Supply Chain Process Mgmt & Data SME

Location: Memphis, TN | Travel: up to 5%

About the role

Buckman is a privately held, global specialty chemical company headquartered in Memphis, TN, USA. We deliver exceptional service and innovative solutions to customers in the pulp and paper, leather, and water treatment sectors to boost productivity, reduce risk, improve product quality, and provide a measurable return on investment.

The Supply Chain Process Management & Data SME designs, governs, and continuously improves end-to-end supply chain processes to ensure alignment with business objectives and operational excellence.

Responsibilities

• Integrated, reliable planning process that aligns demand, supply, and financial targets:
  • Define and enforce S&OP process standards, roles, and meeting cadence.
  • Implement advanced forecasting and scenario planning tools.
  • Ensure cross-functional alignment between commercial, operations, and finance teams.
• Consistent, documented processes across all supply chain functions:
  • Develop and publish end-to-end process maps and SOPs for Plan/Source/Make/Deliver.
  • Maintain governance for process changes and continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Deploy Lean/Six Sigma methodologies for efficiency and waste reduction.
• Skilled workforce with sustained adoption of processes and tools:
  • Design and implement a training architecture (train-the-trainer, certification paths).
  • Approve instructional content and update cadence tied to process/system changes.
  • Benchmark capability gaps and deploy targeted interventions (coaching, simulations).
• Balanced inventory levels that minimize working capital while meeting service goals:
  • Define inventory policies (MTS/MTO, safety stock, reorder points).
  • Monitor and drive actions on KPMs for inventory turns, DII, stockout rate, and SLOB inventory.
  • Collaborate with planning and procurement to adjust parameters based on demand signals.
  • Conduct network-wide inventory modeling to determine optimal stocking locations, multi-echelon safety stock levels, and replenishment strategies.
  • Partner with logistics and manufacturing to evaluate network constraints and redesign flows that reduce lead time variability and improve service reliability.
• Transparent performance management linked to business objectives:
  • Define KPI tree (OTIF, Perfect Order, Schedule Attainment, IRA, Cost-to-Serve, DII, SLOB).
  • Set calculation logic, review cadence, and escalation protocols.
  • Define automation and predictive analytics for proactive decision-making.
• Optimized supply chain network that minimizes cost-to-serve while improving service performance:
  • Conduct network modeling (transportation, warehousing, production flows).
  • Evaluate capacity, lane performance, and distribution footprint scenarios.
  • Recommend structural changes to reduce logistics cost, improve responsiveness, and support growth.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Business Information Systems, Supply Chain Management, or related field.
• 10+ years of experience in supply chain, process management, or related roles.
• Strong knowledge of Lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, and ERP systems.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Proven ability in strategic thinking, operational excellence, and data-driven decision-making.
• Experience in change management, facilitation, and technical writing.

Skills

• Optimizes Work Processes – Focus on continuous improvement.
• Manages Complexity – Solves problems using complex, high-quantity, and sometimes contradictory information.
• Business Insight – Applies knowledge of business and marketplace to advance organizational goals.
• Collaborates – Builds partnerships and works effectively with others.
• Drives Results – Consistently achieves results, even under tough circumstances.