The Opportunity:

The Sr. Manager Business Operations SeaStar, Canada, is responsible for tracking business results, performing cost-benefit analyses and monitoring KPIs. Analyze financial and customer information, research the consumer market and evaluate the cost of running a business versus the profit. Measure the efficiency of systems and procedures. Build processes based on our business goals. Manages a team of experienced professionals with a focus on policy and strategy implementation, as well as implementing short-term operational plans.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Develops supply chain strategy in line with business strategy.
• Accountable for the development and execution of budgets/action plans in order to achieve established targets.
• Develops the North America supply chain organization to ensure that the targets of the purchasing department can be reached.
• Works collaboratively with corporate functions, commercial, the manufacturing plants, and other global geographies on a daily basis and to achieve objectives.
• Participates in development, modification and improvement of procedures, policies and processes within organization, including adherence to regulatory standards.
• Drives the use of consistent tools and processes across functions, enabling all functions to optimize results. Works collaboratively with plant purchasing to help resolve chronic supply issues.
• Responsible for NA SI&OP process.
• Maintain senior leader engagement in the SI&OP process to ensure that decisions are taken within the process.
• Maintenance and accuracy of master data.
• Leads/participates in projects to address strategic supply chain questions.
• Ensures capacity and capabilities are in place to deliver business unit growth and innovation plans across all business segments.
• Contributes to the development of a production/distribution network strategy including locations, size and capability of each facility and mix of internal and external manufacturing.
• Drives evaluation and approval process for capacity, retrofit and major productivity projects.
• Manages development, roll-up and communication of North America demand forecasting and inventory management, finance and manufacturing operations across all sites.
• Develops, communicates and monitors production plans to meet customer service and inventory targets in partnership with manufacturing sites.
• Collects, analyzes, consolidates, and reports Supply Chain data, aiming to improve customer service, optimize inventory levels, and deliver cost improvements.
• Drive business decisions on tradeoffs including customer service and finance.
• Participates in new product development teams in introduction and release of new products and if applicable, phase out of old product, control inventory levels and customer service implications related to bringing products on-line and effective reduction of obsolete inventory exposure.
• Performs other duties as assigned with or without accommodation.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, Supply Chain, or a related field required; Master’s degree or MBA in Engineering, Business, Supply Chain, or a related field preferred.

Certifications:

• Six Sigma Green Belt certification and Supply Chain certification (e.g., APICS CPIM, CSCP, IBF or equivalent) preferred

Experience:

• Minimum of ten (10) years in commercial and operations-oriented activities with at least eight (8) years in key management roles directly responsible for Operations and/or Supply Chain Planning functions
• Deep knowledge of planning / SI&OP process and understanding of business / financial goals to provide strategic direction is required
• Proven track record of meeting/exceeding goals and a demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with all functions
• In-depth knowledge of and experience with ERP systems required; SAP/APO experience highly preferred
• Chemical industry experience preferred
• Private equity experience preferred

Skills/Competencies:

• Demonstrated use of OpEx techniques and methodology to lead continuous improvement efforts through effective problem solving and implementation of corrective action plans
• Demonstrated ability to handle multiple priorities
• Ability to work effectively both globally and cross-functionally
• Understanding of financial impact of plans and actions
• Well-developed project management skills
• Strong strategic agility, change leadership, collaboration, negotiation and influence skills
• Proven ability to lead and develop a global organization effectively
• Ability to communicate with all levels of the organization, including executive management
• Excellent presentation skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills required
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Strong problem solving skills
• Other Skills:
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite including Excel, PowerPoint and Word

ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS/SCOPE:

The Sr. Manager reports to the Vice President, North America Manufacturing & Supply Chain and manages the supply chain for manufacturing functions located throughout North America.  He/she collaborates with employees across all functions and at all levels of the organization, and also works closely with outside vendors/contract manufacturers.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

The work environment is an office setting.  

DISCLAIMER:

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification.  They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of employees assigned to.

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Disclaimer:
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of employees assigned to this position. Avantor is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

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