Senior Supply Chain Manager

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The Senior Supply Chain Manager is responsible for planning and managing production capacity to ensure on-time and in-full delivery of products to customers. This role oversees the full supply chain process—from raw material ordering to customer shipment—using SAP and MRP systems, while monitoring inventory, production schedules, and compliance with quality, safety, and regulatory standards. The manager leads S&OP processes, drives continuous improvement, provides strategic guidance, manages a team, and maintains strong cross-functional and customer relationships.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead production planning and scheduling to meet customer timelines and requirements.
• Execute the monthly S&OP process including capacity analysis and forecasting.
• Monitor site activities from raw material ordering to customer shipment, including warehouse, lab, and QA approvals.
• Represent the company in customer meetings, providing updates on campaigns and project status.
• Coordinate resolution of raw material delays and rejections to ensure uninterrupted production.
• Maintain and develop supply chain processes, metrics, and strategies to optimize inventory and minimize working capital.
• Drive process improvement initiatives and champion change for efficiency gains.
• Manage and communicate direction, objectives, and results to site departments.
• Evaluate and develop direct reports, providing coaching, feedback, and performance management.
• Ensure adherence to cGMP, ESHS, and quality standards in all activities.
• Benchmark and network with other sites to optimize planning and scheduling practices.
• Provide strategic guidance to drive site revenue optimization and risk management.

REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Applied Math, or related field (MBA preferred).
• 5 years of experience in supply chain or procurement  preferred
• APIC and Six Sigma certifications preferred.
• Strong knowledge of supply chain management principles and practices.
• Excellent decision-making, communication (verbal & written), and relationship-building skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Excel, with strong analytical skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks, initiatives, and priorities simultaneously.
• Strong work ethic, integrity, and commitment to continuous improvement.
• Up to 10% travel (domestic and international).
• Experience in SAP and MRP planning systems.

The Evonik Group adopts an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) approach.  Candidates are assessed based on their educational qualifications, experience, job competencies and potential and shall not be discriminated against on the basis of race, ethnicity, age, gender, religion, nationality, disability or sexual orientation or other classifications protected by local, state, or provincial regulations. 

Your Application
 

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Please address your application to the Talent Acquisition Manager, stating your earliest possible starting date and your salary expectations.

Your Talent Acquisition Manager:

Lyne El Kache [C]

Company is

Evonik Corporation