Supply Chain Manager - Manufacturing, Life Sciences
Listed on 2026-01-12
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Manufacturing / Production
Supply Chain Manager - Manufacturing, Life Sciences
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About Saint‑GobainIf you want to discover your greatest potential, Saint‑Gobain provides one‑of‑a‑kind opportunities for innovative problem solvers. We are one of only two companies in the world that is consistently recognized as both a top Global Employer and a Top 100 Global Innovator, and we are committed to our mission to improve lives because, every day, we witness the enormous impact of our efforts on the world around us.
KeyAccountabilities
- Manages capacity planning, materials planning, warehouse scheduling, inventory levels and distribution to meet or exceed the commitments to the customers.
- On time delivery to promise and customer request dates, lead times, sales, inventory turns, and the dollar value of inventory are key measures for this position.
- Determines capacity, material constraints, warehouse constraints, and working with the site teams on solutions will be a key function of this position.
- Timely/efficient arrival of raw materials and components are key to meeting the on‑time delivery goals, as well as, working with operations to ensure schedule adherence to the plan.
- Manages production and receiving/shipping schedules to successfully balance production/warehouse load vs capacity.
- Leads purchasing:
Buying, negotiating, invoice reconciliation, accounts payable. - Coaches and develops the purchasing, planning, and warehouse teams to continue optimizing the process in pursuit of efficiency through data‑based assessments which includes staffing, material handling equipment’s, space utilization, and recommendations for efficient movement and storage of materials.
- Strict adherence and a commitment carrying out the Corporate and/or local policies, rules, and regulations in these areas is required.
- Responsible for the safe and cost effective manufacture of products, which meet or exceed customer quality and delivery requirements.
- Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain Management or related business degree
- 5+ years Supply Chain management experience in manufacturing, production environment; and within regulated industry.
- 2+ years Purchasing experience
- Experience in effectively utilizing MRP (computerized manufacturing systems), inventory control;
Required. - Experience in purchasing of materials and services, materials planning, production scheduling, inventory, and sales & operations planning.
- Strong computer skills required including Microsoft Word, Excel, Visio, PPT, and Project; shown data gathering & data analysis skills.
- Knowledge of materials and inventory control practices, warehouse scheduling, and engineering in a manufacturing environment.
- Master's Degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Business or related field
- QAD experience
- Health and Wellbeing – Medical, Prescription Drug, Vision, and Dental Insurance;
Healthcare Saving Account and Flexible Spending Account options;
Live Well Wellness Program;
Employee Assistance Program (EAP);
Paid Time Off and Paid Parental Leave. - Retirement and Protection – 401(k) with Company Match;
Retirement Accumulation Plan (RAP);
Cash Balance Pension Plan;
Company‑provided Life Insurance, AD&D, Short‑Term Disability;
Voluntary employee and dependent life insurance, Long‑Term Disability, Critical Illness and Accident Insurance. - Additional Benefits – Identity Theft Protection;
Auto and Home Insurance;
Pet Insurance and Discounts;
Back‑up Child & Elder Care.
Saint‑Gobain’s innovations touch almost every major industry around the world. Within its Life Sciences division, teams are solving critical problems for customers who are getting life‑saving medical devices to the front lines of healthcare, discovering essential medications, and nourishing and connecting the world through consumer, industrial and electronics applications. As one of the world’s leading producers of high‑performance polymer products, we improve lives by making simple experiences better and being there in life’s critical moments.
Our team members recognize that we all…
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