Solenis is a leading global producer of specialty chemicals focused on delivering sustainable solutions for water-intensive industries, including consumer, industrial, institutional, food and beverage, and pool and spa water markets. Owned by Platinum Equity, the company’s product portfolio includes a broad array of water treatment chemistries, process aids, functional additives, and cleaners and disinfectants, as well as state-of-the-art monitoring and control systems. These technologies are used by customers to improve operational efficiencies, enhance product quality, protect plant assets, minimize environmental impact, and create cleaner and safer environments.
Headquartered in Wilmington, Delaware, the company has 69 manufacturing facilities strategically located around the globe and employs a team of over 16,100 professionals in 130 countries across six continents. Solenis is a 2024 US Best Managed Company, recognized fouryears in a row. For more information about Solenis, please visit www.solenis.com.
The Supply Chain Director is accountable for designing the overall supply chain strategy for Pools North America and ensuring the operational implementation of the validated action plans. This role ensures the coordination and teamwork of all stakeholders in the supply chain, both internal and external, with the goal of enhancing the company’s performance. Safe operations are also a priority.
Some of the things you will do:
Development and implementation of the flow management strategy across the entire supply chain
• Define the strategic and operational directions of the supply chain for the long and medium term (management of upstream and downstream flows, sales forecasts, supply planning).
• Manage external warehouses and transportation providers.
• Spearhead external warehouses, in compliance with regulations and needs, while minimizing costs.
• Oversee the design, organization, and optimization of logistics information flows between various stakeholders (internal and external) in the supply chain.
• Foster continuous reflection on the improvement and development of the supply chain.
• Coordinate and synchronize all supply chain activities with production operations.
• Manage the supply chain budget.
Operational performance management and change management support
• Implement dashboards to monitor activity in terms of technical results.
• Set up and monitor supply chain performance indicators, ensuring regular reporting.
• Oversee the operational implementation of defined action plans and make corrective adjustments as necessary.
• Guide the implementation of initiated changes and coordinate internal meetings.
Management and coordination of human resources
• Facilitate, coordinate, and inspire teams.
• Evaluate team performance.
Development of customer and supplier relationships
• Develop and manage activities and services offered to customers, ensuring customer satisfaction and achieving OTIF corporate standards.
• Evaluate customer needs to anticipate demand.
• Cultivate relationships with suppliers, service providers, and create new partnerships.
• Develop commercial proposals, ensuring consistency in all elements (scope, methodology, planning, budget, etc.).
Education requirement- Bachelor's degree in a related field.
We understand that candidates will not meet every single desired qualification. If your experience looks a little different from what we’ve identified and you think you can bring value to the role, we’d love to learn more about you.
At Solenis, we understand that our greatest asset is our people. That is why we offer competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits which include medical, dental, vision & 401K, and numerous opportunities for professional growth and development. So, if you are interested in working for a world-class company and enjoy solving complex challenges, whether in the lab or the field, consider joining our team.
Solenis is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer, including Minorities / Women/ Veterans / Disabled. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.
Should you require assistance in applying to this opportunity, please reach out to Solenis Talent Acquisition at talentacquisition@solenis.com