Senior Supply Chain Manager

Join Kraton and Make a Positive Difference

At Kraton, we make a Positive Difference, and we are looking for individuals who are also looking to make a difference in their jobs, for our customers and to the world. We are looking to hire a key member of our Supply Chain team at our Almere location.

As a key member of the leadership team, the Senior Supply Chain Manager plays a critical role in shaping and executing our global supply chain strategy. This position drives operational excellence, digital transformation, and end-to-end performance across manufacturing, logistics, and customer service—ensuring our global network delivers efficiency, reliability, and growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Directly oversee supply chain execution teams at Oulu, Sandarne, and Gersthofen plants, including off-site activities at 3PLs and tank farms
• Develop and implement regional supply chain strategies aligned with global objectives, covering production scheduling, materials management (RM & FG), logistics scheduling, warehouse operations, and logistics management
• Collaborate with executive leadership to set priorities for logistics and customer service initiatives
• Drive Supply Chain performance in safety, KPIs, spending, and logistics productivity improvements as defined in the Global Supply Chain scorecard
• Ensure alignment with EBITDA targets and cash flow management priorities
• Champion a zero-incident safety culture (HSES) and lead logistics emergency response efforts
• Partner with the Center of Excellence to streamline, automate, and improve business and technical processes
• Analyze operations to identify opportunities for efficiency and cost reduction
• Provide oversight for evaluation, coaching, and development of regional supply chain team members
• Foster a culture of accountability, operational excellence, and continuous improvement
• Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders, including Sales, Manufacturing, Commercial, R&D, Finance, and Operations Planning
• Coordinate efforts with regional supply chain counterparts to ensure consistency and alignment across the business
• Ensure all tasks and projects are completed on time, within scope, and to professional standards

Required Skills

• Minimum of 10 years of work experience in supply chain or related business areas
• Proven leadership experience managing multi-site operations and cross-functional teams
• Business acumen with a strategic mindset
• Excellent spoken and written English communication skills
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities
• Customer focus and ability to build strong stakeholder relationships
• Ability to deal with ambiguity and make timely decisions under pressure
• Action-oriented and results-driven approach

What We Offer

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
• Opportunity to work with a talented and diverse team of professionals in the field.
• Continuous learning and development opportunities to enhance your skills.
• A supportive work environment that values teamwork and collaboration.

Education, Certifications & Licenses

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university, college, or business school (minimum requirement).
• Experience with SAP or other ERP systems preferred.

The statements above are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this classification. Statements are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities and skills required for this position.