Regional SCM - AMR

POLYVANTIS•Mount Vernon, NY

10d

About The Position

The Regional Supply Chain Manager oversees end-to-end supply chain operations within the designated region. The role leads the regional Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP) process and owns demand planning, supply planning, production scheduling, inventory management, and logistics operations. The manager drives operational excellence, aligns supply chain strategies with business objectives, supports customer satisfaction, and maintains cost efficiency and working capital discipline. The position develops regional supply chain strategies, forecasts demand, plans capacity, and coordinates supply with plant capacity, raw material availability, inventory targets, and the global supply network. It also manages production schedules, regional logistics, inventory health, team development, performance reporting, and cross-functional initiatives. The role supports adoption of systems and technologies, including SAP S/4 HANA, and requires 10–25% travel within the region as needed.

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, with demonstrated depth in S&OP, demand planning, supply planning, and logistics operations.
Proven track record of leading S&OP cycles and managing production planning, logistics, and inventory in a manufacturing or distribution environment.
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, including the ability to interpret complex data.
Leadership and team management skills focused 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.
Strong knowledge of supply chain principles, practices, and tools, including S&OP, statistical demand forecasting, supply and capacity planning, ERP systems, and advanced Excel.
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%).

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.
Conduct demand forecasting and capacity planning to meet market needs while minimizing costs.
Lead the regional S&OP process, including monthly demand reviews, supply reviews, and executive S&OP meetings; resolve gaps among demand plans, supply plans, and financial targets.
Own the regional demand plan by building 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 against plant capacity, raw material availability, and inventory targets, and aligning plans with the global supply network.
Analyze market trends, customer requirements, and supply chain performance metrics to identify improvement opportunities.
Oversee production planning and scheduling to align production with demand forecasts and customer orders.
Collaborate with plant operations teams to optimize production schedules and reduce lead times.
Monitor plant capacity utilization and coordinate adjustments 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 maintain relationships with third-party logistics providers to ensure cost-effective service levels.
Monitor delivery performance and address delays or disruptions to ensure timely customer-order fulfillment.
Implement inventory policies and practices that maintain optimal stock levels while minimizing obsolescence and excess inventory.
Analyze inventory turnover (DIOH) and aging reports to improve inventory health and reduce slow-moving and obsolete inventory.
Develop and execute action plans for slow-moving inventory to improve inventory efficiency and free up working capital.
Ensure inventory practices comply with corporate and regulatory standards.
Lead and mentor supply chain professionals, including planners, schedulers, and logistics coordinators.
Foster continuous improvement, collaboration, and accountability within the supply chain team.
Conduct performance evaluations and provide development opportunities to enhance team capabilities.
Develop and track KPIs to measure supply chain effectiveness and efficiency.
Prepare and present regular reports to senior management on performance, risks, and improvement initiatives.
Drive root cause analysis and corrective actions for supply chain disruptions or inefficiencies.
Partner with Sales, Marketing, Finance, and Operations to align supply chain activities with business goals.
Participate in regional and global supply chain projects and share best practices and innovations.
Support integration of new systems and technologies, leveraging SAP S/4 HANA to enhance supply chain performance.
Travel within the region as needed, with travel estimated at 10–25%.