Supply Chain Manager

Element Solutions Inc•Fremont, CA

9d•$109,341 - $164,011

About The Position

MacDermid Alpha Electronics Solutions, a business segment of Element Solutions Inc, is seeking an experienced, results-driven Supply Chain Manager to lead and coordinate end-to-end supply chain activities across global chemical operations. The role balances service, cost, inventory, and risk in a regulated, safety-critical environment, helping ensure reliable customer supply and manufacturing continuity while driving continuous improvement across planning, procurement, logistics, and inventory management. The manager leads supply chain functions including demand and material planning, procurement, production planning, warehousing, and logistics; aligns customer demand with manufacturing capacity and supplier capabilities; and owns supply chain performance across service, cost, inventory, and working capital. The position drives demand and supply planning, forecasting, S&OP / IBP participation, inventory optimization, and proactive management of supply risks and disruptions. It also oversees supplier performance and risk in partnership with procurement, and supports safe, compliant, cost-effective global transport and distribution of chemical products. The role leads, coaches, and develops teams across planning, buying, and logistics; establishes objectives and manages performance; and builds operational capability and a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement. The manager defines and monitors KPIs, ensures compliance with quality, safety, regulatory, and trade requirements, and leads improvement initiatives using lean principles, digital tools, and analytics. The company describes a collaborative culture focused on continuous improvement, cross-functional partnership, and career growth. Compensation includes a base salary and performance-related bonus plan. The typical base salary range is $109,341 to $164,011, based on factors including experience, skillset, and education.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Operations, Engineering, Business, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
5–7+ years of experience in supply chain operations.
Hands-on experience with JD Edwards (JDE), including supply chain and manufacturing modules.
Strong understanding of production planning, inventory control, and end-to-end logistics operations in a manufacturing setting.
Experience with ERP implementations, system enhancements, or process improvements.
Demonstrated ability to drive continuous improvement using Lean / Six Sigma methodologies.

Nice To Haves

Experience in chemical manufacturing, semiconductor, or other regulated environments.
Knowledge of dangerous goods (DG) shipping requirements.
IATA or similar certifications.

Responsibilities

Lead and oversee demand planning, material planning, procurement, production planning, warehousing, and logistics.
Align customer demand, manufacturing capacity, and supplier capabilities.
Own supply chain performance across service, cost, inventory, and working capital.
Drive demand and supply planning, forecasting, S&OP / IBP participation, and inventory optimization.
Manage short- and long-term supply risks and proactively address constraints and disruptions.
Ensure effective execution of plans through collaboration with operations and logistics teams.
Oversee supplier performance, availability, and risk management in partnership with procurement.
Ensure safe, compliant, and cost-effective global transportation and distribution of chemical products.
Support sourcing strategies, supplier qualification, and contingency planning.
Lead, coach, and develop teams across planning, buying, and logistics functions.
Set clear objectives, manage performance, and build operational capability.
Foster accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
Define and monitor KPIs such as OTIF, inventory turns, service level, and cost performance.
Ensure compliance with quality, safety, regulatory, and trade requirements.
Lead continuous improvement initiatives using lean principles, digital tools, and analytics.
Support JD Edwards system optimization and issue resolution.