Supply Chain Strategist

Freudenberg Group; Howell (MI); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Diversity & Inclusion

Paid Holidays

Vacation

Health Management

Job summary

Chem-Trend, part of the Freudenberg Group, seeks a Supply Chain Strategist to develop and implement plans that align with its global supply chain strategy. This role analyzes processes, market trends, inventory needs, and potential risks to improve performance and competitiveness.

The position requires a bachelor’s degree in a related field and 1–3 years of experience in supply chain or manufacturing environments, with strong coordination skills and knowledge of batch processing of chemical

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations, Engineering, Materials Science, Mining, or related field.
• 1–3 years in supply chain, production planning, materials planning, logistics, or related manufacturing environment.
• Strong understanding of production scheduling, customer delivery requirements, and supplier coordination.
• Working knowledge of batch processing of chemical specialty products and inventory control.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement plans, initiatives and programs that support Chem-Trend’s supply chain strategy.
• Translate strategic priorities into actionable supply chain solutions across sourcing, production, warehousing, distribution and customer delivery.
• Partner across functions to enhance supply chain performance, improve competitiveness, and align activities with business goals.

Skills

Production scheduling

Delivery coordination

Supplier coordination

Inventory control

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management or related field

Job description

Chem-Trend, a company of the Freudenberg Group, is a global leader in the development, manufacture, and marketing of specialized release agents, purging compounds, paper impregnation chemicals, and other process chemical specialties and additives, with manufacturing and R & D operations in North and South America, Europe, India, and Asia that are supported by its headquarters in Michigan, USA. Chem-Trend has a singular focus of providing innovative solutions for the die casting, polyurethane, rubber, composites, tire, thermoplastic, wood composite, and paper impregnation industries.

Some of your Benefits

Diversity & Inclusion: We focus on providing an inclusive environment and recognize our diversity contributes to our success.

Paid Holidays

Paid Holidays: With paid-time off, local holidays are all the way more relaxing.

Vacation

Vacation: We offer time off to refresh and recharge.

Health Management

Health Management: We support you to stay and become healthy and fit.

location_on Howell, MI

Hybrid Work

trip_origin Chem-Trend Limited Partnership

The Supply Chain Strategist develops and implements plans, initiatives and programs that support Chem-Trend’s overall supply chain strategy. The role translates strategic priorities into actionable supply chain solutions across sourcing, production, warehousing, distribution and customer delivery by analyzing supply chain processes, market trends, operational data, inventory requirements, and potential risks. The Supply Chain Strategist partners across functions to enhance supply chain performance, improve competitiveness, and align supply chain activities with business goals.

Supply Chain Strategist

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations, Engineering, Materials Science, Mining, or a related field required
• 1-3 years of experience in supply chain, production planning, materials planning, logistics, or a related manufacturing environment
• Strong understanding of production scheduling, customer delivery requirements, and supplier coordination
• Working knowledge of batch processing of chemical specialty products and inventory control required.

The Freudenberg Group is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion. Employment opportunities are available to all applicants and associates without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, mental or physical disability, genetic information, marital status, familial status, sexual orientation, protected military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.