Sr Plant Supply Chain Manager

Ashland Inc. • Hopewell, VA

6d • Onsite

About The Position

Ashland has an exciting opportunity for a Sr. Plant Supply Chain Manager to join our Ashland LLC, Specialty Ingredients business at our Hopewell, VA facility. This is a very visible, significant role within the Company and the Compliance function. This position will report to the Logistics Manager. Key responsibilities associated with the S&OP process at the manufacturing level include maintaining a collaborative relationship with senior stakeholders. Develop and manage production schedules for finished goods and sub-assemblies, ensuring alignment with demand, capacity, and business priorities. Responsible for ensuring accuracy of material consumptions, adequate inventories of raw materials, and executing routine cycle counting and process order reconciliation. Effectively communicate with operations and site supporting functions, including corporate partners. Maintain proper inventory and production records to ensure SOX compliance. Advise leadership and supporting staff of any issues pertaining to assignment completion. Participate in planning, production, and safety meetings.

Requirements

• Associate's degree in business or another technical field.
• 5 years of experience in a manufacturing environment.
• At least 2 years in supply chain.
• Proficient in using SAP and Infor software or equivalent.
• Strong financial and business acumen, including exceptional attention to detail.
• Proven experience with cycle counting and SOX controls.
• Working knowledge of Coupa and Microsoft Office software systems.
• Schedule flexibility beyond core hours to execute end-of-month inventory activities.

Nice To Haves

• BS or BA degree is preferred.
• Experience working in a union environment.
• Experience in GMP, Food, Pharm, or Cosmetic Ingredient manufacturing.
• Ability to positively connect with plant operations.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a collaborative relationship with senior stakeholders.
• Develop and manage production schedules for finished goods and sub-assemblies, ensuring alignment with demand, capacity, and business priorities.
• Ensure accuracy of material consumptions.
• Ensure adequate inventories of raw materials.
• Execute routine cycle counting and process order reconciliation.
• Effectively communicate with operations and site supporting functions, including corporate partners.
• Maintain proper inventory and production records to ensure SOX compliance.
• Advise leadership and supporting staff of any issues pertaining to assignment completion.
• Participate in planning, production, and safety meetings.
• Optimize moves to positively impact productivity and profitability.
• Make decisions in a timely manner, sometimes with incomplete information under tight deadlines and pressure.
• Plan, prioritize, and organize work effectively to produce measurable results for short- and long-term planning.

Benefits

• Industry competitive salary and benefits
• Pay-for-performance incentive plans
• Diverse work environment where employees feel challenged and valued
• Opportunities for development and advancement throughout our global organization

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Associate degree