Supply Chain Manager

Position Overview

Job Purpose

Lead the supply chain for aqueous inkjet ink and dispersion products, aligning day-to-day operations with short- and long-term business priorities. Responsibilities include Sales, Inventory and Operations Planning (SIOP), production and materials planning, inventory management, warehousing and material movements, the small-pack filling line, and direct purchasing.

About Fujifilm

In 2024, Fujifilm celebrated 90 years of innovation across healthcare, graphic arts, optical devices and high-technology products. The company applies its proprietary technologies to advance culture, science, industry, health and environmental protection. Fujifilm’s corporate culture promotes openness, fairness and clarity.

Company Overview

If you’re ready to “think ink,” FUJIFILM Imaging Colorants is the place for you! As part of Fujifilm’s global Ink Solutions Group, we develop state-of-the-art aqueous dyes, pigment dispersions, and innovative inks for digital printing applications like packaging, commercial printing, and displays. We’re driven by creativity and a dedication to quality, and we’re looking for passionate problem-solvers to join the team.

We believe in investing in our people, offering a collaborative culture and a flexible environment to help you thrive. If you’re ready to roll up your sleeves and help create solutions that make an impact, let’s make a splash together!

Our manufacturing facility is in New Castle, Delaware, a lively town with rich history, open parks, museums, and a vibrant community that offers recreation and culture at every turn.

Fujifilm is globally headquartered in Tokyo with over 70,000 employees across four key business segments of healthcare, electronics, business innovation, and imaging. We are guided and united by our Group Purpose of “giving our world more smiles.” Visit: https://www.fujifilm.com/us/en/about/region/careers

Job Description

Key Result Areas

Develop and implement supply chain processes that support business strategy, growth and customer requirements. Lead the SIOP process and oversee daily supply chain activities, including production planning and inventory management across the network.

Ensure product availability while meeting inventory turnover, cash-conversion and service targets. Establish and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs), drive continuous improvement, and work with customers and internal teams to incorporate supply chain requirements into planning and delivery processes.

Key Responsibilities

Supply Chain Management

• Develop and implement plans to improve supply chain efficiency, cost-effectiveness and delivery performance.
• Provide subject matter expertise on supply chain processes and establish appropriate performance controls.
• Work with customers and the Sales team to understand requirements and develop effective supply chain solutions.
• Oversee end-to-end supply chain processes in SAP, including production requirements, inventory planning, bills of material (BOMs), and conversion of planned orders into process orders.
• Lead the development of achievable production schedules, accounting for business plans, plant shutdowns, management of change (MOC) activities, new product introductions (NPI), capacity and other known constraints.
• Investigate material shortages, lead root-cause analysis, and provide available-to-promise (ATP) information and commitments to Sales and Customer Service.
• Work with Procurement, Manufacturing and Sales to develop and review safety stock requirements for raw materials, work in progress (WIP) and finished goods.
• Advise the business and management on supply chain performance, operational risks and working-capital impacts.
• Manage supply chain readiness for new products, product categories and customer requirements.
• Oversee direct purchasing activities within the scope of the role and coordinate with Procurement to identify and address material risks.
• Ensure supply chain processes are auditable and comply with applicable regulations, including Fujifilm’s ISO 9001 Quality Management System and ISO 14001 environmental management requirements, and GMP EuPIA requirements for indirect food contact.
• Establish and monitor KPIs; identify and deliver improvement opportunities that enhance service, efficiency and cost performance.
• Share and promote supply chain best practices across the organization.
• Monitor raw-material availability, identify bottlenecks and coordinate mitigation plans with Procurement and Manufacturing.

Lead the Business SIOP Process

• Establish and maintain the SIOP process, including data requirements, timelines and meeting structures.
• Provide stakeholders with clear visibility of supply, demand, inventory and capacity risks, and escalate issues that could affect business plans or require senior-level decisions.
• Ensure SIOP reviews incorporate production requirements, budget considerations, inventory impacts, new-product timelines and relevant KPIs.
• Review forecast versus actual demand, identify changes and trends, and implement actions to prevent stockouts and excessive inventory.
• Work with Sales to define appropriate planning strategies, including make-to-order (MTO) and make-to-forecast (MTF), and set and routinely review finished-goods and WIP safety stocks.
• Adapt and improve the SIOP process in response to business changes and stakeholder feedback.

SAP and Systems Optimization

• Maintain accurate and effective SAP data and processes, including production hierarchies, material masters, BOMs, routings, work centers, lead times and batch sizes.
• Monitor planning data and system setups, identifying opportunities to improve efficiency and reliability.
• Lead SAP-related supply chain improvement projects.
• Use AI and other suitable technologies to simplify or streamline processes where appropriate.

Distribution Network and Warehousing

• Develop network planning and inventory management processes for internal and third-party warehouses and customer consignment locations, taking landed cost into account.
• Forecast future regional warehouse and storage requirements using inventory and sales projections.
• Oversee supply chain activities with internal and third-party warehouses, including the supply chain aspects of consignment arrangements.
• Balance supply and demand across Fujifilm’s inventory network.
• Manage inventory control across all sites and external storage locations, including material movements between production sites, warehouses and other network locations.
• Oversee operational activity for internal warehouses and small pack filling lines.

Inventory Management and Optimization

• Manage inventory to meet service requirements while achieving business targets for stock levels, inventory days on hand (DOI), turns and working capital.
• Optimize inventory across the network through service-level adherence, forecast accuracy, safety-stock management and structured inventory reviews.
• Assess inventory-reduction opportunities and associated service and supply risks.
• Establish a disciplined approach to materials planning and inventory control across the supply chain.
• Oversee inventory cycle counting and reconciliation as required.
• Manage obsolete and slow-moving stock, coordinating appropriate provisioning or disposal with Finance and Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS).

Trade Compliance Liaison

• Serve as the primary point of contact for inquiries from U.S. and foreign government agencies related to import and export activities.
• Coordinate responses to trade compliance inquiries and requests from Fujifilm Corporation.
• Maintain and strengthen import and export policies, procedures, systems, and training to support compliance with applicable U.S. trade laws and regulations.
• Coordinate and deliver import and export compliance training for relevant employees and stakeholders.

Leadership and Continuous Improvement

• Foster a culture of continuous improvement and focus teams on delivering measurable value to the business.
• Build and maintain a capable team equipped to support both daily operations and future business needs.
• Mentor and develop team members through training, goal setting, feedback and ongoing guidance.
• Motivate and empower the team to achieve its full potential.
• Stay informed about industry practices and trends, applying relevant approaches to the business.
• Plan staffing and skills development proactively to meet evolving operational and business requirements.

Key Relationships

Build effective working relationships across aqueous manufacturing sites and with Manufacturing, Engineering, Finance, Production Technology, Quality and HR. Develop strong partnerships with the Inkjet Business Division, other Fujifilm group companies, customers, suppliers, service providers and third-party warehouse partners.

Person Specification

A seasoned supply chain leader with substantial manufacturing experience and a demonstrated ability to manage production flow and optimize the product lifecycle. The successful candidate will be adaptable, able to set a strategic direction while delivering operational results, and comfortable working across functions and with external partners.

Essential Experience and Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Operations or a related discipline; 7+ years of supply chain leadership experience and 5+ years managing and developing teams.
• Proven experience in a manufacturing environment; chemical-industry experience is preferred.  Background should include SIOP, MRP, production planning, inventory, warehousing, consignment and direct purchasing coordination. 
• Strong understanding of SAP, MRP and scheduling principles, capacity planning, product structures, routings, and master data; advanced Excel skills required. BI or Tableau experience preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to improve supply chain performance and reduce costs through process and system improvements, continuous improvement, and elimination of non-value-added work.
• Strong analytical, financial, strategic-planning, project-management, and problem-solving skills.

• Effective communicator and cross-functional collaborator with the judgment, flexibility, and cultural awareness to influence stakeholders and deliver results.
• Knowledge of U.S. and international customs, import/export requirements, and trade regulations preferred.
• Brings energy, resilience and personal drive to challenging goals.

Other Information

Occasional travel may be required. This job description may be reviewed and amended periodically.

EEO Information

Fujifilm is committed to providing equal opportunities in hiring, promotion and advancement, compensation, benefits, and training regardless of nationality, age, gender, sexual orientation or gender identity, race, ethnicity, religion, political creed, ideology, national, or social origin, disability, veteran status, etc.

ADA Information

If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to our HR Department (cous-usjobs@fujifilm.com).