Work Schedule
Standard (Mon-Fri)
Environmental Conditions
Office
Job Description
The Manager, Supply & Inventory CoE supports the execution and expansion of Center of Excellence capabilities across LPG divisions. Reporting to the Sr. Manager, this role partners closely with divisional supply chain and site teams to improve inventory performance, strengthen supply planning processes, and drive adoption of standard tools, systems, and ways of working.
This position is designed for a hands-on, end-to-end supply chain leader with strong analytical and problem-solving skills, deep systems understanding, and the ability to map, manage, and improve complex processes. The role serves as a bridge between strategy and execution, translating CoE standards into practical, scalable solutions at the division and site level.
Key Responsibilities
CoE Execution & Business Support
- Act as a CoE partner to assigned divisions and sites, supporting inventory and supply planning performance improvement.
- Apply structured problem-solving to diagnose gaps in service, inventory, and planning execution and drive corrective actions.
- Support shared accountability with divisional leaders for inventory targets and supply chain performance.
End-to-End Supply Chain Enablement
- Support end-to-end supply chain activities including demand translation, supply planning, inventory positioning, and execution trade-offs.
- Partner with S&OP/SIOP teams to support prioritization, scenario analysis, and supply review preparation.
Inventory Optimization & Working Capital
- Deploy standard inventory management levers (cycle stock, safety stock, lead time, segmentation).
- Support inventory efficiency initiatives such as value stream mapping, lead time reduction, and inventory optimization projects.
- Coach local teams on inventory fundamentals and standard methodologies.
Systems & Technology Enablement
- Support Kinaxis Maestro implementation and adoption by translating business needs into system use cases.
- Act as a hands-on system expert, helping sites effectively leverage ERP and planning tools (SAP, Kinaxis, Oracle).
- Identify process or data gaps that limit system effectiveness and drive resolution.
Process Mapping & Process Management
- Map, document, and improve supply planning and inventory management processes across LPG.
- Support process harmonization efforts by deploying standard CoE processes and governance.
- Ensure adherence to standard work while identifying opportunities for continuous improvement.
Performance Management & Analytics
- Track and analyze key supply chain metrics related to service, inventory, and execution performance.
- Develop insights using data and reporting tools (Power BI, Tableau) to support decision-making.
Project & Initiative Support
- Lead or support cross-functional initiatives including Digital Supply Chain, lead time accuracy, segmentation, and PPI projects.
- Ensure initiatives translate into practical, sustainable improvements at the site and division level.
How You Will Make an Impact
- Solve Problems: Use structured, data-driven problem-solving to address complex supply and inventory challenges.
- Enable Scale: Help extend CoE standards, tools, and processes across divisions in a consistent, repeatable way.
- Improve Execution: Strengthen planning rigor and execution discipline at the site level.
- Drive Adoption: Increase business adoption of systems and standard processes by making them practical and usable.
- Build Capability: Coach and support teams in supply chain fundamentals and best practices.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Business, Information Systems, Finance, or related quantitative field.
- 6–10 years of supply chain experience with demonstrated end-to-end exposure (planning, inventory, S&OP/SIOP).
- Strong problem-solving skills with experience in process mapping, process improvement, and process ownership.
- Solid systems expertise, including ERP and planning tools (SAP, Kinaxis Maestro, Oracle).
- Ability to operate effectively in a matrixed environment and influence without direct authority.
- Strong communication and analytical skills; comfortable working with senior leaders and site teams.
- Experience with reporting and analytics tools (Power BI, Tableau).
- Willingness to travel up to 15%.
Preferred Qualifications
- Master’s degree or equivalent experience in Supply Chain, Operations, Engineering, or Business.
- APICS certification (CPIM, CSCP).
- Lean / Six Sigma training or strong continuous improvement background.
- Experience working in both CoE and operational/site roles.
- Experience with advanced planning systems such as Kinaxis Maestro or comparable supply chain planning platforms.
- Life Sciences or regulated industry experience.