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This position provides leadership across planning, scheduling, procurement, logistics, inventory management, and customer care functions while aligning supply chain strategies with business objectives.\nThe role is accountable for balancing supply and demand, driving service performance, maintaining inventory targets, and supporting the Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) process. As a key member of the plant leadership team, the Supply Chain Lead partners closely with Operations, Commercial, Customer Service, Logistics, Sourcing, and Finance teams to maximize service, cost, and cash performance while fostering a customer-centric and continuous improvement culture.\nReports To: Plant Leader, Mesquite Facility\nDirect Reports: Purchasers, Schedulers, Customer Care Representatives, Expeditors, Logistics Coordinators, and Inventory Control Personnel\nKey Responsibilities\nSupply Chain Leadership\nLead and develop the Mesquite Supply Chain team, including scheduling, procurement, logistics, inventory control, and customer care functions.\nEstablish clear goals, KPIs, and performance expectations that align with business objectives.\nCoach, develop, and mentor team members while fostering a culture of accountability, engagement, and continuous learning.\nBuild organizational capability through succession planning and talent development.\nDemand, Supply & Production Planning\nOwn and manage the plant Materials Requirements Planning (MRP) process to ensure alignment between customer demand, production capacity, and material availability.\nLead regular supply and demand reviews to identify risks, resolve constraints, and implement mitigation plans.\nMaintain planning system integrity, ensuring accurate demand, inventory, and supply data.\nPartner with commercial, operations, and sourcing teams to develop short- and long-term supply plans.\nSupport annual operating plans and forecasting activities through capacity, inventory, and supply analysis.\nInventory Management\nEstablish and validate inventory strategies and targets to achieve customer service, working capital, and operational objectives.\nMonitor inventory performance and proactively address supply shortages, excess inventory, and slow-moving materials.\nLead cross-functional discussions regarding inventory optimization opportunities, including network balancing, cross-docking, and production prioritization.\nEnsure inventory accuracy and control processes are maintained.\nCustomer Service & Logistics\nFoster a customer-first culture focused on service excellence and responsiveness.\nMonitor key service metrics, including On-Time and Complete (OTC) performance, and lead corrective actions when targets are not achieved.\nServe as the escalation point for critical customer service, supply, or logistics issues.\nOptimize logistics networks, transportation planning, warehouse operations, distribution strategies, and warehouse space utilization to improve service levels, maximize storage efficiency, and reduce operational costs.\nPartner with Logistics and Customer Service teams to identify and implement continuous improvement opportunities.\nContinuous Improvement\nLead initiatives focused on improving service, reducing costs, optimizing inventory, and enhancing supply chain agility.\nApply Lean, TPM, and continuous improvement methodologies to eliminate waste and improve processes.\nUtilize data-driven decision-making and root cause analysis to resolve operational challenges.\nSupport plant productivity and operational excellence initiatives.\nSafety, Quality & Compliance\nChampion Owens Corning's safety culture and ensure compliance with all safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements.\nIntegrate safety expectations into supply chain operations and employee development activities.\nSupport site safety initiatives and drive accountability for safety performance.\nEnsure compliance with corporate policies, procedures, and internal controls.\nRequired Qualifications\nBachelor’s degree in Supply Chain management, Business, Operations Management, Engineering, or related field.\nMinimum 5-7 years of progressive supply chain, operations, logistics, planning, customer service, or materials management experience.\nMinimum 3-5 years of leadership experience managing teams in a manufacturing environment.\nExperience with demand planning, inventory management, procurement, logistics, and customer service.\nExperience supporting supply chain operations within a warehouse, distribution center, or distribution-focused manufacturing environment preferred. Knowledge of warehouse management, distribution operations, inventory storage strategies, space optimization, material flow, and warehouse efficiency improvement initiatives is highly desirable.\nStrong proficiency with ERP/MRP systems, SAP preferred.\nAdvanced analytical skills with proficiency in Excel and data analysis tools.\nProven ability to lead cross-functional teams and influence business decisions.\nThis is a full-time position requiring weekday (Monday - Friday) work onsite at the Mesquite manufacturing location. This position may require up to 10% domestic travel.\nAbout Owens Corning\nOwens Corning is a branded building products leader with three complementary market-leading businesses providing roofing, insulation, and doors primarily for residential markets in North America and Europe. The company operates with an integrated go-to-market strategy and a unique set of OC Advantages™ - including its iconic brand, unparalleled commercial strength, leading technology, and winning cost position - to help customers win and grow in the market. Owens Corning is committed to helping build better and achieve more through winning partnerships, leading performance, and engaging people. Founded in 1938 and headquartered in Toledo, Ohio, Owens Corning is listed on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: OC). For more information, visit www.owenscorning.com.\nOwens Corning is an equal opportunity employer. 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