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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