ABOUT SOLENIS
Solenis is a leading global producer of specialty chemicals focused on partnering with water-intensive operations to solve complex water treatment, process improvement and hygiene challenges with advanced chemical and equipment solutions for consumer, industrial, institutional, food & beverage, and recreational pool and spa water markets.
The product portfolio of Solenis includes a broad array of water treatment chemistries, process aids, functional additives, and cleaners and disinfectants, as well as state-of-the-art monitoring and control systems. These technologies are used by customers to improve operational efficiencies, enhance product quality, protect plant assets, minimize environmental impact, and create cleaner and safer environments.
Headquartered in Wilmington, Delaware, USA, the company has 69 manufacturing facilities strategically located around the globe and employs a team of over 16,100 professionals in 130 countries across six continents. Solenis has been recognized as a Best Managed Company for 4 consecutive years and was named as 2024 Best Managed Company Gold Standard Winner.
Job Summary
We are seeking a detail-oriented and analytical Supply Planning Executive to join our supply-chain team. The role involves planning and managing supply and inventory for finished goods (non-chemical equipment), ensuring that demand is met efficiently while maintaining optimal inventory levels. The Supply Planning Executive will coordinate across functions such as procurement, production/operations, sales/distribution, logistics, and demand forecasting to assure smooth supply flow and customer service levels.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain supply plans based on demand forecasts, sales trends and business requirements.
- Monitor and manage inventory levels (finished goods, safety stock, buffer stock, etc.) — ensuring adequate stock to meet demand without overstocking.
- Raise, manage and process purchase orders (POs), purchase requisitions, and follow-up until delivery.
- Monitor and manage supplier performance, vendor relationships and ensure timely vendor payments
- Coordinate with suppliers/vendors, third-party logistics (3PL) providers, manufacturing/operations teams, and distribution/warehouse partners to ensure timely supply and delivery.
- Work closely with demand planning / sales / marketing / operations teams to align supply planning with demand changes, promotions, seasonality, new launches, etc.
- Conduct regular inventory audits and reconciliation to maintain stock accuracy and data integrity (ERP/MRP system or internal systems).
- Generate and present supply-chain / inventory reports and KPIs (stock-outs, inventory turnover, forecast vs actual, supply-performance, service levels) to senior management.
- Identify supply-chain risks (e.g. stock-outs, supplier delays, over-stocking) and implement mitigation / corrective actions proactively.
- Support order fulfilment, distribution planning, and coordinate with logistics / warehouse / distribution teams to ensure on-time delivery to customers/retailers.
- Continuously analyse supply-chain processes and suggest improvements to increase efficiency, reduce costs, and optimize inventory management.
Qualifications / Skills
- Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Operations, or related field.
- 2–5 years (or relevant) experience in supply planning, inventory management, or supply chain operations — preferably in FMCG / consumer goods/manufacturing / distribution setting.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; ability to forecast demand, interpret data and trends, and make data-driven decisions.
- Good communication and collaboration skills — able to coordinate with multiple internal teams (sales, procurement, operations, logistics) and external stakeholders (suppliers, warehouses, distributors).
- Proficiency with MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint, etc.); familiarity with ERP / MRP / supply-chain software or systems is a plus.
- Organizational skills, attention to detail, ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities, meet deadlines.
- Basic understanding of inventory metrics / KPIs (stock-out rate, inventory turnover, safety stock, lead times, service levels).
- Proactive mindset — identifying potential issues early and recommending corrective actions; continuous improvement orientation.
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
- Inventory turnover / Days of Inventory
- Stock-out rate / Service level (OTIF – On Time In Full)
- Inventory carrying costs / cost of excess inventory
Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate is a self-driven, organised professional with strong analytical skills and a collaborative mindset. They are comfortable working in a
dynamic environment with fluctuating demand; able to interact with multiple stakeholders; adept at data-driven decision-making; and focused on balancing supply reliability with cost-efficiency.
