Manager, Supply Chain

Supply Chain Manager

Preferred working location: Cary, IL

Onsite requirement: Full-time onsite position*

*This position does not qualify for international relocation. All candidates must be authorized to work in US and not require sponsorship.

Who we are

At Aptar, we use insights, design, engineering and science to create innovative packaging technologies that build brand value for our customers, and, in turn, make a meaningful difference in the lives, looks, health and homes of people around the world.

Every day, Aptar creates “a-ha moments” for its customers and their consumers and patients by continually bringing innovations to market that convert non-dispensing packaging into breakthrough product-dispensing systems, including those that give people more effective ways to put on their favorite fragrance, kids the opportunity to pour ketchup without making a mess and patients connected technologies that help them more easily adhere to treatment.

We have manufacturing facilities in North America, Europe, Asia and South America and over 13,000 dedicated employees in some 20 countries.

You should work here because we:

• Attract and develop high performing people.
• Promote a diverse and inclusive work environment.
• Allow for failure by allowing people to make mistakes through an open and trusting environment.
• Invest in the development of employees through local, regional and global career opportunities.
• Contribute to the communities where we reside.

What’s new with Aptar

We have an exciting position open for a Supply Chain Manager in our Cary, IL location.  This role will lead, coach, and develop a team of professional buyers and schedulers to drive key performance indicators while promoting a customer-focused and continuous improvement culture.     

This is how your journey begins:

• As a people manager, the SCM will maintain Individual Development Plans and support career growth for their team, and lead training initiatives driving skill sets needed to meet performance targets.  They will also champion Diversity, Equity and Inclusion and Employee Safety initiatives.
• Oversee purchasing of raw materials, components, and subcontractors.
• Manage supplier relationships to ensure uninterrupted supply, and contribute to innovative ideas, reduce costs, and improve service levels to our end customer.
• Establish and maintain measurable performance metrics for purchasing activities including supplier performance and material shortage elimination.
• Collaborate with Purchasing organization to initiate and maintain vendor inventory programs and optimize inventory holding costs.
• Oversee the production scheduling process to ensure we meet customer demands while optimizing resources and minimizing downtime.
• Coordinate with production teams to ensure timely completion of manufacturing processes and adherence to schedules.
• Implement improvements to streamline workflows, reduce lead times, and enhance overall efficiency in production and inventory control.
• Monitor key performance indicators and coordinate cross-functional work teams to increase effectiveness of supply chain initiatives.
• Function as a supply chain escalation point and drive resolution of issues that prevent orders from being fulfilled completely and on-time.
• Collaborate with multiple-functional managers and global planning teams to implement good planning practices including time fencing and level loading.
• Actively engage with the S&OP team to analyze demand patterns and future forecast to optimize inventory
• Manage stakeholder communication and expectations.
• Leverage SAP, PowerBI, and AI tools to optimize processes and increase accuracy.
• Identify, document, and implement best practices.
• Actively participate in continuous improvement projects and may lead project teams.
• Other duties as assigned, according to the changing needs of the business

 What you will bring on the journey

• Education
• Bachelor’s degree preferred in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Management, or Operations Management; or equivalent experience as determined by management

• Experience
• 5 years’ experience within supply chain, operations or logistics discipline in a manufacturing environment.
• 3 years of experience in a leadership position of increasing responsibility in supply chain.

• Skills
• Excellent critical thinking and project management skills with the ability to solve complex business problems through fact gathering, business process mapping, and data analysis.
• Strong relationship building skills.
• Ability to manage effectively and drive results in a fast-paced environment Strong financial acumen
• Strong verbal and written communication and presentation skills to all levels of an organization

What we offer:

• An exciting, diverse and value based working environment
• Award-winning corporate university offering personal development and training opportunities.
• Competitive base salary and performance-based bonus plan.
• Contribute to the communities where we reside.
• Innovative benefits plan which includes: 401k & Retirement Savings plan, vacation, medical, dental, vision, life, disability, pet insurance, wellness plan, and generous paid maternity/paternity leave].

Be You. Be Aptar

Aptar is an equal opportunities employer. We believe that a diverse workforce is key to our success. We welcome applications from all members of society irrespective of age, sex, disability, sexual orientation, race, religion or belief.