Manager, Supply Chain Planning & Procurement

About Us

Valent Bio Sciences LLC is a worldwide leader in the research, development, manufacturing, and commercialization of biorational products for the agriculture, public health, and forestry markets. We have more than 60 years of experience bringing biorational products to market, and our products are used in sustainable operations in 95 countries around the world. Biorational products maximize plant quality, productivity, and sustainability.

As a wholly owned subsidiary of Sumitomo Chemical, Valent Bio Sciences LLC operates with the Sumitomo Spirit mindset, which means to benefit both self and others, recognizing that private and public interests are one and the same. It’s about contributing to society, as well as making a profit.

Lead the Supply Chain workstream for the VBS–MA integration and drive the centralization of MA Supply Planning & Procurement, operating as an individual-contributor manager who sets a high bar for execution, influence, and cross-functional leadership. Accountable for end-to-end planning and procurement performance—meeting customer expectations through robust inventory strategies, supplier/toller production orchestration, integrated production planning, and a coordinated communications cadence across the network.

• Integration & Centralization:
  Map processes, remove overlaps, resolve grey zones, and maintain cadence and engagement across VBS and MA; design and implement the MA Planning & Procurement centralization and its operating model.
• Production & Materials Planning (MRP/MPS):
  Build an integrated production plan by SKU using MCPs (rates, downtime, shifts), implement RCCP, and lead S&OE (0–3 months); consolidate PMR/DMR updates.
• AI / PGR Focus:
  Lead daily supply planning and procurement of Active Ingredients (AIs) for PGR products, managing demand/safety stocks/replenishment to ensure continuity of supply.
• Procurement & Suppliers:
  Issue supplier forecasts and manage commitments per contracts and toll manufacturing agreements; execute purchasing of raw materials, ingredients, and AIs; support qualification and onboarding; ensure QC/EHS/regulatory compliance.
• Inventory Strategy & Control:
  Optimize inventory across the network (targets, health, transfers); perform monthly/biweekly inventory reconciliations for third‑party plants; drive continuous improvement in the Product Availability report.
• Risk & Contingency:
  Identify constraints and exposures early; develop contingency plans; manage material lead times, cash‑flow needs for purchases, distressed/SLOB mitigation, and impacts from NPIs and obsolescence.
• IBP / S&OP Enablement:
  Provide structured inputs and recommendations for complex capacity planning in IBP/S&OP; drive the Supply Chain Adherence plan across the supply network.
• Stakeholder & Communications:
  Maintain strong relationships with customers, internal partners, offshore teams, and external suppliers; set and meet expectations; lead clear, coordinated communications under pressure.
• Operational Excellence:
  Practice root‑cause analysis and continuous improvement; demonstrate thought leadership and proactive problem solving to elevate service, cost, and working capital performance.
• Talent & Ways of Working (no direct reports):
  Build high‑performing, cross‑functional squads through influence; mentor peers; model standards and best practices.

• Strong standalone leadership skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities.
• “Big Picture” operations and supply chain knowledge.
• Excellent time management in a fast‑paced, innovative environment.
• Self‑motivated, organized, and creative with proven leadership skills.
• Exceptional communication skills (written and verbal).
• Knowledge of supply planning and reporting systems.
• Team‑oriented, professional, and proactive with a “can‑do” attitude.
• Competency in relationship building, initiative, persuasion, integrity, leadership, problem‑solving, and project management.
• Ability to communicate strategy and results to senior leadership.

• Minimum 8 years of supply chain experience, including planning, master scheduling, materials management, and demand…