Ashland has an exciting opportunity for aSr. Plant Supply Chain Managerto join our Ashland LLC, SpecialtyIngredientsbusiness at our Hopewell, VA facility. This is a very visible, significant role within the Company and the Compliance function. This position willreporttotheLogisticsManager.

JOBRESPONSIBILITIESinclude,but are not limited to:

• Key responsibilities associated with the S&OP process at the manufacturing level include maintaining a collaborative relationship with senior stakeholders.

• Develop and manage production schedules for finished goods and sub-assemblies, ensuring alignment with demand, capacity, and business priorities.

• Responsible for ensuringaccuracy of material consumptions,adequate inventories of rawmaterials,and executing routine cycle counting and process order reconciliation.

• Effectively communicatewithoperations andsite supportingfunctions, including corporate partners.

• Maintain proper inventory and production records to ensure SOX compliance.

• Adviseleadershipand supporting staff of any issuespertaining toassignment completion.

• Participate inplanning,production, and safetymeetings.

In order tobe qualified for this role, youmustpossessthe following:

• Associate's degree in businessoranothertechnical field.

• 5years of experience in a manufacturing environment, and at least 2 years in supply chain

• Proficient in usingSAPand Inforsoftwareor equivalent.

• Strong financial and business acumen, including exceptionalattention to detail.

• Proven experience with cycle counting and SOX controls.

• Working knowledgeofCoupa and Microsoft Office software systems.

• Schedule flexibilitybeyond core hoursto execute end-of-month inventory activities.

The followingskillssets arepreferredby the business unit:

• BS or BA degree is preferred.

• Experience working in a union environment.

• Experience in GMP, Food, Pharm, orCosmeticIngredient manufacturing.

• Ability to positively connect with plant operations

• Optimize moves to positively impact productivity and profitability

• Makesdecisionsin a timely manner, sometimes with incomplete information under tight deadlines and pressure.

• Ability to plan, prioritize, and organize work effectively to produce measurable resultsforshort- and long-termplanning.

*Third-party recruiters and agencies (2Agency2) should not contact employees of Ashland or its subsidiaries directly. Any resumes sent by an Agency to a hiring manager, recruiter, or submitted to Ashlands career portal are considered unsolicited and property of Ashland. Ashland will not pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume, unless the Agency has a signed contract with Ashlands Human Resources/Procurement department in advance of submitting a candidate for consideration. Verbal and written approvals will not be considered a valid contract for service.