Supply Chain Manager

R Supply Chain Manager (Frozen)

Fairfield – Management

An Air Liquide Healthcare company, subsidiary of the Air Liquide group, Seppic has been designing, manufacturing, and marketing unique ingredients for over 75 years. These ingredients are used by consumers, patients, and professionals worldwide.

Seppic serves customers for health, well‑being, and beauty of all. Our vision is to help everyone enjoy a healthy life in a healthy environment.

Seppic Inc., manufacturing site, began operations in 2020, located near Richmond, Virginia. The plant specializes in producing ingredients for cosmetic and pharmaceutical products and has enhanced our proximity to North American customers.

Facilities maintain GMP, ISO 9001:2015, EFfCI and RSPO certification.

Supply Chain Manager is responsible for managing Supply Chain activities across three locations:
Fairfield N.J. (finished goods distribution), Richmond VA (manufacturing plant), and Newark, DE (R&I). The manager will lead a five‑person team, be based full time in Fairfield with regular travel to Richmond.

• Supervise and approve Supply Chain Analyst and Material Manager MRPs ensuring efficient sourcing to meet customer orders and manufacturing needs.
• Manage inventory in ERP, maintain product information, shelflife management, destruction campaigns, and financial provision.
• Lead S&OP meetings for all business markets and represent supply across Seppic Inc. locations.
• Supervise Master Production Schedule optimization.
• Achieve Group Inventory objectives and analyze forecasting, demand planning, and sales order data to identify inventory gaps and risks.
• Proactively recommend actions based on lead time, demand variability, and service level targets.

• Align finished goods inventory and forecasts with Sales; integrate new distribution partners and update price lists.
• Coordinate raw material supply strategy with Material and Production Managers.
• Adhere to Seppic Group procurement strategy and procedures, including supplier qualification.
• Oversee non‑local procurement, audit support, and manage the procurement-to-pay process with Finance AP.
• Coordinate standard costs with Finance and lead supplier claim management.

• Oversee all logistics operations and manage relationships with customs brokers and transportation providers.
• Validate broker contracts and review service performance.
• Track logistics imports, including air and ocean transportation of finished products and raw materials.
• Support customs, insurance, contract, and audit topics.
• Ensure trade compliance for import and export, manage duty drawback, and international trade complexities.
• Coordinate warehouse contracts and superv…

• Provide accurate supply tools and data to Customer Service, Sales, Regulatory, Plant Management, and Finance.
• Manage damaged product claims and picking issues.
• Supervise meetings (Good Deal, Not Reserved, S&OP) to identify actions.

• Prepare data‑driven reports on supply chain operations, logistics performance, and inventory KPIs.
• Assist with new technology implementation and lead cross‑functional projects.
• Identify and implement process efficiencies and maintain SOPs.

• Align processes and objectives with Seppic Group Supply Chain.
• Ensure team meets yearly Supply Chain, Inventory, and Logistics KPIs.
• Accountable for team performance and resource management.
• Team composition:
  Richmond – 1 Material Manager + 1 Procurement Specialist;
  Fairfield – 1 Supply Chain Team Lead + 2 Supply Chain Specialists.

• Solid knowledge of best practices in supply chain and procurement.
• Good distribution practices (EFfCI and FDA).
• Strong knowledge of MRP/ERP systems and principles.
• Proven organization, communication, and interpersonal skills with multi‑site and international teams.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Detail‑oriented with quantitative analysis, forecasting tools, and KPI creation.
• Knowledge of Microsoft AX Dynamics a plus.

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or relevant field.

• 5+ years supply chain experience.
• 2+ years sourcing & planning (domestic and international).
• 2+ years import & export.
• 2+ years manufacturing; chemical manufacturing experience beneficial.
• 2+ years management experience.
• Proficient with planning tools and software programs such as Google and Microsoft.

At Air Liquide, we are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace that embraces the diversity of our employees, customers, patients, community stakeholders, and cultures worldwide.

We welcome and consider applications from all qualified applicants, regardless of background. We believe a diverse organization opens opportunities for talent expression, fosters innovation, and creates an engaging environment in a changing world.