Plant Supply Chain Manager

Job title: Plant Supply Chain Manager

About the Role The Plant Supply Chain Manager is a key leader within the plant’s operations. This role serves as the single point of accountability for all supply chain-related activities at the site, ensuring seamless integration across supply chain functions. The role reports to the Division Supply Chain Manager and dotted line to the Plant Manager. The Plant Supply Chain Manager is a member of the plant leadership team, as the primary liaison for supply chain matters, and contributes to achieving the plant’s operational and strategic goals.

What You'll Do

• Directs the on-site integrated planning team, overseeing short-term planning execution, including production planning, MRP, DRP, and site planning master data.
• Ensure alignment of planning processes with BU strategy and site operational requirements.
• Monitor and optimize inventory levels to meet service levels while minimizing costs.
• Drive adherence to planning standards and tools as defined by the BU Integrated Planning organization.
• Oversees logistics and related operations teams for efficient goods movement, storage, and distribution.
• Implement process improvements to optimize storeroom layout and material handling efficiency.
• Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements.
• Oversees site-related procurement activities (both direct and indirect) through a dotted-line reporting structure with site procurement professionals.
• Guide and support the on-site procurement team on sourcing events, vendor negotiations, and contract management for site-specific requirements.
• Collaborate with Corporate and BU procurement teams to align activities with broader supply chain strategies.
• Serve as the single point of accountability for all supply chain-related topics at the plant, providing oversight and support to the Plant Manager.
• Act as the primary liaison for supply chain matters, representing the function within the plant leadership team.
• Foster collaboration with cross-functional peers, including Manufacturing, Finance, HR, Engineering, and IT, to align on shared objectives.
• Develop and mentor a high-performing team.