Job Description:
Role Overview:
Huntsman is seeking a leader to oversee the Supply Chain Function for our Polyurethanes division across Middle East and Turkey region. The incumbent will lead the entire supply chain operations, driving Supply Chain Performance transformation through continuous process and operational improvement. This transformation will primarily focus on areas of Supply Chain, Customer Service, Import -Export activities, Warehousing, Logistics and Process efficiency projects. This role requires strong leadership and influencing skills, expertise in SAP and supply chain tools. This role would report into the Supply Chain Director – Polyurethanes for the EMEA region and would be part of the European Regional Supply Chain Leadership team and the Turkey Site leadership team for Polyurethanes
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Role Responsibilities:
As a Supply Chain Manager, you will be responsible across Middle East and Turkey for:
Strategic
- Ensure EHS & Legal compliance in aspects of Supply chain, Customer Service, Process Improvement, Logistics and Warehousing.
- Driving functional driven transformational projects.
- Create a commercial environment that supports/enable Business to achieve Annual Targets & further excellence program
- Assist local Management Team to achieve objectives & targets through appropriate action plans by being a Lead in conceptualizing improvement programs and develop implementation plans
- Design, Develop and lead change related projects for customer centricity and business efficiency
Functional & Operational.
- Establish a process with Customers & Sales team for correct forecasting & effective inventory management & O2C process
- Coordinate Indent sale, Export sale & imports for customers & manufacturing.
- Management and coordination with warehouse to ensure correct stock level
- Proactively manage payments with effective follow up/ resolution with suppliers and Finance/controlling team
- Handles escalated customer issues and ensure timely resolution to these issues. Serve as the point of contract for customers on contractual matters. Vital link between company and customers, ensuring timely review and approval / reconciliation of variations
- Identify and Align operational process and procedures covering service providers
- Explore and identify collaborative solutions with 3rd party vendors & distributors.
- Review & develop collaborative architecture & solutions to improve operational efficiency.
- Facilitate business change and IT implementation in terms of process documentation and communications.
- Engage stake holder through all phases of project development and implementation.
- Support operational teams in the implementation of improved processes and systems.
- Working in close coordination with Overseas Counterparts on Supply Chain Efficiency and improvement projects.
- Being the SPOC for all Overseas projects and representing
Experience and Competencies:
We are looking for experienced candidates with excellent communication skills and a solution focused approach.
What we are looking for:
- Bachelors or Masters or Post-graduation in Supply chain operations or Business Management
- 15 years of experience in End to End Supply Chain Management, Process Improvement, Manufacturing Planning & Raw material operations, Profitability / Spend / Fixed & Variable cost , People/Team management.
- Good understanding of Lean six sigma concepts in Supply Chain Management with an operational excellence blend
- Good to have project management skills/ certification
- Effective communication skills in Turkish and English.
- Excellent hands-on experience of SAP, multiple tools and systems
- Showing strong adaptability and the ability to work in dynamic environments.
- Exhibiting excellent people management skills, including leadership and team-building capabilities.
- Being people-oriented, with a focus on fostering collaboration and engagement.
- Adopting a problem-solving approach to handle challenges effectively and proactively.
What next?
If you would like to join an innovative, collaborative and multicultural team, please apply now. Your application will be forwarded to a Talent Acquisition Partner, who will strive to get back to you as soon as they can. We understand that applying for a new job is a big decision and we will work hard to keep you updated and support you along the way.
About Us:
At Huntsman, we pride ourselves on being a people-oriented organization.
Our family-like atmosphere is cultivated by our diverse groups of team members around the world.
We welcome the talent, experience and fresh ideas that employees at all stages of their careers, from interns to seasoned professionals, bring to Huntsman.
In return, we offer you the opportunity to become an integral part of a dynamic, industry-leading company, where safety and ethics always come first.
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Healthcare Strength — Healthcare coverage (medical/dental/vision) and EAP are consistently described as solid, with multiple plan options cited. Strong health benefits are frequently highlighted as a relative strength in the total package.
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Retirement Support — Retirement offerings include a 401(k) with employer contributions and equity through a stock incentive plan, with legacy pension arrangements for some groups. Retirement features are repeatedly referenced as a positive component of total rewards.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Paid time off, holidays, and floating days are described as good to very good in many roles. Vacation accrual is said to increase with seniority in some locations.
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Huntsman Corporation is a publicly traded global manufacturer and marketer of differentiated and specialty chemicals with 2019 revenues of approximately $7 billion. Our chemical products number in the thousands and are sold worldwide to manufacturers serving a broad and diverse range of consumer and industrial end markets. We operate more than 70 manufacturing, R&D and operations facilities in approximately 30 countries and employ approximately 9,000 associates within our four distinct business divisions. We view our customers as valued partners. That’s why we believe in a collaborative approach to client relations and work directly with our customers to develop new chemical components that meet their unique needs. Our dedication to our customers is matched only by our dedication to the environment. As part of our commitment to bettering the industry, we strive to operate safe, clean, efficient facilities in an environmentally and socially responsible manner. This means actively seeking opportunities to leverage our resources to assist those in need around the world. It’s all part of our growth-driven approach, which reflects the spirit of free enterprise and is centered on creating mutual benefits for customers, employees, suppliers and the communities where we work.
