Syensqo is all about chemistry. We’re not just referring to chemical reactions here, but also to the magic that occurs when the brightest minds get to work together. This is where our true strength lies. In you. In your future colleagues and in all your differences. And of course, in your ideas to improve lives while preserving our planet’s beauty for the generations to come.

 

We are looking for: 

A Site Planning Lead in Greenville, TX. The continued growth in Composite Materials depends on solid supply chain processes focused on supporting business growth.  This role is responsible for managing and leading the planning team at the manufacturing site in Greenville, Texas

 

We are count on you for:

Responsible for Safety of the planning teams as well as being a safety leader for the site. Manages the planning teams 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. Ensures that most effective planning practices using SAP are standardized and in routine use. Coordinate production scheduling decisions, communication, and implementation (with cross functional input) to maximize OTIF performance to customers.  Obtains regular feedback from manufacturing and others on the performance of their planning team and provides routine feedback to key stakeholders. 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. Support customer rate readiness reviews at the site level. Team development. Developing talent and succession plans.

 

Strategic Thinking:

Demonstrates in-depth understanding of businesses and functional knowledge. Seeks challenges and works to address difficult situations. Drives problem resolution across functional and regional boundaries.

Customer focus: 

Demonstrates service oriented behavior under all situations. Has deep knowledge of business requirements and translates these into supply chain/planning strategies to attain business objectives. Develops a customer focused approach throughout the planning organization.

Performance and Results:

Drives for results that have a positive impact on business performance. Initiates timely action to address important issues. Maintains a consistent, high level of productivity despite challenges and obstacles.

 Communication:

Demonstrates maturity in dealing with conflict. Superior communication skills including listening, verbal and written to bridge gaps between business/customer needs and supply chain/manufacturing capabilities. Communicates openly with others and clearly shares the strategic plan and business plan to ensure alignment across the organization. Excellent presentation skills at levels of the organization with specific focus on the capability of effectively facilitating S&OP meetings and communicating the action plans as an output.

 Leadership, coaching and teamwork:

Develops close working relationships with all key stakeholders and participants in the S&OP process. Demonstrates skills in participative and collaborative decision making processes. Shows a sense of responsibility and urgency toward goal accomplishment. Influences conflict resolution in a manager that is beneficial and constructive for the organization. Fosters teamwork within the planning organization, within the supply chain functional, and cross-functionally across all areas of the company.

Process orientated: 

Able to see the big picture from order acceptance through the entire order fulfillment process. Identifies and solves problems related to work processes and ERP system configuration/operation to meet customer or regulatory needs.  Ensures best practices are identified, developed and implemented. Actively seeks continuous improvement activities and formulates actions to drive this.

Adaptability:

Flexible, adjusts readily to new situations while effectively dealing with ambiguity, stress and uncertainty. Strong influencing skills to drive and bring about change and demonstrates strong management of change skills. Leverages other functional knowledge in developing solutions to complex supply issues. Responds to crisis supply disruptions due to Syensqo or supplier incidents using knowledge of alternative global sourcing options.

Organizational Agility: 

Consistently demonstrates flexibility and resilience in response to obstacles, constraints, adversity, and mistakes. Enthusiastically volunteers to try new things, even when others may hesitate due to the risks of failing. Is always looking for new ideas and new ways of looking at things; takes the time and effort to get involved in new areas.

Talent Enhancement:

Ability to engage / inspire and develop people. Focus on development and delegation / empowerment Ability to drive results through others. Build the team to drive solid succession planning.

 

You can count on us for: 

Excellent training & development possibilities.

 

You will bring:

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Operations Management, Business or related degree. APICS certification CPIM or CSCP desirable. 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 (~10-15 years of experience.) Thorough knowledge ERP systems (like SAP) is a must. 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 $114,000 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

Training platform for all employees

Free language courses (24 languages available)

Free well-being sessions (physical and psychological)

 

 

 

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.