Senior Manager, Supply Chain Excellence

Job Summary

The Sr Supply Chain Manager is responsible for executing the end-to-end “Deliver” portion of “Plan, Source, Make, and Deliver”. This includes managing from monthly planning through production to ship confirmation to achieve target service levels and cost. This is a dynamic and highly cross-functional role, working closely with Operations, Procurement, IBP Team, Commercial, Finance, IT, EH&S, Product Stewardship and Data Management.

This role is also responsible for driving data-driven continuous improvement in the execution of processes and performance of the supply chain, to achieve KPI targets and enable future growth.

Job Description

Global Process Ownership & Supply Chain Leadership

• Lead the global Forecast-to-Deliver process strategy, governance, standardization, and operational excellence roadmap across regions and business units

• Provide leadership and oversight for global supply chain planning, process governance, analytics, and continuous improvement activities executed by the team

• Drive alignment across demand planning, supply planning, inventory, fulfillment, logistics, and customer operations functions

• Serve as the business lead for supply chain transformation, process optimization, and digital enablement initiatives

IBP / S&OP Governance

• Lead the global S&OP / IBP governance process to align demand, supply, inventory, capacity, and financial objectives

• Support executive decision-making through scenario planning, business insights, risk management, and performance reporting

• Drive global adoption of standardized planning processes, KPIs, and governance disciplines

Performance Management & Continuous Improvement

• Oversee global supply chain performance management, including forecast accuracy, service levels, inventory, fulfillment, and operational efficiency metrics

• Lead continuous improvement initiatives to optimize service, cost, working capital, and end-to-end process performance

• Establish governance and reporting mechanisms to improve visibility, business alignment, and decision-making effectiveness

Data Governance & Digital Enablement

• Lead global governance of supply chain master data, planning systems, and reporting standards to support operational consistency and business performance

• Drive data quality, process automation, and digital enablement initiatives across the Forecast-to-Deliver workstream

Team Leadership & Organizational Capability

• Lead, develop, and coach a team of global supply chain professionals responsible for process governance, analytics, reporting, and operational support

• Establish organizational priorities, performance expectations, and capability development plans

• Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, operational excellence, and continuous improvement.

About Us

At Quaker Houghton, we are experts in the development, production and application of industrial process fluids, lubricants and coatings for the manufacturing industry. We have been an integral part in the growth of the world’s largest industrial and manufacturing companies from aerospace and automotive to primary metal and energy. Today, we have a global presence, with our corporate headquarters located in Conshohocken, PA. Quaker Houghton is a global publicly traded company with a unique collaborative culture that supports career growth for its associates and offers competitive compensation and benefit programs.

What's in it for you

• Competitive pay programs with excellent career growth trajectory

• Paid time off for volunteerism

• Dress for your day; how you dress is determined by what your day may bring

• Opportunity to participate in comprehensive benefit options including: Medical, Dental, Vision, Parental Leave, Holiday Pay, Paid Time Off, Tuition Reimbursement, and Savings Plan

• Work for a global leader in the industrial process fluids industry

Quaker Houghton provides equal employment opportunity for all qualified candidates. Quaker Houghton does not discriminate against any candidate for employment based on race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, affectional or sexual orientation, pregnancy, age, creed, ancestry, national origin, citizenship, marital or domestic partnership or civil union status, veteran’s status, physical/mental disability, genetic information, or any other category protected by U.S federal, state, and/or local employment law. Furthermore, Quaker Houghton is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified candidates with physical and/or mental disabilities.