Strategic Material Planning & Supply Chain Lead

Evonik; Georgia; On-site; USD 70,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Evonik is seeking a logistics and sourcing professional to execute planning activities for manufacturing and distribution units, coordinating with suppliers and internal teams. The role emphasizes independent work, strategic thinking, and continuous improvement.

You will analyze cost drivers, monitor supplier performance, negotiate where needed, and contribute to the contract management framework while delivering reliable supply for key portfolios.

Qualifications

• Masters degree or equivalent.
• Extensive general and domain experience to reach competent level.
• Ability to work independently and guide others.
• Strong data analysis to inform reports and decisions.
• Excellent verbal communication without supervision.
• Experience in planning, organizing, and prioritizing activities.

Responsibilities

• Execute planning activities for one or two units with dependencies on other processes/units/suppliers.
• Monitor and highlight supplier performance gaps to drive improvements.
• Analyze key cost drivers, market dynamics and issues for decision making.
• Manage day-to-day relationships with contract service providers within an existing plan.
• Review operations and implement continuous improvements in own area.

Skills

Independent work

Data analysis

Verbal communication

Planning & organizing

Negotiation

Education

Masters degree

Job description

Evonik is seeking a logistics and sourcing professional to execute planning activities for manufacturing and distribution units, coordinating with suppliers and internal teams. The role emphasizes independent work, strategic thinking, and continuous improvement.

You will analyze cost drivers, monitor supplier performance, negotiate where needed, and contribute to the contract management framework while delivering reliable supply for key portfolios.