Synthomer Leadership Development Program – Supply Chain Leadership Development

Job Description

Leadership Development Program – Supply Chain | Synthomer

The Tone:
This is an early career, Leadership Development Program at Synthomer, requiring geographic mobility across various US sites and international travel. Synthomer is a leading global supplier of high-performance, specialized polymers and ingredients, publicly listed in London with approximately 3,900 employees across 5 innovation centers and over 29 manufacturing sites. This program is designed to accelerate careers by developing future leaders, enhancing operational capabilities, and driving change within the supply chain function, supporting Synthomer’s long-term growth strategy within vital sectors like coatings, construction, adhesives, and health and protection.

The TL;DR
• Role: Early Career (Leadership Development Program)
• Type: Full-time
• Location: In-person, geographically mobile within the U.S. and international travel

• Team: Part of a rotational program designed to develop future leaders
• Mission: To enhance Synthomer’s operational capabilities and drive change within the supply chain function.
• Tech Stack: SAP

What You’ll Actually Do
• Data Strategy: Design data analysis and reporting to drive customer-focused business strategies.
• Network Resilience: Ensure supply chain network resilience during product transfers between manufacturing sites.
• System Implementation: Support SAP implementation for production planning, inventory, customer service, and logistics.
• Inventory Optimization: Analyze raw materials and finished goods to determine optimal inventory levels, balancing service targets and working capital.
• Business Challenge: Tackle high-impact business challenges across various facets of the organization.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Data Management, or a related field from an accredited university, with a minimum 3.2 GPA.
• Experience: Minimum of one internship or CO-OP providing practical experience in strategic marketing or market development.
• Skills: Strong operational capabilities, strategic thinking, leadership potential, and data analysis skills. Requires permanent work authorization in the United States and geographical mobility within the U.S. and internationally.
• Bonus: Master’s degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Data Management, or a related field; professional certifications in supply chain management (e.g., APICS: CPIM, CSPC, CLTD, CTSC).