Region Supply Chain Manager, AMR

Polyvantis•Mount Vernon, IN

11d•Onsite

About The Position

The Regional Supply Chain Manager oversees end-to-end supply chain operations across the designated region, aligning supply chain strategies with corporate objectives and business needs. The role leads the regional Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP) process and is responsible for demand planning, supply planning, production scheduling, inventory management, and logistics operations. The manager drives operational excellence, customer satisfaction, cost efficiency, and working capital discipline. The position leads and develops supply chain professionals, monitors performance through KPIs, reports on results and risks to senior management, and works cross-functionally with sales, marketing, finance, operations, and regional and global supply chain teams. It also supports the integration of systems and technologies, including SAP S/4 HANA. Regular, predictable attendance is essential; the position requires availability Monday through Friday during assigned operating hours and other hours as business needs require. Regional travel of 10–25% is expected.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, logistics, business administration, or a related field.
At least 8 years of progressive supply chain management experience, focused on regional operations and including depth in S&OP, demand planning, supply planning, and logistics operations.
Demonstrated record of leading S&OP cycles and managing production planning, logistics, and inventory in a manufacturing or distribution environment.
Strong knowledge of supply chain principles, practices, and tools, including S&OP, statistical demand forecasting, supply and capacity planning, ERP systems, and advanced Excel.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including the ability to interpret complex data.
Leadership and team management skills, with a focus on developing high-performing teams.
Effective communication and interpersonal skills for collaboration across diverse teams and regions.
Project management experience and ability to lead cross-functional initiatives.
Understanding of logistics regulations and trade compliance requirements.
Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple priorities.
Ability to travel within the region as needed (10–25%).
Regular availability and willingness to work Monday through Friday during assigned hours and other hours determined necessary or desirable by the company.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree preferred.
Familiarity with process improvement methodologies such as Lean or Six Sigma.

Responsibilities

Develop and implement regional supply chain strategies aligned with corporate objectives.
Lead the regional S&OP process, including monthly demand reviews, supply reviews, and executive S&OP meetings; close gaps between demand, supply, and financial plans.
Own the regional demand plan by establishing a statistical baseline, reaching a consensus forecast with Sales, tracking forecast accuracy and bias, and holding forecast owners accountable.
Own the regional supply plan by balancing demand with plant capacity, raw material availability, and inventory targets, and aligning plans with the global supply network.
Conduct demand forecasting and capacity planning, and analyze market trends, customer requirements, and performance metrics to identify improvement opportunities.
Oversee production planning and scheduling to align production with forecasts and customer orders; collaborate with plant operations to optimize schedules, reduce lead times, and adjust capacity utilization as needed.
Manage regional inbound and outbound transportation, warehousing, and distribution networks.
Lead day-to-day logistics operations and reduce logistics cost per kilogram through carrier, mode, and network optimization.
Negotiate contracts and manage relationships with third-party logistics providers to ensure cost-effective service levels.
Monitor delivery performance and resolve delays or disruptions to support timely customer fulfillment.
Implement inventory policies and practices to maintain appropriate stock levels while reducing obsolescence and excess inventory.
Analyze inventory turnover and aging reports, and execute action plans for slow-moving inventory to improve inventory health and free up working capital.
Ensure inventory practices comply with corporate and regulatory standards.
Lead and mentor planners, schedulers, and logistics coordinators; foster continuous improvement, collaboration, and accountability; conduct performance evaluations and provide development opportunities.
Develop and track KPIs, prepare regular reports for senior management, and lead root-cause analysis and corrective actions for supply chain disruptions or inefficiencies.
Partner with sales, marketing, finance, and operations teams to align supply chain activities with business goals.
Participate in regional and global supply chain projects and share best practices and innovations.
Support the integration of new systems and technologies, leveraging SAP S/4 HANA to improve supply chain performance.
Travel within the region as needed, estimated at 10–25%.
Maintain regular, predictable attendance and be available to work Monday through Friday during assigned hours and other hours required by business needs.