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.

Leads supply planning, inventory strategy, and S&OP for the Allied businesses as priorities evolve. Partners cross-functionally to align demand, supply, inventory, and customer needs while improving service, cost, and operational performance while mitigating risk. Provides leadership, insight, and team development to support business growth and scalable planning capabilities.

Primary Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain an integrated supply and inventory plan that aligns demand with manufacturing and logistics capability to maximize customer priorities
• Ensure planning decisions are translated into executable actions across the manufacturing and distribution network.
• Lead the monthly S&OP process for the Allied businesses, including demand and supply reconciliation, inventory and capacity reviews, risk and opportunity identification, and executive decision support
• Optimize inventory, service, cost, capacity, and risk
• Own and improve monthly S&OP across demand, supply, and inventory
• Partner cross-functionally to improve alignment and performance
• Identify and mitigate planning, inventory, service, and operational risks
• Monitor KPIs, planning processes, and operating metrics
• Lead continuous improvement and scalable capability initiatives
• Coach and develop a high-performing planning team
• Provide insights and decision support to advance business objectives

Job Skills

• Supply chain planning, inventory management, and S&OP expertise
• Analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
• Ability to translate complex data into action
• Leadership, coaching, and team development capability
• Communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to influence cross-functional alignment
• Process improvement and business transformation experience
• ERP, planning tools, Excel, and data analysis proficiency

Education & Experience Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or 7+ years relevant supply chain planning, inventory, or operations experience
• Experience leading S&OP, inventory optimization, and cross-functional planning
• Team management and talent development experience
• Manufacturing and distribution experience preferred
• APICS/ASCM certification preferred

Success Measures

• OTIFNE
• Fill Rate
• Excess or obsolete inventory
• Days of supply
• Inventory health
• Schedule attainment
• S&OP action closure

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.