Supply Chain Manager

Fujifilm•New Castle, DE

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Supply Chain Manager leads the supply chain for aqueous inkjet ink and dispersion products, aligning daily operations with short- and long-term business priorities. The role covers Sales, Inventory and Operations Planning (SIOP), production and materials planning, inventory management, warehousing and material movements, the small-pack filling line, and direct purchasing. The manager develops supply chain processes that support business strategy, growth and customer requirements, and oversees activities across the supply network to meet product availability, inventory, cash-conversion and service targets. This position leads the business SIOP process, optimizes SAP supply chain data and processes, manages distribution and inventory across company and third-party locations, and serves as the primary contact for government-agency inquiries concerning import and export activities. It also ensures processes are auditable and compliant with applicable quality, environmental, GMP and trade requirements. The role builds and develops a capable team, fosters continuous improvement, and collaborates with internal functions, customers, suppliers and external warehouse partners. The manufacturing facility is in New Castle, Delaware; occasional travel may be required.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Operations or a related discipline.
At least 7 years of supply chain leadership experience.
At least 5 years of experience managing and developing teams.
Proven experience in a manufacturing environment.
Background that includes SIOP, MRP, production planning, inventory, warehousing, consignment and direct purchasing coordination.
Strong understanding of SAP, MRP and scheduling principles, capacity planning, product structures, routings and master data.
Advanced Excel skills.
Demonstrated ability to improve supply chain performance and reduce costs through process and system improvements, continuous improvement and elimination of non-value-added work.
Strong analytical, financial, strategic-planning, project-management and problem-solving skills.
Effective communication and cross-functional collaboration skills, with judgment, flexibility and cultural awareness to influence stakeholders and deliver results.
Adaptability and ability to set strategic direction while delivering operational results and working with external partners.
Energy, resilience and personal drive to pursue challenging goals.

Nice To Haves

Chemical-industry experience.
BI or Tableau experience.
Knowledge of U.S. and international customs, import/export requirements and trade regulations.

Responsibilities

Develop and implement supply chain processes and plans that support business strategy, growth, customer requirements, efficiency, cost-effectiveness and delivery performance.
Lead the SIOP process and oversee daily supply chain activities, including production planning and inventory management across the network.
Establish and maintain SIOP data requirements, timelines and meeting structures; communicate supply, demand, inventory and capacity risks and escalate issues requiring senior decisions.
Ensure SIOP reviews incorporate production requirements, budget considerations, inventory impacts, new-product timelines and KPIs; review forecast versus actual demand and take action to prevent stockouts and excess inventory.
Work with Sales to define planning strategies, including make-to-order and make-to-forecast, and set and review finished-goods and work-in-progress safety stocks.
Oversee end-to-end supply chain processes in SAP, including production requirements, inventory planning, bills of material and conversion of planned orders into process orders.
Maintain accurate SAP data and processes, including production hierarchies, material masters, bills of material, routings, work centers, lead times and batch sizes; lead SAP-related supply chain improvement projects.
Develop achievable production schedules that account for business plans, plant shutdowns, management-of-change activities, new product introductions, capacity and other constraints.
Investigate material shortages, lead root-cause analysis, provide available-to-promise information and commitments, and coordinate mitigation plans with Procurement and Manufacturing.
Work with Procurement, Manufacturing and Sales to develop and review safety stock requirements for raw materials, work in progress and finished goods; oversee direct purchasing within the role’s scope.
Advise business and management on supply chain performance, operational risks and working-capital impacts; manage supply chain readiness for new products, product categories and customer requirements.
Establish and monitor KPIs, identify and deliver improvement opportunities, promote best practices, and use appropriate technologies, including AI, to streamline processes.
Ensure supply chain processes are auditable and comply with applicable regulations, Fujifilm ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 requirements, and GMP EuPIA requirements for indirect food contact.
Develop distribution network, inventory management and storage planning for internal and third-party warehouses and customer consignment locations, considering landed cost and projected inventory and sales.
Oversee supply chain activities with internal and third-party warehouses and consignment arrangements; balance supply and demand across the inventory network and manage material movements between locations.
Oversee operational activity for internal warehouses and small-pack filling lines.
Manage inventory to meet service requirements and business targets for stock levels, days on hand, turns and working capital; optimize inventory through forecast accuracy, service-level adherence, safety-stock management and structured reviews.
Assess inventory-reduction opportunities and associated risks; establish disciplined materials planning and inventory control; oversee cycle counting and reconciliation as required.
Manage obsolete and slow-moving stock, coordinating provisioning or disposal with Finance and Environmental, Health and Safety.
Serve as the primary contact for inquiries from U.S. and foreign government agencies related to import and export activities, and coordinate responses to inquiries and requests from Fujifilm Corporation.
Maintain and strengthen import/export policies, procedures, systems and training to support compliance with applicable U.S. trade laws and regulations; coordinate and deliver compliance training.
Foster continuous improvement, build and maintain a capable team, and mentor and develop team members through training, goal setting, feedback and ongoing guidance.
Plan staffing and skills development to meet changing operational and business needs, stay informed about industry practices and trends, and apply relevant approaches.
Build effective relationships across aqueous manufacturing sites and with Manufacturing, Engineering, Finance, Production Technology, Quality, HR, the Inkjet Business Division, Fujifilm group companies, customers, suppliers, service providers and third-party warehouse partners.