Regional Planning Lead – MEAIR

About Solenis

Solenis is a leading global producer of specialty chemicals, delivering sustainable solutions for water-intensive industries, including consumer, industrial, institutional, food and beverage, and pool and spa water markets.

Owned by Platinum Equity, our innovative portfolio includes advanced water treatment chemistries, process aids, functional additives, and state-of-the-art monitoring and control systems. These technologies enable our customers to optimize operations, enhance product quality, protect critical assets, and achieve their sustainability goals.

Headquartered in Wilmington, Delaware, Solenis operates 69 manufacturing facilities worldwide and employs over 16,100 professionals across 130 countries. Recognized as a 2025 US Best Managed Company for the third consecutive year, Solenis is committed to fostering a culture of safety, diversity, and professional growth.

For more information, visit www.solenis.com.

Make an Impact as Regional Planning Lead – MEAIR

We’re seeking a collaborative and forward-thinking Regional Planning Lead to guide the S&OP Centre of Excellence for the MEAIR region (Middle East, Africa, India, and Russia). This influential leadership role will strengthen demand and supply planning capabilities across diverse markets—ensuring our operations remain efficient, data-informed, and customer-focused.

As a trusted planning partner, you’ll support local teams, enhance service delivery, optimize inventory practices, and promote consistent, best-in-class processes. You’ll also work closely with cross-functional colleagues—from Supply Chain and Sales to Finance and Manufacturing—to align priorities and achieve shared goals.

Key Responsibilities

S&OP & Planning Excellence

• Coordinate the MEAIR S&OP process across markets and manufacturing sites, aligned with global practices
• Facilitate weekly reporting on demand–supply gaps and support backorder resolution efforts
• Establish and maintain planning norms that balance forecast stability and customer needs
• Encourage a consistent and collaborative review cadence across teams

Inventory & Supply Risk Management

• Support the development of country and regional inventory plans aligned to commercial priorities
• Apply data-informed policies for inventory, including safety stock and replenishment logic
• Monitor ABCD classifications and develop proactive responses to minimize SMOG and stockout risks
• Collaborate on MOQ alignment across materials and finished goods

Strategic Projects & Process Innovation

• Partner with global teams to implement planning systems and share regional insights
• Map and refine supply chain processes with an end-to-end improvement mindset
• Contribute to system integration efforts and support alignment of data and reporting standards
• Provide actionable insights that foster continuous improvement and collaboration

Reporting & Performance Analytics

• Build and maintain accessible dashboards to monitor KPIs: Forecast Accuracy, OTIF, Inventory Health, ABCD classification, etc.
• Collaborate with country leaders to ensure visibility of risks and implementation of mitigation plans

What You Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, or Business; MBA preferred
• 10–15 years of experience in demand/supply/material planning and S&OP leadership across regional/multi-BU settings (Chemicals or FMCG a plus)
• 5+ years in people leadership, mentoring, or team development roles
• Experience with SAP APO, Logility, or similar planning systems
• Strong skills in Excel, PowerPoint, and business intelligence tools (e.g., Tableau)
• A supportive leadership style with strong analytical thinking and cross-functional collaboration skills
• Ability to thrive in dynamic, multicultural environments and build consensus across diverse teams
• Fluency in English is essential; the working language of this role is English
• French is a plus, particularly for collaboration with Francophone markets in the region
• Turkish language skills are welcome, but not required

Why Solenis

At Solenis, we recognize that great talent comes from all backgrounds—and that not every candidate will meet every qualification listed. If you believe your experience can bring value to this role, we warmly encourage you to apply.

We celebrate our people as our most valuable asset and offer competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and meaningful opportunities for career growth and development. If you’re ready to join a globally respected team making a difference in sustainable industry practices, we look forward to hearing from you.

Solenis is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability status.

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