Description
Senior Supply Chain Manager
Lead the operation. Strengthen the process. Keep the supply chain moving.
We are seeking a Senior Supply Chain Manager to provide operational leadership across a complex, multi-process flexible packaging network, including poly extrusion, blown film, converting, printing, laminations, slitting, and paper mill operations .
This role serves as the operational leader and second in command to the Director of Global Supply Chain , overseeing day-to-day execution across planning, procurement, resin and paper inventory, master data, and cross-functional alignment with manufacturing plants.
This is a high-impact leadership role for someone who understands manufacturing complexity, builds strong teams, brings discipline to process, and translates supply chain data into clear, actionable decisions.
Work location : Remote in the USA (Must be eligible to work in the US. Work authorization sponsorship is not available for this role)
What You'll Do
Lead Daily Supply Chain Operations
Provide daily leadership to Planning, Master Data, Demand Planning, and Supply Chain Analysts.
Ensure priorities reflect plant constraints, raw material availability, customer commitments, equipment capability, and production realities.
Serve as the primary operational decision-maker during Director absence or strategic focus periods.
Manage escalations tied to raw material shortages, film/paper delays, machine downtime, and customer service risks.
Build and Support the S&OP Process
Partner with the Director of Global Supply Chain to strengthen a formal S&OP process tailored to flexible packaging.
Incorporate resin volatility, long-lead-time materials, capacity-constrained assets, customer specifications, artwork cycles, and shifting demand.
Lead pre-S&OP and supply review meetings with accurate data, scenario modeling, and clear risk visibility.
Drive Planning, Forecasting & Inventory Discipline
Oversee supply plans, capacity models, and inventory strategies for resin, film, paper, laminates, WIP, and finished goods.
Balance service, cost, working capital, inventory exposure, and operational feasibility.
Monitor slow-moving inventory, obsolescence risk, resin/paper exposure, inventory turns, and service performance.
Drive corrective action with Planning, Procurement, Operations, and Customer Service.
Lead Master Data & Systems Governance
Oversee master data accuracy for items, BOMs, routings, lead times, and planning parameters.
Support multi-layer film structures, lamination recipes, paper specs, raw material logic, and multi-stage production flows.
Partner with IT/ERP teams to improve system utilization, data integrity, reporting consistency, and automation.
Standardize tools such as Excel, Power BI, and ERP planning reports.
Strengthen Cross-Functional Alignment
Collaborate with Operations, Engineering, Quality, Sourcing, Finance, Sales, and Customer Service.
Support new product introductions, packaging changes, material readiness, film structure modifications, and large customer programs.
Serve as a key point of contact for complex customer programs requiring coordinated supply chain support.
Drive Continuous Improvement
Lead initiatives to improve planning accuracy, reduce inventory exposure, shorten lead times, and strengthen supply chain visibility.
Improve process discipline across extrusion, converting, printing, laminations, slitting, and paper mill operations.
Support KPI development, dashboard creation, root cause analysis, and corrective actions.
What You Bring
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Operations, Business, Engineering, or related field.
7-10+ years of progressive supply chain experience in manufacturing.
Experience with multi-stage production flows, capacity planning, inventory optimization, and S&OP.
Strong analytical and modeling skills (Excel, Power BI, ERP systems).
Demonstrated ability to lead teams and develop future leaders.
Ability to influence cross-functional stakeholders across Operations, Sales, Engineering, Finance, Customer Service, Procurement, and Quality.
Strong communication skills with the ability to translate complex data into clear action plans.
Preferred Qualifications
MBA or advanced degree.
Flexible packaging industry experience (extrusion, converting, printing, laminations, slitting, paper mill operations).
APICS/ASCM certification (CPIM, CSCP).
Experience supporting large customer programs or multi-plant networks.
Familiarity with master data governance, ERP transformation, and planning systems.
Key Competencies for Success
Leadership & Delegation
Run daily operations independently, make sound decisions, prioritize effectively, and guide teams through complex challenges.
Strategic Thinking
Understand long-range implications of resin markets, lead times, capacity constraints, customer growth, and inventory exposure.
Analytical Rigor
Model extrusion capacity, converting bottlenecks, material usage, inventory risk, and multi-stage production flows.
Cross-Functional Influence
Build strong relationships across Operations, Sales, Engineering, Finance, Procurement, Quality, and Customer Service.
Process Discipline
Create structure, standardization, documentation, and repeatable processes across planning, reporting, master data, and S&OP.
Communication
Translate complex supply chain information into practical, timely decisions for both executives and plant teams.
What Success Looks Like
Improved forecast accuracy
Stronger supply plan adherence
Healthier inventory and reduced exposure
Better visibility to resin and paper risk
More disciplined S&OP execution
You will help build a supply chain operation that is proactive, data-driven, aligned with manufacturing realities, and ready to support growth across a complex flexible packaging network.
Why This Role Matters
In flexible packaging, supply chain leadership is about connecting demand, capacity, raw materials, machine capability, customer expectations, and operational execution.
The Senior Supply Chain Manager will play a critical role in strengthening that connection, developing the team, improving process discipline, and ensuring the organization can deliver for customers with confidence.
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