Senior Manager Global Supply Chain Planning

About this role

Sr Manager, Global Supply Chain Planning

Job Summary

The Sr Manager, Global Supply Chain Planning leads end-to-end planning activities across multiple product lines within the Aramids business, ensuring alignment between customer demand, manufacturing capacity, inventory, and financial objectives. This role is responsible for driving supply chain performance, operational excellence, and strategic planning while leading a team of planning managers, scheduling professionals and inventory planners. The position partners closely with commercial, manufacturing, procurement, logistics, and finance teams to support business growth, improve service levels, optimize inventory, and enhance supply chain resilience.

Key Responsibilities

Lead global, supply, inventory, and production planning processes for multiple complex product lines. Own supply-demand balancing activities to achieve service, inventory, cost, and profitability targets. Drive Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) and strategic planning processes to align business objectives with operational capabilities. Monitor and improve key performance indicators, including forecast accuracy, service levels, inventory turns, working capital, and capacity utilization. Identify and implement process improvements, standard work practices, and digital solutions that improve efficiency and reduce costs. Partner with cross-functional leaders to resolve supply chain challenges and support strategic decision-making. Lead global and regional initiatives that enhance supply chain performance and business results. Ensure compliance with trade regulations, company policies, and supply chain governance requirements. Build, develop, and coach a high-performing planning organization, including performance management, succession planning, and talent development. Serve as a key liaison between internal stakeholders and external partners to ensure effective collaboration and execution.

Education & Experience

Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, Operations, Business Administration, Engineering, or a related field; advanced degree preferred. 10+ years of progressive supply chain, operations, or manufacturing experience. Significant leadership experience managing teams in a complex global business environment. Experience with S&OP, supply chain planning, inventory management, and ERP systems Experience with ERP implementations a plus

Knowledge & Skills

Supply Chain Planning

S&OP Demand & Supply Planning Inventory Optimization Production Scheduling ERP/SAP Systems Supply Chain Analytics Continuous Improvement Trade Compliance Financial Acumen Strategic Thinking Cross-Functional Leadership Talent Development

Location: Full-time; preference for candidates located near Richmond, VA or Alpharetta, GA

You can find Arclin everywhere. Our technologies make homes and transportation safer, help crops flourish, keep water clean, protect first responders and members of the military, and preserve the purity of essential pharmaceuticals. These vital, everyday products can't fail, and we’re here to give the world an extra layer of performance and peace of mind.

With ~4,000 team members across more than 30 global manufacturing facilities, we operate with the scale to make a global impact and the agility to solve complex challenges at the molecular level. Rooted in scientific discovery and innovation, Arclin’s materials redefine performance across industries - from Firepoint®’s patented intumescent technology that helps stall flames and save lives to the iconic Kevlar® and Nomex® brands trusted to protect those who serve, strengthen aerospace and industrial systems, and perform where reliability and safety are top of mind.

As we expand our mission‑critical materials portfolio and shape the next era of performance technologies, we’re looking for people who want to grow, lead, and solve the challenges others can’t. Together, we’ll advance the innovations that keep the world moving. Because at Arclin, our people are truly Vital Beyond Measure.