizing Working Independently
Communicating Effectively
Adapting to Change Initiating Improvements Taking Ownership Balancing Workloads and New Projects Attention to detail / being proactive
ICP Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and welcomes all qualified applicants. Applicants will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race sex color national origin age disability veteran status genetic data or religion or other legally protected status.
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