Sr Manager, Supply Chain Planning

Job Summary

The Sr Supply Chain Manager is responsible for executing the end-to-end “Deliver” portion of “Plan, Source, Make, and Deliver”. This includes managing from monthly planning through production to ship confirmation to achieve target service levels and cost. This is a dynamic and highly cross-functional role, working closely with Operations, Procurement, IBP Team, Commercial, Finance, IT, EH&S, Product Stewardship and Data Management.

This role is also responsible for driving data-driven continuous improvement in the execution of processes and performance of the supply chain, to achieve KPI targets and enable future growth.

Job Description

Sr Manager, Supply Chain Planning

Position Summary:

The role leads the organization’s Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) processes while also overseeing key aspects of inventory management, warehouse coordination, and distribution planning across North America (U.S., Canada, and Mexico). This position ensures alignment of demand, supply, and financial plans, while optimizing inventory levels, managing third‑party warehouse relationships, and improving logistics performance. The role requires strong analytical, cross‑functional, and leadership skills to drive forecasting accuracy, operational efficiency, and continuous improvement across the supply chain.

Accountabilities:

S&OP Leadership & Demand / Supply Planning

• Lead the development and execution of the S&OP process to align demand, supply, and financial plans
• Analyze market trends and customer demand patterns to refine forecasts and drive better inventory decisions
• Facilitate monthly S&OP meetings to ensure cross‑functional alignment and accountability
• Assess velocity and movement of key products to recommend optimal stocking levels and warehouse placement (MTS vs MTO strategy)

Inventory & DRP Management

• Manage inventory levels across all warehouses; adjust DRP restock levels based on sales trends, forecasts, and analytical reporting utilizing Slimstock
• Evaluate slow‑moving and obsolete inventory (Reserves) and recommend disposition, transfers, or reductions
• Support and process warehouse and consignment physical inventories

• Create replenishment orders for 3PL sites, arrange carriers, and manage shipment paperwork
• Integrate all U.S., Canada, and Mexico warehouse operations into a unified planning and reporting system
• Produce weekly reporting across the network, including key operational metrics

Cross‑Functional Leadership

• Lead collaboration across sales, marketing, finance, operations, and supply chain to build integrated business plans
• Manage stocking agreements/requests, communicate changes to plants and sales teams, and recommend updates
• Establish strong collaboration with Direct Materials, with Procurement Team

Process Improvement & Analytics

• Identify opportunities for process enhancements using analytics, planning tools, and technology (Power BI)
• Establish and track KPIs to measure S&OP effectiveness and drive data‑based decisions
• Manage Planning Systems (Slimstock)

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Strong analytical capabilities with expertise in forecasting, inventory analysis, and data interpretation
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills across all organizational levels
• Project management experience leading cross functional initiatives
• Deep understanding of supply chain processes, including demand planning, DRP, warehouse operations, and distribution
• Demonstrated leadership skills to influence teams and drive operational alignment

Required Minimum Number of Years of Relevant Experience:

• Minimum of 10 years of experience managing Supply Chain Management and S&OP

Education, Experience and Training:

• Bachelor’s and/or Master’s degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Industrial Engineering or a related field
• Proven experience in S&OP development and execution

Misc.

• Travel requirements of 10-20%
• There will be direct reporting to this role

About Us

At Quaker Houghton, we are experts in the development, production and application of industrial process fluids, lubricants and coatings for the manufacturing industry. We have been an integral part in the growth of the world’s largest industrial and manufacturing companies from aerospace and automotive to primary metal and energy. Today, we have a global presence, with our corporate headquarters located in Conshohocken, PA. Quaker Houghton is a global publicly traded company with a unique collaborative culture that supports career growth for its associates and offers competitive compensation and benefit programs.

What's in it for you

• Hybrid work environment

• Competitive pay programs with excellent career growth trajectory

• Paid time off for volunteerism

• Dress for your day; how you dress is determined by what your day may bring

• Opportunity to participate in comprehensive benefit options including: Medical, Dental, Vision, Parental Leave, Holiday Pay, Paid Time Off, Tuition Reimbursement, and Savings Plan

• Work for a global leader in the industrial process fluids industry

Quaker Houghton provides equal employment opportunity for all qualified candidates. Quaker Houghton does not discriminate against any candidate for employment based on race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, affectional or sexual orientation, pregnancy, age, creed, ancestry, national origin, citizenship, marital or domestic partnership or civil union status, veteran’s status, physical/mental disability, genetic information, or any other category protected by U.S federal, state, and/or local employment law. Furthermore, Quaker Houghton is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified candidates with physical and/or mental disabilities.