Sr. Supply Chain Manager

POSITION OVERVIEW

Ascend Performance Materials is a global leader in high‑performance chemicals, fibers and plastics. The S&OP Manager leads the Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP / IBP) process for the polymer business, translating commercial demand into executable production and supply plans. This role owns the end‑to‑end supply/demand balance, ensures alignment to financial and operating objectives, and drives plan execution in partnership with Manufacturing, Commercial, Logistics, and Finance teams.

The position requires a blend of strategic planning leadership and hands‑on operational ownership, with direct accountability for reviewing production plans, managing near‑term imbalances, and supporting reliable order fulfillment in an asset‑constrained chemical manufacturing environment.

• Publish monthly SIOP that aligns with business goals, supports AOP and maximizes cash flow.
• Manage supply plans to meet customer requirements.
• Improve effectiveness of supply planning processes.
• Develop talent and structure team to support Ascends ongoing success.

• Lead the monthly S&OP cycle for the nylon business unit.
• Accountable for the supply portion of the IBP cycle, providing visibility and decision escalations for executive alignment.
• Own product‑family‑level demand and supply balance across tactical and mid‑term horizons.
• Align S&OP outputs to AOP targets, service commitments, capacity constraints, and working capital objectives.
• Develop, evaluate, and communicate scenario plans and trade‑offs in response to demand volatility, outages, or capacity limits.
• Continuously improve S&OP process maturity, data quality, and decision effectiveness.

• Review, validate, and align production plans with manufacturing capabilities, campaign strategies, and customer priorities.
• Partner with plant planning and operations teams to ensure plans are feasible, prioritized, and executable.
• Monitor plan adherence and key execution metrics; identify risks and escalated issues proactively.
• Support resolution of short‑term supply disruptions and demand surges through structured replanning.
• Participate in product transitions, introductions, and portfolio changes impacting supply strategy.
• Communicate demand signals and volume forecasts for raw materials to sourcing and procurement teams.
• Support network planning by highlighting upstream risks or constraints impacting supply plans.

• Manage and help define finished goods inventory strategies consistent with service, cost, and working capital objectives.
• Balance customer order execution with production and inventory constraints.
• Collaborate with Customer Service, Logistics, and Commercial teams to support reliable shipment performance.

• Provide leadership and guidance to supply planners and cross‑functional contributors (direct or indirect).
• Act as a key integrator between Commercial, Manufacturing, Finance, Procurement, and Customer Service.
• Prepare and present clear data‑driven insights, risks, and recommendations to leadership.
• Drive continuous improvement and standardization across planning processes and tools.

Reports to:

Supply Chain Director, Integrated Business Planning. Leads a small team of direct reports.

Houston, TX (preferred) or Pensacola, FL.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Business, Supply Chain & Logistics or related field.
• Minimum of 3+ years of relevant experience within a manufacturing environment in the chemical or petrochemical industry.
• Minimum of 5+ years of experience in supply chain, planning, or S&OP.
• Minimum of 3+ years in a management or leadership position.
• Working knowledge of SAP, APO, Minitab, and Tableau supply chain functionality.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office Products:
  Excel, Word, PowerPoint.

• APICS certification (CPIM, CSCP), A2E Expert certification a plus.
• Experience working in asset‑intensive manufacturing environments.
• Exposure to integrated business planning, scenario analysis, or network planning.

• Dynamic self‑starter…