Distribution Planning Manager

ABOUT SOLENIS

Solenis is a leading global producer of specialty chemicals focused on delivering sustainable solutions for water-intensive industries, including consumer, industrial, institutional, food and beverage, and pool and spa water markets. Owned by Platinum Equity, the company’s product portfolio includes a broad array of water treatment chemistries, process aids, functional additives, and cleaners and disinfectants, as well as state-of-the-art monitoring and control systems. These technologies are used by customers to improve operational efficiencies, enhance product quality, protect plant assets, minimize environmental impact, and create cleaner and safer environments. Headquartered in Wilmington, Delaware, the company has 69 manufacturing facilities strategically located around the globe and employs a team of over 16,100 professionals in 130 countries across six continents. Solenis is a 2025 US Best Managed Company.

Solenis is a trusted global brand in water treatment, paper, industrial, institutional, food and beverage, and pool and spa water markets. As a trusted partner, we deliver value to our customers by solving sustainability and operational challenges with the right people, the right experience and the right technology. Our solutions help conserve natural resources and promote cleaner and safer environments.

Role Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end distribution planning and service delivery for the entire Chemical and Non-Chemical portfolio across all domestic business divisions.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance key service metrics, including OTIF (On-Time In-Full), product availability, and overall supply chain efficiency.
• Conduct weekly service review meetings with Operations and Procurement teams to identify, resolve, and track system, inventory, and logistics-related challenges impacting MTS (Make-to-Stock) SKUs.
• Lead quarterly inventory norm reviews and corrections in line with organizational guidelines, perform root cause analysis for variances, and implement corrective actions to improve planning accuracy.
• Plan and execute network and inventory norm changes arising from monthly S&OP decisions, promotional pack transitions, new product developments (NPDs), and other business requirements.
• Manage network and norm revisions related to plant shutdowns, manufacturing location changes, capacity shifts, and inventory build-up plans communicated by Operations.
• Serve as the custodian of distribution planning SOPs, ensuring process governance, compliance, and adherence across planning and review mechanisms.
• Analyze SLOB (Slow-Moving and Obsolete) inventory, collaborate with stakeholders to identify redistribution, liquidation, or rework opportunities, and ensure timely execution of agreed actions.
• Develop and execute inventory build-up strategies to support seasonal demand requirements, while optimizing network configurations and inventory norms.
• Actively participate in S&OP and inventory review forums, translating agreed business plans into effective distribution and inventory execution strategies.

Experience / Education / Training

• 3+ years of experience in Distribution Planning, preferably managing both Chemical and Non-Chemical B2B product portfolios.
• Strong expertise in distribution planning, inventory optimization, network planning, and supply chain operations.
• Proven experience in S&OP processes, inventory management, service level improvement, and cross-functional stakeholder management.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and data-driven decision-making capabilities.
• Proficiency in ERP and supply chain planning systems, with the ability to drive process improvements and operational excellence.