Sr Manager, Global Supply Planning

The Lubrizol Corporation

Brecksville (OH)

Hybrid

USD 140,000 - 200,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Bonus plan

401(k) match

Medical, dental & vision coverage

Health Savings Account

Holidays, vacation, parental leave

Flexible work environment

Learning and development opportunities

Career growth

Inclusive culture

Job summary

The Lubrizol Corporation is hiring a Senior Manager, Global Supply Planning in the Brecksville area, with eventual transition to Wickliffe, OH. This hybrid role requires leading a team of supply planners and shaping a supply strategy aligned with growth, assets, and logistics over 2–5 years.

You will partner with cross‑functional leaders, perform scenario modeling, and translate strategic initiatives into actionable plans while balancing service, cost, and risk for long‑term success.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in a related field required or equivalent.
12+ years in supply planning or related field in chemicals/manufacturing.
8+ years in leadership building and guiding high‑performing teams.
Strong analytical and financial modelling skills and scenario planning.

Responsibilities

Develop and lead a forward‑looking global supply planning strategy over 2–5 years.
Oversee multi‑year horizons aligning demand, capacity, and execution.
Coach and develop a high‑performing team of supply planners.
Partner with business unit leaders and global stakeholders as the main planning contact.
Translate capacity expansions and network redesigns into actionable plans and measurable outcomes.
Model scenarios to evaluate trade‑offs in service, cost, and risk.
Define long‑term capacity and asset needs to support growth.
Assess 3PL capabilities for future demand and networks.
Collaborate with COE to standardize processes and drive improvement.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Supply planning

Capacity planning

Data-driven decision making

Cross-functional collaboration

Scenario modeling

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, Economics, Mathematics

Master’s degree MBA or MSc

Job description

Shape the Future with Us. At Lubrizol, we’re bringing to life the chemistry behind clean water, efficient transportation, reliable infrastructure, critical medicines, and the products people rely on every day through science, sustainability, and a culture of inclusion.

As part of our global team, you’ll be empowered to make a real impact – on your career, your community, and the world around you.

Job Title

Senior Manager, Global Supply Planning

Location

Brecksville, OH to start, transitioning to Wickliffe, OH in 2028.

Job Type

Full-time. Collaborate in person 4 days each week, with 1 flexible remote day.

How You’ll Make An Impact

As Senior Manager, Global Supply Planning, you will play a key role in shaping a forward‑looking supply strategy that aligns global capacity, assets, and logistics with business growth. You will lead and develop a team of supply planners while using data‑driven insights and scenario modeling to guide decisions and balance service, cost, and risk. Partnering closely with cross‑functional leaders, you will turn complex initiatives into clear, actionable plans, helping the organization stay agile, resilient, and positioned for long‑term success.

In This Role, You Will

Develop and lead a forward‑looking global supply planning strategy that aligns asset capabilities, technologies, and business priorities over 2–5 years.
Oversee supply planning processes across a 3–24 month horizon, ensuring alignment between demand, capacity, and operational execution.
Lead, coach, and develop a high‑performing team of supply planners, strengthening capabilities in scenario modeling, what‑if analysis, and data‑driven decision making.
Partner with business unit leaders and global stakeholders as the primary point of contact for supply planning, providing insights and recommendations to guide strategic decisions.
Translate strategic initiatives such as capacity expansions, network redesigns, and outsourcing into actionable supply chain plans and measurable outcomes.
Design and model scenarios to evaluate trade‑offs across service levels, cost structures, capital investments, and risk exposure.
Define long‑term capacity and asset requirements to support growth targets and evolving customer needs.
Assess and plan for third‑party logistics (3PL) capabilities required to support future demand and network strategies.
Collaborate with the Supply Chain Center of Excellence (COE) to standardize processes, lead training programs, and drive continuous improvement across the organization.

Required Qualifications That Enable Your Success

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, Economics, Mathematics, or related field.
12+ years of experience in supply planning or a related supply chain discipline, preferably within the chemicals or manufacturing industry.
8+ years of leadership experience with a proven ability to build, develop, and lead high‑performing teams.
Strong expertise in capacity planning, long‑range supply planning, and integrated business planning processes.
Advanced analytical and financial modeling skills, including experience with scenario planning and supply constraint analysis.
Demonstrated ability to influence cross‑functional stakeholders and communicate complex concepts clearly to senior leadership.
Strong collaboration skills with experience working across demand planning, operations, procurement, logistics, and commercial teams.

Preferred Qualifications That Drive You Forward

Master’s degree (MBA or MSc) in Supply Chain, Business, or related field.
Experience working in global, matrixed organizations with complex supply networks.
Familiarity with advanced planning systems and digital supply chain tools.
Experience leading supply chain transformation or continuous improvement initiatives.

Your Work Environment

At Lubrizol, we’re committed to providing a safe, inclusive, and empowering environment where you can do your best work—whether in a lab, on the production floor, or in a hybrid office setting.