Supply Chain Manager, External Operations & Circular Economy

About the role

The Supply Chain Manager, External Operations & Circular Economy is accountable for defining and executing SPG's end-to-end supply chain strategy and operating rhythm across a wide network of third-party vendors that perform critical manufacturing and transformation steps for SPG's most critical products. This includes:

• Recyclers who process scrap PVC collected from jobsites and distributors
• Third-party painters/pre-finishers who paint SPG hardboard siding
• Toll laminators who laminate foam or vinyl backers to panels

This role ensures reliable capacity, scheduling discipline, material flow visibility, and service performance across external partners by integrating demand signals, production/processing plans, logistics execution, and inventory targets. The role serves as the primary supply chain interface between SPG and these vendors, working cross-functionally with Operations, Procurement, Quality, Product Management, Customer Service, Transportation, and Sales to deliver high service levels while optimizing total delivered cost and working capital.

Responsibilities

• Circular Economy Program Strategy: Responsible for creating and leading the Siding business's Circular Economy strategy, ensuring recycled materials are sourced, processed, and reintegrated into operations in a way that supports both sustainability and business growth. The position owns the program's financial performance, manages partnerships with recyclers, suppliers, and customers, oversees logistics and material flows, and drives new business opportunities to expand the use of recycled PVC materials across the organization.
• Third-Party Capacity Planning, Scheduling, and Execution: Responsible for developing and executing production and capacity plans across external vendors, ensuring supplier capabilities align with business demand while proactively managing capacity risks and supply continuity. The position drives vendor scheduling, performance management, and process standardization, while supporting new product introductions, process changes, and operational recovery plans to ensure reliable delivery and service levels.
• Materials Flow, Inventory Strategy, and Logistics Execution: Manages end-to-end material flow, inventory strategy, and logistics across external processing partners to ensure reliable supply, cost optimization, and customer service performance. The position also oversees planning data integrity and collaborates with transportation, 3PLs, and internal teams to maintain efficient operations and accurate system visibility.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain, Operations, Industrial Engineering, or related field: Required; MBA Preferred.
• 7-10 years experience with contract manufacturing / tolling / external processing networks and vendor capacity modeling and management: Required.
• Strong S&OP background, capacity planning, detailed scheduling, logistics coordination, and operational problem-solving: Required.

Skills

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, Word, PPT).
• Strong quantitative and analytical skills (scenario modeling, constraint-based thinking, tradeoff recommendations).
• Demonstrated experience managing complex operating rhythms (S&OP/PSI-style cycles, weekly scheduling, and execution control).
• Proven ability to create and implement multi-year supply strategies, measure progress, and refine approaches using relevant data in the best interest of the customer and the business.
• Proven ability to operate cross-functionally and influence decisions without direct authority.

Benefits

At Saint-Gobain, employees have access to a comprehensive Total Rewards package designed to support well-being and improve daily life for you and your family. Benefits include:

• Health and Wellbeing:
  • Medical, Prescription Drug, Vision, and Dental Insurance
  • Healthcare Savings Account and Flexible Spending Account options
  • LiveWell Wellness Program
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Paid Time Off and Paid Parental Leave
• Retirement and Protection:
  • 401(k) with Company Match, Retirement Accumulation Plan (RAP), Cash Balance Pension Plan
  • Company-provided Life Insurance, AD&D, Short-Term Disability
  • Voluntary employee and dependent life insurance, Long-Term Disability, Critical Illness, and Accident Insurance
• Additional Benefits:
  • Group Legal
  • Identity Theft Protection
  • Auto and Home Insurance
  • Pet Insurance and Discounts
  • Back-up Child & Elder Care
  • PerkSpot Employee Discount Program

About the company

Through the responsible development of innovative and sustainable building products, CertainTeed, headquartered in Malvern, Pennsylvania, has helped shape the building products industry for more than 110 years. Founded in 1904 as General Roofing Manufacturing Company, the firm's slogan "Quality Made Certain, Satisfaction Guaranteed," inspired the name CertainTeed. Today, CertainTeed is a leading North American brand of exterior and interior building products, including roofing, siding, fence, decking, railing, trim, insulation, drywall, and ceilings. A subsidiary of Saint-Gobain, one of the world's largest and oldest building products companies, CertainTeed has more than 6,300 employees and more than 60 manufacturing facilities throughout the United States and Canada.