Aptar is seeking a Senior Specialist, Supply Chain Project Management based Mukwonago, WI this is a hybrid position. The Senior Specialist Supply Chain Project Management serves as a key driver of supply chain projects, product and customer transitions, phase-in/phase-out execution, and continuous improvement initiatives within the department. This role is responsible for leading supply chain projects from concept through implementation, ensuring clear ownership, timeline adherence, operational readiness, and alignment with customer, manufacturing, capacity, inventory, and service requirements.

Working closely with Operations, Planning, Customer Service, Commercial teams, Procurement, Quality, Engineering, and S&OP, this position will coordinate project feasibility, execution plans, transition readiness, and issue resolution. The role requires strong project management discipline, analytical capability, and the ability to drive cross-functional accountability through structured governance and clear communication.

As a Senior Specialist, Supply Chain Project Management, You Will

• Lead cross-functional projects supporting growth, manufacturing optimization, customer transitions, and network strategy initiatives.
• Evaluate new and existing projects for alignment with regional manufacturing strategies, plant capabilities, capacity constraints, and operational objectives.
• Develop project charters, timelines, milestones, risk assessments, and implementation plans.
• Ensure projects are executed on schedule while maintaining service, cost, inventory, and operational performance targets.

Who We Are Looking For

We are looking for a strategic, results-driven supply chain professional who can lead complex cross-functional projects, customer transitions, new product introductions, and continuous improvement initiatives while ensuring alignment with manufacturing, inventory, capacity, and service objectives. The ideal candidate combines strong project management, analytical, and communication skills with the ability to drive collaboration, accountability, and data-driven decision-making across Operations, Planning, Commercial, Engineering, Quality, Procurement, and S&OP teams.

Education

• Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Business, Operations Management, or a related field.
• PMP certification or equivalent project management certification preferred.

Experience

• 5-7 years of progressive experience in project management, supply chain, manufacturing, operations, planning, or related functions, preferred.
• Demonstrated success leading complex cross-functional initiatives in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience in continuous improvement, new product introductions, customer transitions, or commercialization initiatives.

• Experience working with S&OP, IBP, capacity planning, or manufacturing strategy processes preferred, with emphasis on project execution and cross-functional implementation.

Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing concepts, tools. Track record of participating or leading in Lean initiatives will be considered a plus.

With manufacturing facilities across North America, Europe, Asia, and South America, and a dedicated team of over 13,000 employees in about 20 countries, Aptar is committed to creating impactful innovations for our customers and their consumers.

How We Support Our Employees

• An exciting, inclusive 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.

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