About the role
At Tenneco, we are committed to becoming the most trusted partner, manufacturer and distributor in the transportation industry
We are looking for a Senior Supply Chain Manager who can drive/lead End-to-End material flow, planning discipline, S&OE and S&OP, delivery performance and inventory control in a fast-paced automotive manufacturing environment.
This role is not only about managing supply chain activities. It is about setting the operating cadence that connects customer demand, supply, capacity, inventory, supplier performance and execution priorities into one aligned plan
The Senior Supply Chain Manager is the plant process owner for S&OE / S&OP and a key partner to Plant Management, Operations, Customer Service, Procurement, Logistics, Finance and Program Management
Role mission
Lead the plant Supply Chain as an End-to-End business process, leading Production Planning, protecting customer service, driving inventory discipline and cash in a volatile demand environment
What you will own
1. End-to-End Supply Chain Governance
- Own the full material flow from raw material to final delivery, including RAW, WIP, FG, intercompany and external customer flows
- Lead demand and supply execution across short- and mid-term horizons, ensuring planning discipline and clear accountability
- Govern SAP / ERP planning processes, master scheduling, data integrity and planning parameters to support reliable decision-making
2. S&OE / S&OP Operating Cadence
- Lead daily S&OE execution to protect production flow, customer shipments and material availability
- Lead weekly S&OE to align the next 12–16 week rolling outlook across demand, capacity, materials, inventory and risks
- Lead monthly S&OP inputs for the 12-month horizon, validating demand assumptions, capacity scenarios, material constraints, AOP alignment and required decisions
- Use scenario planning to compare customer demand, production plan, material availability and capacity constraints, enabling fast and fact-based decisions
3. Customer Service, OTD and Past Due Recovery
- Protect customer delivery performance by driving OTD, backlog and past due reduction through structured action plans
- Synchronize daily output and shipment execution with customer priorities, delivering Back To Normal plan
- Drive proactive communication with Customer Service and customer-facing teams on supply risks, mitigation actions and recovery timing
- Lead critical customer alignment meetings when demand volatility, capacity constraints or service risks require escalation
4. Inventory and Cash Discipline
- Manage inventory | value and DOH | versus target across RAW, WIP and FG
- Identify abnormal stock builds, slow-moving / excess inventory, cash risks, and lead structural action plans to close gaps
- Drive inventory accuracy through cycle count, guaranteeing adherence, variance analysis and corrective actions
- Ensure available inventory is reliable and connected to customer priorities and shipment plans
5. Supplier, Logistics and Material Availability
- Monitor supplier deliveries, shortages, quality issues and supplier OTIF to anticipate future risks before they impact production
- Drive corrective actions with Procurement, Logistics and suppliers to protect material availability and schedule adherence
- Control PF usage and transportation execution, ensuring cost discipline while protecting customer commitments
6. Daily Management, Escalation and Performance Control
- Run a disciplined performance cadence through Daily Management, Tier Meetings, Operations Reviews and weekly action-plan reviews
- Track production plan attainment, schedule adherence, customer pick-ups, shortages and shipment execution
- Translate KPI deviations into clear and actionable action plan, focused on impacts, root causes, owners, mitigation actions and timelines
7. P3 Supply Chain Excellence and Continuous Improvement
- Role model and accelerate the maturity of the P3 Operating Standard across People, Process and Technology
- Deploy and sustain supply chain standard work, best practices, measurable KPIs and continuous improvement initiatives
- Simplify supply chain processes, eliminate waste, improve flow and support Lean transformation across the plant
8. Team Leadership and Cross-Functional Partnership
- Lead, coach and develop the plant supply chain team, building capability, ownership and strong execution mindset
- Work close with Plant Managers, Operations, Sales, Customer Service, Procurement, Logistics, Finance and Program Management to align priorities and remove roadblocks
- Support product launches and phase-outs by anticipating material, capacity, planning and logistics risks in advance
Key performance metrics
- Customer and supplier OTD / OTIF
- Backlog / total past due by units and $
- Inventory by $, DOH and available inventory to sell
- Inventory accuracy, cycle count adherence and adjustment control
- Forecast accuracy and customer demand volatility
- Production plan attainment and schedule adherence
- Supplier OTIF, shortages and material availability
- PF, expedites and logistics cost discipline
What success looks like
- A stable and disciplined S&OE / S&OP cadence that connects demand, supply, inventory, capacity and actions
- Improved customer service through higher OTD and lower PastDue
- Reliable production execution supported by material availability, supplier performance and schedule adherence
- Inventory under control, with visible actions on slow-moving, excess and abnormal stock build-up
- A stronger supply chain team with clear roles, stronger capability and a proactive problem-solving mindset
- A plant supply chain organization that moves from reactive firefighting to proactive execution control
What you bring
- Proven experience leading plant-level supply chain operations in automotive, manufacturing complex industrial environment
- Strong understanding of end-to-end supply chain, including demand planning, supply planning, production scheduling, material planning, inventory management, logistics and customer delivery.
- Hands-on experience leading S&OE / S&OP routines, Daily Management, escalation processes and cross-functional performance reviews.
- Strong ERP / SAP planning knowledge and ability to use data, KPIs and structured action plans to drive decisions
- Demonstrated experience in Lean transformation, waste elimination, pull systems, lead time reduction and continuous improvement
- Ability to operate under pressure, bring clarity during escalations and align stakeholders around facts, priorities and actions
- Strong leadership, coaching and communication skills, ability to develop teams and influence in a matrix organization
- Experience supporting product launches, phase-outs or major demand / capacity changes is a plus
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Operations Management or a related field; Master’s degree preferred
- German native or bi-lingual | Fluent English | Any another European language is a plus
- Strong Excel capability; experience with BI tools, ERP systems and emerging supply chain technologies is a plus
- Lean / Six Sigma certification and APICS certification are a plus
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Why join us
- A high-impact role in a global, fast-paced automotive manufacturing environment
- The opportunity to shape the supply chain operating model and raise performance standards across plants
- A culture focused on operational excellence, simplification, accountability and continuous improvement
- Ongoing professional development and clear opportunities for growth
Ready to drive what’s next? Join us and help build a best-in-class supply chain that protects our customers, our plants and our future growth.
