Vacancy Name |
Supply Chain Manager |
Vacancy No |
VN508 |
Department |
Supply Chain |
Location |
Zeeland |
Employment Type |
Full-Time |
Company Overview |
Aurorium is the materials innovation partner that helps global manufacturers harness the power of possibility to make the world a better place. Their specialty ingredients and high-performance materials enhance quality of life, support health and wellness, and enable customers to deliver value-added solutions.
Key industries served include healthcare, personal & home care, mobility, infrastructure, and paper & packaging. A Responsible Care company, Aurorium follows the highest regulatory standards across all manufacturing facilities. The company's global integrated supply chain offers the customer product consistency, easy access, supply security, and reasonable turnaround on delivery. Aurorium is committed to operating at the highest levels of manufacturing consistency, quality control, and safety. |
Description |
The Supply Chain Manager (SCM) for is responsible for optimizing supply chain efficiency and effectiveness to meet customer demands in a changing environment. The position will execute strategic international and domestic supply chain strategies that focus on customer centric delivery on time with controlled inventory. It will oversee plant production planning to ensure due dates are met while optimizing resources and will lead the demand planning, production order variance (POV) warehousing, materials ordering, inventory management. The Supply Chain Manager is the key interface with Aurorium commercial and customers supplied by the site. |
Job Details |
Role Specific Responsibilities:
Leadssite supply chain processes for production planning, shipping/receivingand materials ordering
Leadsthe monthly Sales, Inventory & Operations Planning processes for Zeeland ensuring supply risks areescalated and actioned appropriatelyat the earliest opportunity
Identifiesconcerns, and opportunities from the site SIOP process through to the Global SIOP monthly review andlead and drive efforts to developthe long-rangestrategicplan for site
Leadsthe master production scheduling (MPS) process, partnering with Operation, Maintenance and Engineering Managers to develop plans enabling all functions to perform activities and meet customer requirements while optimizing resources
Workswith thesiteteamand Corporate Supply Chain to ensure capacity plans arein syncwith longer term customer demand plans provided by SIOP
Ensuresproduction plans are enabled by managing raw material and packaging requirements and dealing with shortages to minimize impact on plant and customer
Preparesand present KPI inputin toSMR, weekly commercial meetings and weekly absorption tracker
EnsuresBill of Materials provided by Process Engineers are accurately documented on SAP
DrivesInventory reduction for raw materials, inter-mediates,andfinished goods to meet site objectives
Leadsthe ABC cycle count program, investigating discrepancies to drive improvements
Createsaction plans to controlSLOB(Slow Moving, Obsolete)inventory to achieve site targets
Collaborateswith purchasing and other departments with continuity plans for raw materials andidentifyand develop cost savings and efficiency improvement projects
Workswith commercialization team ensuring internal and external communication on delivery performance, contribute with communication and support quality,projectsand cost recovery actions
Undertakes other duties as may be required by Vertellus Managementas necessary
Compliance:
- Complies with company Health, Safety and Environmental policies, procedures, and arrangements
- Reports all Health, Safety and Environmental accidents, incidents and near misses promptly
- Acts in a safe and responsible manner at all times
Problem Solving and Innovation:
- Active participation in continuous improvement activities
- Participates in problem-solving
- Takes responsibility and ownership for own learning and development in the spirit of continuous improvement of both self and the business
- Assists in the training, mentoring, and assessment of other team members
- Exercises autonomy and judgement subject to overall direction or guidance
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Bachelor'sDegreein Business Administration,Supply Chain Management ora related field
Certification by APICS (CPIM) preferred
3 yearsminimumexperience in SCM roles or supporting planning processes in a chemical, food or similar manufacturing plant is preferred
Minimum 3 years leadership experienceis preferred
Experience using MRP/ERP systems, experience with SAPrequired
Chemical industry experience preferred
Strong analytical skills with a demonstrated knowledge of statistical analysis anddemonstratedability tomonitorcomplex data over a historicalperiod of time
Strong understanding and working knowledge of basic production processes and knowledge of sales and operations planning process
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail with the ability to adapt quickly to changing business needs and priorities
Strong working knowledge using Excel (pivot tables, report generation,data-mining)
Must be able to develop written instructions and provide verbal instructions on processes
Strong process improvement and project management skills
Strong verbal/non-verbal communication/writtenand presentation skills
Commercially minded, forward thinking, pro-active and ability to understand trade-offs
Timely andaccuratewith data and reporting
Be able to work independently as well as be a strong participant on team projects
- Embodies the core values of Aurorium:
- credible:keeps their word and honors their commitments, acts with integrity, and holds themselves accountable to their decisions and actions
- outcome-oriented:adheres to an unparalleled standard of excellence in everything they do, to deliver results with real impact
- driven:passionate about delivering authentic, world-class experiences that engage customers and inspire greatness
- empowered accountability:empowered to achieve common goals and accountable for delivering performances and results that exceed standard.
If you have the energy, drive, and passion for joining the Aurorium team, we would love to hear from you. Apply today!
Aurorium offers competitive total compensation packages, including benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, 401(k), disability insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, paid time off, and paid holidays.
Aurorium is a global Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of and will not be discriminated against based on gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, race, ethnicity, religion, age, veteran status, disability status, genetic information, or any other protected category.#LI-Onsite
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Vertellus
paid time off, paid holidays, 401(k)
Jan 29, 2026 