At Tenneco, we don’t follow industry standards; we set them, and we don’t settle for being best-in-class because we hustle to be better than best-in-class. Whether it’s our Core Values – radical candor, simplify, organizational velocity, tenacious execution and win – or our Get Stuff Done (GSD) mindset, we’re determined to become the most trusted partner and best manufacturer and distributor to the transportation industry. With a product portfolio as expansive as it is innovative, an obsessive commitment to quality and excellence, and a global presence, we’re all about getting stuff done, so we can win. How do we make it happen? Through the Tenneco Way. Fueled by our Core Values, a winning mindset and a relentless commitment to excellence, the Tenneco Way is how we win. It’s what keeps Team Tenneco bold, driven, and unapologetically focused on pushing past limits and redefining success. Here, you’ll work alongside a team of relentless problem-solvers who are committed to making a tangible impact. If you’re ready to break boundaries, deliver results, and enjoy the ride along the way, you’ll thrive here. Want to learn more about who we are? Check out <a href="https://nam10.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.tenneco.com%2F&data=05%7C02%7CRyan.Candela%40tenneco.com%7C882079d7a375486d4ca808dd5b4bb976%7C6eec918bf65444a7ac1aabfdb64e694e%7C0%7C0%7C638767102965296131%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=9gs07jiDQYGAr9h%2FSQT3XbI%2F4fXk0xzFFSy5tL5QN%2Bw%3D&reserved=0">our website</a> to discover <a href="https://nam10.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.tenneco.com%2Fcareers%2Flife-at-tenneco&data=05%7C02%7CRyan.Candela%40tenneco.com%7C882079d7a375486d4ca808dd5b4bb976%7C6eec918bf65444a7ac1aabfdb64e694e%7C0%7C0%7C638767102965307338%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=li7PwZBTjY4DKR3PVx2%2FIcdOPFHCt2obGI3GTXY0nzw%3D&reserved=0">the Tenneco Way</a>ABOUT THE ROLE As Supply Chain Manager, you lead the synchronization of production and logistics, while overseeing the internal planning team, to achieve operational excellence in safety, quality, delivery, inventory, and cost. You champion disciplined execution and lean principles by building a high-performing, adaptable team that is focused on continuous improvement. Leveraging data-driven insights and a hands-on approach to problem-solving, you enable long-term success and set the standard for collaboration across the business. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES <ul style="margin-bottom:0.0cm;margin-top:0.0px"> <li style="line-height:107%;margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt 0.0px;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;text-indent:0.4px">Lead the site’s supply chain to consistently meet or exceed the Safety, Quality, Delivery, Inventory, Cost (SQDIC) targets. Create rigor in daily management, escalation routines, and issue resolution that will continue to raise the bar. </li> <li style="line-height:107%;margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt 0.0px;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;text-indent:0.4px">Manages customer demand input, customer communication and FG delivery. </li> <li style="line-height:107%;margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt 0.0px;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;text-indent:0.4px">Inventory management (WIP, FG): FIFO (if applicable), bank development, vendor managed, pay on consumption, excess, obsolete, physical inventory, cycle counting, etc. </li> <li style="line-height:107%;margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt 0.0px;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;text-indent:0.4px">Ensures process are in place to support IATF audit requirements: Shipping/receiving, customer service, production identification, warehouse/material flow/ (5S) /warehouse racking, line-side replenishment process, customer specification requirements, incoming customer requirements (order intake), scheduling and supplier releases </li> <li style="line-height:107%;margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt 0.0px;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;text-indent:0.4px">Data Visibility & Control: Enhance system usage and data reliability to enable better planning, faster decision-making, and reduced variability across the supply chain. </li> <li style="line-height:107%;margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt 0.0px;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;text-indent:0.4px">Drive people development and coaching to enable goal cascading and elevate performance. </li> <li style="line-height:107%;margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt 0.0px;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;text-indent:0.4px">Team Development: Builds a team that thinks end-to-end and takes ownership of outcomes, recognized as trusted problem-solvers and future leaders. </li> <li style="line-height:107%;margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt 0.0px;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;text-indent:0.4px">Lean Supply Chain Implementation: Transform the site’s material flow by embedding Lean Principles and Practices. Deliver speed and simplicity through pull systems to improved warehouse and logistics processes. As an early adopter, pioneer better-than-best-in-class supply chain processes and breakthrough projects that position the plant as an internal benchmark across Tenneco globally. </li> </ul> JOB REQUIREMENTS <ul style="margin-bottom:0.0cm;margin-top:0.0px"> <li style="line-height:107%;margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt 0.0px;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;text-indent:0.4px">Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience. </li> <li style="line-height:107%;margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt 0.0px;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;text-indent:0.4px">Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in leading end-to-end supply chain management, preferrably in a manufacturing setting. </li> <li style="line-height:107%;margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt 0.0px;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;text-indent:0.4px">Strong background in driving Lean transformation within supply chain functions, linking Lean Principles with supply chain strategies. Simplicity while eliminating waste, implementing pull systems, and leading lead-time reduction is essential. </li> <li style="line-height:107%;margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt 0.0px;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;text-indent:0.4px">Demonstrated ability to support complex product launches and phase-outs with excellence in planning and execution. </li> <li style="line-height:107%;margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt 0.0px;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;text-indent:0.4px">Proficient in ERP systems (SAP is a plus). </li> <li style="line-height:107%;margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt 0.0px;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;text-indent:0.4px">Strategic vision and communication skills related to supply chain objectives. </li> <li style="line-height:107%;margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt 0.0px;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;text-indent:0.4px">Ownership, proactive approach</li> </ul>Equal opportunity employer as to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities

Supply Chain Manager (Schirmeck, FR) @ Tenneco Automotive

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