Supply Chain CI Senior Manager

Tenneco • Northville, MI

131d

About The Position

At Tenneco, we don't follow industry standards; we set them, and we don't settle for being best-in-class because we hustle to be better than best-in-class. Whether it's our Core Values - radical candor, simplify, organizational velocity, tenacious execution and win - or our Get Stuff Done (GSD) mindset, we're determined to become the most trusted partner and best manufacturer and distributor to the transportation industry. With a product portfolio as expansive as it is innovative, an obsessive commitment to quality and excellence, and a global presence, we're all about getting stuff done, so we can win. How do we make it happen? Through the Tenneco Way. Fueled by our Core Values, a winning mindset and a relentless commitment to excellence, the Tenneco Way is how we win. It's what keeps Team Tenneco bold, driven, and unapologetically focused on pushing past limits and redefining success. Here, you'll work alongside a team of relentless problem-solvers who are committed to making a tangible impact. If you're ready to break boundaries, deliver results, and enjoy the ride along the way, you'll thrive here. In this role, you'll be part of a team that thrives on excellence and continuous improvement, with a sharp focus on delivering value to our customers, because when they succeed, we all do. We'd love to have you on board if you're ready to make a meaningful impact and grow within a constantly evolving company.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in supply chain, engineering, operations management, or a related field; Masters preferred.
• Strong understanding of Lean principles and practices, particularly in supply chain.
• Six Sigma Certified (Green or Black Belt) and APICS certifications are a plus.
• Fluent in English; additional Spanish or another European language proficiency is a plus.
• Strong verbal and presentation skills, with the ability to clearly convey complex ideas simply to various stakeholders.
• Proficiency in Excel (intermediate or above); experience with Business Intelligence (BI) tools and Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems.
• Familiarity with emerging supply chain technologies is a strong plus.
• Excellent leadership, coaching, and mentoring skills, with a demonstrated ability to inspire teams and drive performance.
• Ability to work collaboratively in cross-functional teams and in a matrixed organization, building strong relationships and fostering teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Coach Site Supply Chain leaders on foundational practices such as Daily Management, Visual Management, Problem Solving, and Action Planning.
• Support in structuring and executing KPI management routines, shaping project pipelines tied to their Value Stream Maps (VSMs), and facilitating workshops and kaizens aligned to their VSM-based continuous improvement roadmaps.
• Work closely with the Demand Planning team to develop and implement processes from the ground up, driving improvements in demand planning, capacity management, production scheduling, and weekly S&OE.
• Establish internal production pull systems, address WIP and FG inventory reduction challenges, and enhance overall delivery performance within the SQDC framework.
• Collaborate with the Supply Planning team to optimize the conversion of production schedules into supplier orders, track incoming materials, maintain optimal raw material inventory levels, streamline logistics inbound routes, and reduce lead times.
• Partner with the Material Handling team to support both Shop Floor Operations and Data Integrity, ensuring safety and optimizing replenishment routes, operator conveyance, packing, shipping, and packaging control.
• Improve inventory accuracy through audits, cycle counts, BOM verification, and collaborating with finance for inventory reporting.
• Work closely with Industrial Engineering to optimize layout designs and operational processes.

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Transportation Equipment Manufacturing
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree