Supply Chain Manager Chemicals

Solenis is a leading global provider of water and hygiene solutions. The companys product portfolio includes a broad array of water treatment chemistries process aids functional additives cleaners disinfectants and state-of-the-art monitoring control and delivery systems. These technologies are used by customers to improve operational efficiencies enhance product quality protect plant assets minimize environmental impact and create cleaner and safer environments. Headquartered in Wilmington Delaware the company has 78 manufacturing facilities strategically located around the globe and employs a team of over 23000 professionals in >160 countries across six continents. Solenis is a 2025 Best Managed Company Gold Standard honoree.

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Supply Chain Manager (Chemicals)

Accountable for the performance of their defined Supply Chain(s). Primary point of contact for the Business Leadership teams. Defines the objectives (and projects) to meet the required performance. Leads and manages the activities of the Supply Chain Professionals and accountable for talent in their SCs. Accountable for the SIOP and S&OE Supply Processes within their Supply Chains. Provides leadership to ensure customer needs are adequately met.

Key Responsibilities:

• Cash / Inventory: Inventory Dollars and Inventory Health

  • Accountable to meet the inventory financial objectives for the Supply Chain

  • Manages the overall health of the inventory: develops action plans to address slow-moving inventory; drives plans to resolution holding respective accountable parties to their action plans

• Supply Plan (Capacity Production Plan)

  • Accountable for the Supply Plan that meets the approved Demand Plan; the Supply Plan extends for the 0-24 month horizon

  • Accountable for the execution of the Supply plan to meet orders (aligned with approved policy).

  • Works with the Supply Planner to understand and communicate customer demand.

• Customer: OTIF

  • Accountable to meet the defined and expected service levels (OTIF)

  • Accountable to report root cause and drive corrective action for performance misses

• Cost:

  • Key stakeholder in managing freight and warehouse costs (may define footprint and optimization opportunities). Engages with Transportation & Warehouse Team as required.

• Process & Tools

  • Accountable for the SIOP Supply Review process and the deliverables of the process

  • Accountable for the S&OE processes and deliverables

  • Responsible to escalate issues to the other steps in the SIOP process (Product Demand IR and MBR)

  • Supports the Planning Process to align planning tools to support the management of data systems and inventory within Distribution Network and Third-Party suppliers

  • Accountable to meet the deliverables of the Product lifecycle processes

  • Defines the stocking strategies and other strategies specific to their Supply Chain

    • Implements and executes MRP and stocking policies (MTO MTS SS time fences)

• People & Capability Building

  • Positions the SC organization to be active partners with: Business Leadership Procurement Quality Transportation and Warehousing Demand and Commercial teams

  • Manages the activities on boarding performance development and capabilities of their Supply Chain Professionals

  • Drives a culture of continuous improvement

• Data Integrity and Management:

  • Accountable for the data integrity associated with creating accurate and reliable supply plans; a data matrix is provided (example: TRLT)

    • Responsible to engage other partners (Mfg Contract Mfg Quality Procurement)

    • Works with Supply Planners to manage Distribution Center MRP settings.

• Continuous Improvement

  • Drives analysis on service levels and root cause analysis and corrective actions relating to quality service complaints.

  • Develops and leads a multi-phased improvement plan for their Supply Chain for people process tools data and performance.

Performance Management:

• Accountable: OTIF (for specified lines of business)

• Accountable: Revenue Slippage

• Accountable: Inventory Dollars; Inventory Health

• Responsible: Supply Chain Metrics (MPS performance Freight

Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Science (BS) degree

• Business & Financial Acumen

• 5 years of experience in materials management fields such as Purchasing Sourcing Operations or Planning

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office SAP or similar ERP system Business Warehouse

• Excellent communication (written verbal) logic and reasoning skills. Effective communication for all Stakeholders.

• ASCM CPIM or CSCP Certification (preferred; can obtain on the job)

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We understand that candidates will not meet every single desired qualification. If your experience looks a little different from what weve identified and you think you can bring value to the role wed love to learn more about you.

At Solenis we understand that our greatest asset is our people. That is why we offer competitive compensation comprehensive benefits which include medical dental vision & 401K and numerous opportunities for professional growth and development. So if you are interested in working for a world-class company and enjoy solving complex challenges whether in the lab or the field consider joining our team.

Solenis is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer including Minorities / Women/ Veterans / qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

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