OS&CI Manager, Supply Chain

Tenneco; Northville (MI); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Tenneco Inc. in Michigan, Northville, is seeking a Supply Chain OS&CI Manager to lead process improvement and implement the P3 standard across global teams.

You will collaborate with Plant and Regional SC teams, organize capability-building events, and drive inventory reduction, lead time improvements, and working capital optimization.

This role emphasizes Lean methodologies, training, and cross-functional leadership, with significant travel expected (50%).

Qualifications

• Proven leadership across multiple sites, regions, and customers.
• Deep knowledge of demand planning, S&OP, MRP/ERP, and inventory management.
• Familiarity with Lean SC tools: PFEP, kanban, milk runs, and DDMRP.
• Strong communication and training skills.
• 5+ years in Supply Chain Management in manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Define and drive the Global Supply Chain OS&CI strategy.
• Lead improvement workshops and Kaizen events.
• Identify and drive high-impact SC initiatives.
• Simplify complex global supply chains into executable methods.
• Organize Supply Chain capability building and training.
• Coach plant teams toward P3 SC certification.
• Collaborate with Procurement, Sales, and Manufacturing.
• Partner with Logistics on cost reduction.

Skills

Supply chain leadership

End-to-end SCM

Lean management

Change management

Cross-functional collaboration

Project management

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, Industrial Engineering, Operations Management, or Business

Master's degree or APICS/CSCP/CPIM certification preferred

Tools

ERP/MRP system

PFEP

VSM / Lean tools

5S

Job description

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At Tenneco, we don’t follow industry standards; we set them, and we don’t settle for being best-in-class because we hustle to be better than best-in-class. Whether it’s our Core Values–radical candor, simplify, organizational velocity, tenacious execution and win–or our Get Stuff Done (GSD) mindset, we’re determined to become the most trusted partner and best manufacturer and distributor to the transportation industry.

How do we make it happen?Through the Tenneco Way. Fueled by our Core Values, a winning mindset and a relentless commitment to excellence, the Tenneco Way is how we win. It’s what keeps Team Tenneco bold, driven, and unapologetically focused on pushing past limits and redefining success.

Here, you’ll work alongside a team of relentless problem-solvers who are committed to making a tangible impact. If you’re ready to break boundaries, deliver results, and enjoy the ride along the way, you’ll thrive here.

The Supply Chain OS&CI Manager leads supply chain process improvement in alignment with the P3 Tenneco standard, facilitates SC improvement workshops, and is a contributor to Cash Flow and working capital improvements globally. Ensuring close collaboration with the Plant and Regional Supply Chain teams to ensure Tenneco Supply Chain is a positive contributor to Tenneco being the most trusted partner and the world’s best manufacturer and distributor in the transportation industry.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Define, drive, and support the tenacious execution of the Global Supply ChainOS&CI strategy, including a roadmap for implementation of the P3 Tenneco Supply Chain standard, in cooperation with SC Managers, Plant Managers, Operations Directors, and Regional Supply Chain teams.
• Contribute to Global Supply Chain performance improvement by challenging the status quo, promoting the use of Lean tools, SC-specific methodologies (e.g., PFEP, S&OP/S&OE, ERP/MRP discipline) and P3 Tenneco Supply Chain standards.
• Identify, prioritize, and drive / support high-impact SC improvement initiatives globally, with focus on inventory reduction, lead time compression, freight cost reduction, service level improvement, working capital optimization, and the development of others.
• Ability to simplify complex global supply chains and corresponding methods, into executable and effective supply chain methods serving our internal and external customers.
• Become a certified P3 Supply Chain Trainer and Assessor.
• Organize, facilitate, and lead Supply Chain Capability Building events and workshops, including Kaizen events focused on Demand Planning, Supply Planning, Inventory Integrity, Transportation/Logistics, Material Handling, and/or Lean Supply Chain Concepts.
• Support and coach plant teams towards achieving P3 Supply Chain certification; participate in P3 Supply Chain assessments and calibration sessions.

Continuous Improvement of Culture & Change Leadership

• Promote a Continuous Improvement culture across the SC function. Serve as a change agent globally, continually challenging the status quo and raising the bar in overall SC planning, execution, and reporting.
• Communicate with radical candor, engaging in the tough conversations, while preserving the spirit of teamwork within the organization.
• Drive adoption of SC Lean management tools, including daily management routines, Gemba walks in warehouse / receiving / shipping, tiered meetings, layered process audits, and others.
• Is actively involved in the deployment of Safety mindset and Tenneco Core Values across SC functions and teams.

Training & Best Practice Sharing

• Develop plant Supply Chain resources by identifying training needs and facilitating corresponding training sessions or workshops on SC tools and methods, aligned with P3 Tenneco Supply Chain Standards.
• Identify, share, and deploy Supply Chain Best Practices globally (e.g., inventory management models, transportation optimization approaches, scheduling and PFEP frameworks).
• Collaborate with Plant Supply Chain teams with high care and high accountability.

People Development

• In collaboration with Supply Chain Managers, participate in developing, training, coaching, and evaluating performance of Plant Supply Chain Resources.
• Define clear competency development paths for plant SC teams aligned with P3 SC maturity roadmap objectives.
• Ability to win or learn, throughout the on-going journey of self-development.

Other / Cross-Functional

• Lead or support Inventory Reduction initiatives by providing SC tools (e.g., PFEP, buffer sizing models, excess & obsolete reviews) and facilitating related workshops.
• Participate in the development of specifications for new facilities, equipment, and systems to comply with Lean SC principles and P3 standards (e.g., warehouse layout, MRP system design, ERP data integrity requirements).
• Collaborate with Procurement, Sales, and Manufacturing bringing the entire supply chain together towards being the world’s best and most trusted partner.
• Partner with Logistics on transportation cost reduction programs, carrier rationalization, and customs / trade compliance alignment.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Education

Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, Industrial Engineering, Operations Management, or Business.

Master's degree or APICS/CSCP/CPIM certification preferred.

Skills

• Proven leadership skills — capability to lead SC organizational change management across multiple sites, regions, and customers globally.
• Deep knowledge of end-to-end supply chain processes (demand planning, S&OP/S&OE, supply planning, MRP/ERP, inventory management, warehouse operations, transportation/logistics) and P3 Tenneco SC standard.
• Familiarity with Lean SC tools: PFEP, kanban/pull systems, milk runs, VSM, 5S in warehouse environments, DDMRP, and related methodologies.
• Strong oral and written communications skills; ability to train, coach, and influence across functions.
• 5+ years of experience (ideally) in Supply Chain Management, Industrial Engineering, or Operations roles within manufacturing environments.
• Strong analytical and mathematical aptitude; demonstrated problem-solving capacity including root cause analysis for SC failures (e.g., stockouts, excess inventory, missed deliveries).
• Ability to work both in teams and independently; humble, self-motivated, creative, and innovative.
• Project management experience / skills; ability to lead multiple simultaneous SC improvement initiatives across sites.
• Ability to motivate and energize others; excellent teaming and interpersonal skills across SC, Operations, Finance, and Commercial functions.
• Proven ability to deliver breakthrough SC results through improvement tools and techniques (e.g., significant inventory reduction, freight cost savings, service level improvement).
• Facilitation skills — capable of running SC improvement workshops, VSM sessions, and problem-solving activities at plant level.
• High energy, positive "can-do" mindset; leads by "Go and See" philosophy in warehouse and shop floor environments.
• Task-oriented and result-driven change agent, constantly challenging conventional SC thinking, approach, and methodology.

Travel: 50%

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