Planning & Logistics Manager

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 2024 US Best Managed Company, recognized fouryears in a row. For more information about Solenis, please visit www.solenis.com. 

This role is responsible for facilitating production planning and logistics activities to ensure timely and accurate order fulfillment at the Huntingdon Valley plant. The position supports on time delivery to customers by purchasing raw materials and packaging, coordinating resources, managing materials and process orders, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to maintain efficient and responsive manufacturing operations. In addition, this role manages the shipping team and leads logistics coordination to ensure seamless outbound operations, efficient transportation planning, and high levels of customer service.

Key Tasks:

• Support SAP enterprise system functions including Master Recipe, Bill of Material, MRP settings, and process order management.

• Develop and maintain production plans in coordination with Area Supervisors to meet shipment schedules and On-Time-In-Full (OTIF) delivery targets.

• Monitor and analyze daily, weekly, and monthly production reports; address discrepancies, process order settlements, and take corrective actions as needed.

• Collaborate with teams across Production, Logistics, Corporate Sourcing and Corporate Planning on raw material demand and procurement, intercompany planning, emergency orders, and network disruptions.

• Support SMOG and redzone reduction initiatives, and product disposal in coordination with EHS personnel.

• Contribute to continuous improvement efforts, including process yield optimization and cost/waste reduction strategies.

• Support the commercialization of products within the SBU as the representative of the plant/manufacturing.

• Assist with inventory control through cycle count coordination, weekly reconciliation, and discrepancy investigations.

• Support incident investigations related to production issues and provide backup coverage for Operations Manager.

• Ensure proper handling of chemicals and waste in compliance with RCRA and OSHA standards; maintain accurate records and perform other duties as assigned.

• Follow DOT, IATA and IMO standards for handling and shipping of finished products.

Work Schedule:

• Monday to Thursday 7:30am to 5pm/ Fridays 8am to 3pm (on-site 5 days a week)

We understand that candidates will not meet every single desired qualification.  If your experience looks a little different from what we’ve identified and you think you can bring value to the role, we’d love to learn more about you.

At Solenis, we understand that our greatest asset is our people. That is why we offer competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits which include medical, dental, vision & 401K, and numerous opportunities for professional growth and development. So, if you are interested in working for a world-class company and enjoy solving complex challenges, whether in the lab or the field, consider joining our team.

Solenis is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer, including Minorities / Women/ Veterans / Disabled.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

Should you require assistance in applying to this opportunity, please reach out to Solenis Talent Acquisition at [email protected]

The expected compensation range for this position is between $75,900.00 and $126,500.00 plus discretionary bonuses. The exact compensation may vary based on your skills, experience and other factors permitted by law.