Director, Global Supply Chain - Lubrizol Engineered Materials

Lubrizol Corporation•Brecksville, OH

56d•Hybrid

About The Position

As Lubrizol approaches its centennial in 2028, our Wickliffe campus will become the unified home of Lubrizol’s global headquarters, integrating Lubrizol’s Brecksville site capabilities and employees to the Wickliffe campus. Shape the Future with Us. At Lubrizol, we’re transforming Supply Chain through science, sustainability, and a culture of inclusion. As part of our global team, you’ll be empowered to make a real impact—on your career, your community, and the world around you. How You will Make an Impact. As a Global Supply Chain Director, you'll be at the forefront of our innovation, driving our mission and vision in supply chain excellence. You will collaborate with a diverse group of passionate individuals to deliver sustainable solutions to advance mobility, improve wellbeing, and enhance modern life.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree with a major in the areas of supply chain management, engineering, or another related field. Extensive experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
Minimum 12 years of supply chain experience plus supervisory/managerial experience (supply chain, manufacturing and/or commercial experience).

Nice To Haves

Advanced degree in supply chain or business management.
Experience in large multinational chemicals environment is preferred.
APICS Certification preferred.

Responsibilities

Responsibilities will span across demand planning, long-term strategic planning, medium-term supply planning, short-term production scheduling, customer service, and customer assistance.
Continuously enhance our Sales & Operations Planning process. You will ensure end-to-end alignment and execution, maintaining a strong balance between customer service levels, costs, and inventory.
Manage a robust global supply chain organization, ensuring customer service and cost-to-serve expectations are met.
Collaborate with the President of LZEM to align global supply chain strategies with the overall business strategies of LZEM.
Function as the supply chain representative in LZEM leadership team meetings, actively participating in business strategy sessions and developing supply chain plans to address identified business needs.
Work with LZEM Global Manufacturing Leaders to enhance the coordination between manufacturing and supply chain processes.
Invest in and prioritize the development of current and future leaders through assignments, coaching, mentoring, and effective administration of rewards and recognition.
Coordinate with regional supply chain organizations to globally optimize planning, production, and inventory management. Set metrics for managing NWSM inventory levels and coordinate effective Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) processes. Communicate short and long-term strategic initiatives.
Collaborate closely with the Logistics team to identify opportunities for streamlining and optimizing the distribution network. Implement supply chain process improvements to enhance efficiency and performance.