Group Supply Chain Manager - F&I

Company Overview

Albaugh wants you to be part of our team!  Founded in 1979 by our Chairman Dennis Albaugh, we are the largest privately-owned company in the world providing the critical crop protection chemical products that farmers use to grow crops.  Our tagline, "Your Alternative", signifies our aspiration to be the number one value proposition to help farmers reliably grow plentiful, high quality food.  As a member of our team you will not only receive a competitive compensation and benefit package but also enjoy a friendly, family-oriented environment, personal growth and development opportunities, and the satisfaction of knowing that your work is contributing to feeding our world!

The Group Supply Chain Manager – F&I is responsible for overseeing and optimizing the end-to-end supply chain operations of Fungicides and Insecticides across multiple regions. This role ensures that sourcing, procurement, production planning, logistics, and inventory management are aligned with the company’s strategic goals. The Supply Chain Manager works closely with suppliers, regional operations, finance, and commercial teams to improve efficiency, reduce costs, and enhance service levels globally.

The Global Supply Chain Manager – F&I is responsible for maintaining daily communication with global and regional operations teams to ensure alignment across planning, procurement, and logistics activities. Regular interaction with commercial, and finance functions is critical for reviewing supply plans, identifying risks, and monitoring cost performance. Monthly reporting to executive leadership includes updates on key supply chain KPIs, risk assessments, and strategic initiatives. The role also involves consistent engagement with key suppliers, as well as periodic interaction with regulatory bodies and strategic customers to ensure compliance and continuity of service.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

• Oversee the global supply chain for Fungicides and Insecticides, including purchasing of active ingredients, vendor coordination, inventory management, and finished goods distribution. 
• Develop and implement strategic supply chain initiatives to improve productivity, service levels, and cost efficiency. 
• Monitor global supply chain performance against key KPIs such as Earn & Turm, DIO, DPO, Inventory Coverage; identify deviations and coordinate corrective and preventive actions to ensure targets are met. 
• Provide guidance and subject matter expertise to regional teams involved in capacity and material planning, including collaboration with S&OP, Marketing, and Product Development functions. 
• Support procurement processes and sourcing strategies by aligning with regional operations teams on material requirements and timelines. 
• Manage supplier relationships for Fungicides and Insecticides to ensure reliable capacity, competitive pricing, and alignment with long-range business plans.
• Identify and implement cost-reduction initiatives in procurement, freight, and working capital management. Actively participate in contingency planning and supplier diversification efforts to ensure business continuity in the face of global disruptions. 
• Work cross-functionally with internal stakeholders to identify synergies, optimize resources, and strengthen supply chain capabilities across regions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, Business Administration, Engineering, or related field.

• Master's degree such as an MBA or MS in Supply Chain (preferred)
• Aditional certification in APICS, Lean Six Sigma, or equivalent are a plus
• 3-5 years’ experience in Supply Chain Management preferred.
• Knowledge of Supply Chain processes; inventory management, demand and supply management, capacity planning, and materials management.
• Experience in global procurement, supplier management and strategic sourcing. · Understanding of agrochemical industry dynamics and regulatory environments. · Previous experience in working with data including analytical analysis which encompasses KPI reports and/or reporting measures.
• Fluency in English required; proficiency in Spanish or Portuguese is a plus. · Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word) · Experience with ERP platforms (preferably SAP) and business intelligence tools (e.g., Power BI) · High level of adaptability and resilience in a fast-paced, global environment · Excellent interpersonal and cross-cultural communication skills

Nothing in this job description restricts the management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.  Job offers are contingent upon a successful drug screen and background review.  Albaugh. LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) M/F/Vets/Disabled. The company maintains a drug-free workforce, including pre- and post-employment substance abuse testing pursuant to a Drug and Alcohol Policy.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.

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