Supply Chain Manager Job | Downingtown, PA

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  • Location: King Of Prussia, PA

  • Company: Arkema

must optimize working capital, manage Logistics costs (fixed and variable), maintain safety stock, and coordinate with the commercial team to maximize profitability and customer satisfaction using customer segmentation. Supply Chain Manager is part of the regional BU leadership team (NALT) and works together with the Global BU Supply Chain Director and the NA Corporate Supply Chain and Logistics teams.

Responsibilities Lead Supply Chain and Customer Service operations for plants and terminals including: Develop supply chain vision and strategy, lead regional supply chain operations, and be an active member of BU leadership team. Optimize working capital, variable and fixed costs and achieve

customer service levels while adhering to appropriate internal controls and BU targets. Develop business cases for changes in supply chain operations/capital expenditures; including, but not limited to debottlenecking, staffing, equipment purchases/releases, lease arrangements, changes in distribution network, etc.

Lead the operational and administrative functions of the Supply Chain team to achieve streamlined, highly efficient production and inventory planning and customer fulfillment management. Develop a balanced supply of material and associated logistics requirements that align with inventory targets and corporate global working capital goals, BU financial results and customer service

levels. Integrate and manage logistic services consistent with the supply chain strategy and cost objectives.

Adhere to the transportation safety incident reporting process. Participate in Business Leadership Team and be strategic partner to the business leader. Ensure Operational Excellence by managing the following activities: S&OP Process - Define and utilize the capacity planning model by plant and by product to optimize production and inventory. Create organizational alignment of strategy, processes and KPI’s. Ensure that transportation carriers (equipment and drivers) are available when needed. Meet organizational targets for KPI’s including, but not limited to forecast accuracy, scheduling adherence , and OTS.

Report performance to the regional NALT and the Global Supply Chain Manager; identifying gaps and outlining corrective actions. Identify and resolve key issues and imbalances, including production capacity, logistics equipment or carrier availability, sales deviations, raw material supply issues, etc. Partner with manufacturing and terminals to improve production scheduling and raw material procurement. Manage master data integrity: creation/change/obsoleting requests. Manage working capital to meet or exceed financial targets of the division through control of inventory levels, product quality, and freight, logistics costs sales.

Accountable for maintaining inventory accuracy by ensuring that inventory reconciliation is done in accordance with corporate guidelines. Optimize plant and terminal inventory by setting stock levels based on BU rules to serve. Manage the logistics execution plan: Ensure transportation is strictly in line with safety and security regulations. Develop and track appropriate metrics to drive results and continuous improvement. Champion opportunities to improve the supply chain strategy and performance and cost efficiency.

Identify and manage swaps and trading opportunities, when applicable Ensure that equipment is ready-for-use. Lead Supply Chain initiatives to support business and process improvement, including digitalization: Lead the implementation of new product flows and distribution patterns, regionally. Validate the BU Service Offer. Responsible for adherence, performance, and financial impacts. Manage the implementation and continuous improvement of digital initiatives, reporting, and process/performance improvement. Identify and manage swaps and trading opportunities, when applicable Provide SAP expertise on tools used for execution, reporting and process/performance improvement.

Manage the adaptation of tools by the broader organization. ID corrective actions & optimization solutions and monitor progress. Build Best Practices with the Global Supply Chain organization. Talent Management and Development of team: Active involvement in talent management process to attract, develop and retain talent in alignment with the organizational strategy and needs of the business. Develop talent via cross training, assignments, formal education, and mobility for succession planning.

Build teamwork via group initiatives, management meetings, communications, and cross functional assignments. Manage direct and indirect reports. Insure alignment with Manufacturing at Memphis and Bécancour, the Commercial team and Finance. Supports the site HES policy and complies with all regulatory and internal requirements. Participates in HES activities provided by site management and Arkema Inc. (e. g. Behavioral Base Safety, Safe Start, etc. ) Supports and promotes the reporting of all health, safety, environmental, near-miss, accident, or injury incidents. Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, Logistics, Business, or technical field, MBA Preferred 10 years in chemical industry 7 years of direct supply chain experience 3 years supervisory experience Experience in Transportation Management Systems required.

Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (advanced Excel skills) required. Forecasting (Picaso preferred) and performance measurement/management software knowledge required. Experience in financial controls (fixed and variable) and implementation and of performance metrics (KPI’s) required. Experienced in Power BI Dashboards Understanding/management of working capital SAP including MM/PP, SD, and F&P Logistics and DOT experience/knowledge required; HAZMAT preferred.

Process Mapping Experience. CSCP/SC Certification a plus. Project Management experience required, project management software. experience a plus. Competencies Planning, financial and contract management Solid understanding of manufacturing, transportation, and warehousing Strategic thinker with competency in execution in multi-regional scope Ability to lead and influence complex process improvement initiatives. Builds a climate of trust and credibility. Able to effectively communicate at all levels of the organization.

Demonstrated influence management skills. Proven ability to appropriately manage competing priorities. Ability to influence and collaborate. Financial management and cost control

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