Manager Supply Chain - Allied

Advanced Drainage Systems is a leading manufacturer of stormwater and onsite septic wastewater solutions, committed to sustainability and innovation. With a vast manufacturing and distribution network, we deliver high-quality products across multiple industries while recycling over half a billion pounds of plastic annually. At ADS, we foster a culture where diverse perspectives drive better ideas, ensuring every employee feels valued, heard, and empowered to make an impact.

Lead the Next Phase of Growth for Our Allied Businesses

Why This Role Matters

• High visibility across the organization
• Direct partnership with senior business and operations leaders
• Opportunity to shape and mature S&OP capabilities
• Leadership responsibility for planning talent and team development
• Meaningful impact on business performance and customer outcomes

What You'll Do

• Lead supply planning, inventory strategy, and S&OP for the Allied businesses.
• Develop integrated supply and inventory plans that align demand with manufacturing and logistics capabilities.
• Ensure planning decisions translate into executable actions across the manufacturing and distribution network.
• Own and continuously improve the monthly S&OP process, including demand and supply reconciliation, inventory and capacity reviews, risk assessment, and executive decision support.
• Optimize inventory, service levels, cost performance, capacity utilization, and risk management.
• Partner with Operations, Logistics, Customer Service, Commercial, Finance, and Product Management teams to improve alignment and execution.
• Identify and mitigate planning, inventory, service, and operational risks.
• Monitor key performance indicators and provide actionable insights that support business decisions.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives and build scalable planning capabilities.
• Coach, develop, and lead a high-performing planning team.

What Success Looks Like

• OTIFNE
• Fill Rate
• Inventory Health
• Excess & Obsolete Inventory
• Days of Supply
• Schedule Attainment
• S&OP Action Closure and Execution

What You'll Bring

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
• 7+ years of experience in supply chain planning, inventory management, operations, or related disciplines
• Experience leading S&OP and cross-functional planning processes
• Proven success optimizing inventory and service performance
• Experience leading, coaching, and developing teams

• Manufacturing and distribution experience
• APICS / ASCM certification
• Experience supporting business transformation or process improvement initiatives

Skills for Success

• Expertise in supply chain planning, inventory management, and S&OP
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
• Ability to translate complex data into actionable insights
• Strong communication and executive presentation skills
• Proven ability to influence and align cross-functional stakeholders
• Continuous improvement mindset
• Experience with ERP systems, planning tools, Excel, and data analytics

Health & Welfare Benefits: Medical and prescription drug plans, telemedicine (with medical plan), High-Deductible Health Plan (HDHP) and Health Savings Account (HSA), dental and vision plans, virtual physical therapy*, an employee assistance program (EAP)*, and voluntary accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnification programs.

 Financial Benefits: Retirement 401k program with company match, an employee stock purchase plan (voluntary), financial wellness planning*, paid parental leave*, flexible spending accounts (FSA) for child care and health care, short-term and long-term disability*, basic life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D)*, adoption financial reimbursement*, tuition reimbursement*, voluntary life insurance (for employees, spouses, and children), and voluntary identity theft and fraud protection.

*100% paid by ADS.

Growth Opportunities & Global Presence: With a global network of approximately 70 manufacturing plants and 40 distribution centers, ADS offers extensive opportunities for career growth and development in various locations around the world.

Inclusive and Creative Work Culture: ADS fosters a culture of passion, innovation, and continuous improvement, empowering employees to shape industry-leading solutions. We value diverse perspectives, recognizing that they drive better ideas, processes, and performance. Our workplace is built on respect, inclusivity, and shared responsibility, ensuring every team member feels valued and contributes to our collective success.

Innovative & Sustainability Focused: Advanced Drainage Systems is one of the largest plastic recyclers in North America, ensuring over half a billion pounds of plastic is kept out of landfills every year.

Learn More: https://www.adspipe.com/about-us

ADS supports an inclusive workplace that values diversity of thought, experience, and background. We celebrate the power of our differences to create better solutions for our customers by ensuring employees can be their authentic selves each day. ADS is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, pregnancy, veteran status, marital status, creed, status with regard to public assistance, genetic status or any other status protected by federal, state or local law.