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About Us:

Valent BioSciences 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 BioSciences 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.

Description of Job: The Manager, Supply Chain Planning is responsible for aligning end-to-end Supply Chain balancing Customer Service and Cost, according to VBC strategy. This role will lead the master production schedule(“MPS”) strategy, including the 24 month horizon of master production plan (“MPR”) projection, stock policies by SKU, the MPS tool and the MPR KPI to measure adherence of our execution and operations vs plan. This role will own our relationship with our manufacturing facilities and tollers to ensure operational excellence within the supply chain. In addition, this role will manage supply chain performance, capability, flexibility, resources, supply financials & alternative supply scenarios. You will be responsible for driving the results for Supply Chain Planning and directly manage the people and processes to achieve those goals and objectives.

Principal Responsibilities:

• Accountable for ensuring end-to-end operations are successfully planned and executed to meet all customer expectations including:

• Inventory strategy optimized across the supply chain network to ensure supply and minimize costs

• Supplier production

• Production Planning, and Inventory levels,

• Coordinated communications strategy across the supply chain network

• Ensuring quality and timeliness of inputs, outputs, and deliverables to meet customer expectations

• Identify potential constraints and/or exposure and create recommended contingency plans to mitigate or minimize risks

• Accountable for developing/achieving Supply Chain Adherence plan among Supply Network

• Ensure operational excellence with thought leadership, creative problem solving and proactive focus on continuous improvement

• Developing Supply Chain Strategies for Active Ingredients, Production Plan, Package Plan to balance Customer Service and cost

• Leading Supply Chain Planning Discussion through integrated Sales and Operations Execution (S&OE) – Short Term Planning (0-3 months)

• Preparing/Providing inputs and recommendations for Complex Supply Chain Capacity Planning, which is part of IBP/S&OP monthly process

• Maintain strong, collaborative relationships with customers, internal cross-functional teams, offshore teams, and external partners

• Responsible for setting and managing expectations with internal and external customers; able to successfully navigate high-pressure internal customer interaction

• Manage capacity planning information resulting from the new or updated demand plan, review material availability and any lead time issues, manage inventory, financial issues arising from production, and other opportunities related to new product introductions and product obsolescence

• Review and consider MCPs (Manufacturing Capacity Plans) – rates, planned downtime, shifts, etc. to consolidate an integrated production plan by SKU by product segment volume/period, including all changes and/or updates coming from PMR (Portfolio Management Review) and DMR (Demand Management Review)

• Implement and lead the RCCP (Rough Cut Capacity Planning) meeting/process

• Responsible for driving improvements in the Product Availability report

• Responsible for practicing collaboration with cross-functional teams, root cause analysis, continuous improvement action plans

• Accountable for developing talent, creating high performing teams, and creating positive, collaborative, and empowering work environment.

  Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Stand alone leadership skills

• Ability to manage multiple projects/priorities

• Possess “Big Picture” Operations/Supply Chain knowledge

• Excellent time management skills to manage business growth in a rapidly innovative environment

• Self-motivated, organized, creative with proved leadership skills

• Must have excellent communication skills, both written and verbal

• Knowledge of supply planning and reporting systems

• Team & people oriented, professional while always displaying a “can-do” attitude

• Demonstrated competency in building and maintaining relationships, initiative, persuasion, integrity, leadership, problem solving, project management, and teaming

• Team player at executive levels to collaborate with business units and functional partners

• Solid operational management and general business skills

• Comfortable and capable of communicating strategy and results to business leadership and senior management

  Experience:

• A minimum of eight (8) years of supply chain experience including supply chain planning, master scheduling, materials management, and demand planning required

• S&OP experience is required

• Ability to be highly detail oriented with outstanding follow-up skills required

• Strong knowledge of supply planning process. Ag-Chem experience is a plus

• Strong analytical skills and advanced knowledge of Excel are required

• APICS certification or ability/willingness to obtain is a plus.

• Demonstrated knowledge of manufacturing principles and practices, and procedures is preferred

• Working in a global, matrixed environment with a lot of independence under limited supervision is preferred

• Minimum of five (5) years of People Management experience required

• Minimum six (6) years experience with SAP required

Education: Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, Logistics, or Supply Chain related field is required

Travel: Travel up to 10-15% may be required, including limited international travel

What We Offer:

You’ll enjoy competitive compensation, consisting of base pay plus an incentive program available to all full-time employees, and a comprehensive benefits package including high-quality healthcare options, 401k matching, life and disability insurance, generous time off (with time off to volunteer) and much more! Additionally, we offer several Flexible Work Arrangements to support a healthy work-life balance.

We work together to power our sustainable future. Here's what drives us: Valent BioSciences, LLC has a strong commitment to both sustainability and corporate social responsibility (CSR). In fact, being a responsible corporate citizen has been ingrained in our culture since the company’s founding. Today, it remains at the forefront of everything we do.

• Valent BioSciences LLC is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation and/or identity, national origin, citizenship, immigration status, disabilities, or protected veteran status.

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