Global Supply Chain Leader

Job title:

Global Supply Chain Leader

Company:

Sun Chemical

Job description

ABOUT THE ORGANIZATIONSun Chemical, a member of the DIC Group, is a leading producer of packaging and graphic solutions, color and display technologies, functional products, electronic materials, and products for the automotive and healthcare industries. Together with DIC, Sun Chemical is continuously working to promote and develop sustainable solutions to exceed customer expectations and better the world around us. With combined annual sales of more than $8.5 billion and 22,000+ employees worldwide, the DIC Group companies support a diverse collection of global customers.Sun Chemical Corporation is a subsidiary of Sun Chemical Group Coöperatief U.A., the Netherlands, and is headquartered in Parsippany, New Jersey, U.S.A. For more information, please visit our website at or connect with us on orJob Title: Global Color Materials Supply Chain LeaderWork Location: North America-Cincinnati, OhioSouthern Europe-Spain, Italy, PolandSun Chemical is looking for a Global Color Materials Supply Chain Leader to oversee global supply chain operations across various regions, including Europe, North America, Latin America, and Asia Pacific. This role involves managing inventory levels of approximately $700 million and handling the forecasting and supply planning for 8,300 active SKUs.Essential Job Functions:

• Manage a global supply chain team consisting of up to 6 direct reports.
• Lead the demand forecasting process, collaborating with the demand planning team to select the optimal forecasting model. Track key forecast accuracy metrics and determine ways to improve overall forecasting performance.
• Oversee the supply planning process, working with the supply planning team to set inventory targets and safety stock levels. Coordinate with MRP and DRP managers to establish replenishment models that optimize inventory levels.
• Conduct the S&OP process by collaborating with cross-functional team members, preparing slides, presenting material, assessing alternatives to meet forecasted demand volumes, and carrying out agreed-to supply plans. Focus on balancing demand with supply, considering capacity, capabilities, and constraints. Determine what to source and when, what to manufacture and when, and manage inventory levels through the planning process.
• Collaborate with commercial teams, product management, technology, and manufacturing.
• Ensure the execution of plans agreed upon through the S&OP process (ie, communication, timelines, deadlines, status check points, owners, etc.).
• Coordinate with logistics and warehousing to optimize inventory levels and actions.
• Interact effectively with all levels of the organization, communicating, influencing, and executing plans to achieve desired results.
• Key metrics will include on time in full, inventory levels measured by days on hand, plan to produce metrics, demand forecast accuracy, and dormant inventory reductions.

Required Education and Experience:

• 15 years of experience leading a global supply chain organization.
• Chemical industry experience preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management or chemistry preferred.
• Willingness to travel.
• Knowledge of SAP, APO, and Kinaxis is a plus.

BENEFITS
We offer a range of market-competitive total rewards that include merit increases, paid holidays, Paid Time Off, medical, dental, vision, short and long term disability benefits, 401(k)+match and life insurance. Eligibility of benefit timing may vary.EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITYIt is Sun’s policy that applicants for employment are recruited, selected, and hired on the basis of individual merit and ability with respect to the position being filled. Sun prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other status protected by applicable law.Employment agencies are an important component of our talent acquisition strategy, and we value the partnerships we have built with our preferred vendors. We will not accept unsolicited resumes from employment agencies for any employment opportunity. All resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at Sun Chemical or directly to hiring managers in any form without a signed contract on file, and search engagement for that position, will be deemed unsolicited in nature, and no fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired as a result of the referral or through other means. Additionally, any resume submitted without a contract in place will be considered property of Sun Chemical and no fees will be paid to the agency if the candidate is hired.

Expected salary

Location

Alcalá de Henares, Madrid

Job date

Fri, 09 May 2025 22:05:20 GMT

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