Head of Supply Chain — Global End-to-End Optimization

Sterling Specialty Chemicals US LLC; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Sterling Specialty Chemicals US LLC in Houston, TX seeks a seasoned Head of Supply Chain to lead the end-to-end supply chain across chemical manufacturing and energy services. The role focuses on improving service levels, reducing working capital, and optimizing the network to deliver sustainable cost improvements.

The successful candidate will oversee Sourcing & Procurement, Planning, Logistics & Distribution, Inventory Management, and S&OP.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of progressive supply chain experience.
• Strong leadership across multiple supply chain functions.
• ERP/SAP experience strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead the overall Sterling supply chain strategy and organization.
• Own Sourcing & Procurement, including raw material strategy, supplier negotiations, contracting, dual sourcing and supply-risk management.
• Lead S&OP and demand/supply planning, connecting commercial forecasts with manufacturing capacity, inventory and procurement.
• Optimize inventory levels while maintaining customer service and supply reliability.
• Lead logistics, transportation, warehousing, terminals and distribution strategy.
• Improve freight, railcar, truck, warehouse and third-party logistics costs.
• Develop and execute supply-chain cost-reduction and productivity programs with clear financial targets.
• Establish strategic supplier relationships and improve purchasing leverage across Sterling businesses.
• Identify and manage risks related to critical raw materials, international sourcing and supply disruptions.
• Partner with Manufacturing to optimize plant loading, production planning and the overall manufacturing/distribution footprint.
• Drive improvement in working capital, including raw material, finished goods and stagnant/obsolete inventory.
• Establish clear KPIs for service, inventory, forecast accuracy, supplier performance, logistics cost and working capital.
• Support the development of systems, data and processes required for a more integrated supply chain.
• Build and develop a strong supply chain leadership team and organization.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic procurement

S&OP

Inventory management

Cost reduction

Financial acumen

Global sourcing

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

SAP/ERP systems

Job description

Sterling Specialty Chemicals US LLC in Houston, TX seeks a seasoned Head of Supply Chain to lead the end-to-end supply chain across chemical manufacturing and energy services. The role focuses on improving service levels, reducing working capital, and optimizing the network to deliver sustainable cost improvements.

The successful candidate will oversee Sourcing & Procurement, Planning, Logistics & Distribution, Inventory Management, and S&OP.