Site Supply Chain & Planning Lead, Winona

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JOB TITLE: Winona site Supply Chain and Planning Lead        

LOCATION: Winona, Minnesota

DEPARTMENT: Supply Chain            REPORTS TO: Director, Americas Supply Chain

We are looking for: 

The continued growth in Composite Materials depends on solid supply chain processes focused on supporting business growth.  The Site Supply Chain and Planning Lead role is responsible for managing and leading the planning and logistics responsibilities at the manufacturing site in Winona, MN.

We count on you to: 

• Responsible for Safety of the planning activities as well as being a safety leader for the site.
• Manages the planning responsibilities at the manufacturing site.  Responsible for production scheduling, raw material planning, inventory management, SMOG management, promise dates for order management and escalation management in the 0-4 month horizon.
• Coordinate production scheduling decisions, communication, and implementation (with cross functional input) to maximize OTIF performance to customers. 
• Responsible for inventory plans for the site to meet the business requirements and overall working capital targets. Primary metrics are days on hand (DOH) and percent SMOG.
• Coordinate any customer rate readiness reviews at the site level

You will bring: 

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, Engineering, Operations Management, Business or related degree.
• APICS certification CPIM or CSCP is desirable. An MBA is a plus
• 8+ years of experience working in a manufacturing environment with a solid track record in delivering results, project work which includes change management, building teams / leadership (able to engage / inspire and develop people) and positions of greater responsibility
• Thorough knowledge ERP systems (like SAP) is a plus.
• Strong Supply Chain / Operations / Business background in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong analysis / decision making and excellent problem-solving skills.

You will get:

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• The U.S. base salary range reasonably expected to be paid for this position is $105,000 to $140,000 per year.   Since actual compensation packages are based on a variety of factors unique to each candidate, we may ultimately pay more or less than the posted base salary range. Total compensation for this role also includes bonus and/or other incentives.
• 16, or more, weeks of maternity/paternity and co-parenting leave, according to local regulations
• Access to a training platform available to all employees
• Free well-being sessions (physical and psychological)

Additional information: 

• Expected Travel: less than 10% 
• Direct Reports: 5-7

About us

• Syensqo is a science company developing groundbreaking solutions that enhance the way we live, work, travel and play. Inspired by the scientific councils which Ernest Solvay initiated in 1911, we bring great minds together to push the limits of science and innovation for the benefit of our customers, with a diverse, global team of more than 13,000 associates. Our solutions contribute to safer, cleaner, and more sustainable products found in homes, food and consumer goods, planes, cars, batteries, smart devices and health care applications. Our innovation power enables us to deliver on the ambition of a circular economy and explore breakthrough technologies that advance humanity.
• At Syensqo, we seek to promote unity and not uniformity. We value the diversity that individuals bring and we invite you to consider a future with us, regardless of background, age, gender, national origin, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, ability or identity. We encourage individuals who may require any assistance or accommodations to let us know to ensure a seamless application experience. We are here to support you throughout the application journey and want to ensure all candidates are treated equally. If you are unsure whether you meet all the criteria or qualifications listed in the job description, we still encourage you to apply.
• Syensqo is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristics.