Manager Supply Execution & Innovation Optimization

Job Description : Manager, Supply Execution & Inventory Optimization Huntsman is seeking a Manager, Supply Execution & Inventory Optimization supporting the Huntsman Advanced Materials Division located in The Woodlands, Texas and San Jose, Costa Rica. This position will report to the Supply Chain Director. Job Scope The Manager, Supply Execution & Inventory Optimization is responsible for maintaining end-to-end visibility of inventory performance and delivering accurate, timely operational reporting to support Supply Execution and S&OE decision-making. This role owns the inventory review process, inventory roll-forward projections, operational KPI reporting, and performance analytics across the business. The position serves as the primary link between Planning teams, Site Supply Chain teams, Finance, and Business leadership by ensuring a single source of truth for inventory, service, backorders, and supply execution performance. The role supports Supply Planning, Site Supply Chain, and the Supply Chain Director through the preparation of operational insights, identification of inventory risks, escalation tracking, and performance reporting. Inventory roll-forward projections, inventory reconciliation, S&OE outputs, and reporting visibility are core responsibilities of the role. In summary, as the Manager, Supply Execution & Inventory Optimization, you will: Maintain visibility of inventory levels across regions, sites, and planning groups. Manage the inventory roll-forward process for the 0–3 month execution horizon. Monitor inventory deviations versus IBP targets and approved business plans. Identify inventory risks, excess inventory, slow-moving stock, and potential shortages. Track inventory trends and their impact on service, working capital, and customer performance. Coordinate follow-up actions with Supply Planning, Manufacturing, Procurement, and Site Supply Chain teams. Support inventory recovery and optimization initiatives. Support the annual Inventory Budget Plan and inventory optimization programs across the EMEAI region. Facilitate weekly Inventory Reconciliation activities. Prepare inventory review materials and supporting analyses. Consolidate inventory-related escalations across sites and planning groups. Track action items and ensure timely closure of agreed mitigation plans. Maintain visibility of inventory risks requiring leadership attention. Support the preparation of information for Integrated S&OE reviews and leadership meetings. Own the development and maintenance of operational reporting and dashboards. Deliver standardized reporting on Inventory, DIO (Days Inventory Outstanding), Supply Plan Adherence, and Working Capital. Ensure consistent KPI definitions and reporting methodologies. Provide trend analysis, root cause insights, and issue summaries to support decision-making. Maintain governance of reporting tools, files, and Power BI outputs. Support the continuous improvement of end-to-end Supply Execution processes, including inventory planning, replenishment, supply reconciliation, inventory reconciliation, and S&OE governance. Identify operational inefficiencies, process bottlenecks, and planning execution gaps impacting inventory, service, or working capital performance. Perform root cause analysis on recurring Supply Chain issues and develop corrective actions. Drive standardization of inventory management and reporting processes across sites, regions, and planning groups. Lead initiatives to improve inventory visibility, planning accuracy, and decision-making effectiveness. Partner with Supply Planning, Customer Service, Manufacturing, Procurement, and Logistics teams to improve operational workflows and execution performance. Support the implementation of new planning tools, reporting solutions, and automation initiatives. Develop and maintain standard operating procedures (SOPs), process documentation, and governance routines. Monitor process performance through operational measures and