Supply Chain Manager

Ensures the integrity & optimization of the Supply Chain activities in line with BU strategy and objectives

Required Profile

The Supply Chain Manager is responsible for the following topics, at local level:

• Supply Chain strategy:

o Transposes the BU Supply Chain strategy to the local environment through the definition of local objectives
o Aligns resources (people, equipment, partners) & organizations (roles, distribution network) to achieve these objectives

• Planning Management:

o Is Demand Management process owner: makes sure consensus forecast is delivered as per schedule
o Challenges forecast accuracy & coordinates accuracy improvement actions
o S&OP management XL, MEKP and BPO
o Manages optimized production planning in long, medium and short term to ensure “offer/demand” balance & make sure planning is aligned with inventory & service level targets
o Ensures consistency between monthly production plans & detailed scheduling
o Budget (SC part) - XL, MEKP and BPO
o GLOBAL BIS S&OP

• Distribution Management:

o Defines & manages optimized distribution network based on service level /security/costs of services
o Contributes to Tender for Logistics & Freight activities
o Ensures the role of Site Customs correspondent for the group

• Supply Chain Performance

o Monitors the local performance through KPIs
o Triggers & coordinate corrective action plans & back-on-tracks actions
o Is responsible for Working Capital targets & P&L optimization achievement, especially through:
 Control of Inventory level & quality (stock value, stock vs demand, usable stock ratio…)
 Control of Freight & Logistics costs vs Net Sales
o Reports performance to Global Supply Chain Manager, explains gaps vs objectives & details corrective action

• Execution Management:

o Secures supplies of critical raw materials in connection with Purchasing teams (DAMPE)
o Makes sure Carriers’ execution is compliant to Arkema’s requirements in terms of safety, security, quality / leadtime, cost & information
o Makes sure incidents & accidents are reported as per DSEG procedure & that corrective action plans are done
o Makes sure stock accuracy is optimized through organization of stock counts for each locations
o Makes sure Logistics claims are properly and timely solved
o Follows external partners performance & compliance to our standards & procedures
o Collaborates with the ADR Manager (external consultant) in order to guarantee the correct application of the regulation on the sites

• Projects Management:

o Contributes to BU Service Offer definition & implementation
o Leads continuous improvement of Supply Chain processes
o Leads innovating initiatives in Supply Chain area (safety/security, packaging, etc…) & files patents when possible
o Leads new flows implementation, including potential swaps
o Follows & coordinates local projects

• Team Management:

o Contributes to team development through training & empowerment of the teams’ members

• Miscellaneous:

o Ensures compliance with Arkema standards/procedures on safety, environmental protection and quality.