Global Supply Chain Director, Engineered Materials

Job Location: Brecksville, OH

Job Type: Exempt, Full-time, Hybrid: 4 days in office, 1 day remote

Shape the Future with Us . At Lubrizol, we’re transforming Supply Chain through science, sustainability, and a culture of inclusion. As part of our global team, you’ll be empowered to make a real impact—on your career, your community, and the world around you.

How You will Make an Impact

As a Global Supply Chain Director , you'll be at the forefront of our innovation, driving our mission and vision in supply chain excellence. You will collaborate with a diverse group of passionate individuals to deliver sustainable solutions to advance mobility, improve wellbeing, and enhance modern life. In this role, you will:

• Oversee all supply chain operations across our Life Sciences and Performance Coatings Businesses, ensuring they efficiently support our division's objectives.
• Responsibilities will span across demand planning, long-term strategic planning, medium-term supply planning, short-term production scheduling, customer service, and customer assistance.
• Continuously enhance our Sales & Operations Planning process. You will ensure end-to-end alignment and execution, maintaining a strong balance between customer service levels, costs, and inventory.
• Manage a global supply chain organization of 90 employees, ensuring customer service and cost-to-serve expectations are met across our Life Sciences and Performance Coatings businesses.
• Collaborate with the President of LZEM to align global supply chain strategies with the overall business strategies of LZEM.
• Function as the supply chain representative in LZEM leadership team meetings, actively participating in business strategy sessions and developing supply chain plans to address identified business needs.
• Work with LZEM Global Manufacturing Leaders to enhance the coordination between manufacturing and supply chain processes.
• Invest in and prioritize the development of current and future leaders through assignments, coaching, mentoring, and effective administration of rewards and recognition.
• Coordinate with regional supply chain organizations to globally optimize planning, production, and inventory management. Set metrics for managing NWSM inventory levels and coordinate effective Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) processes. Communicate short and long-term strategic initiatives.
• Collaborate closely with the Logistics team to identify opportunities for streamlining and optimizing the distribution network. Implement supply chain process improvements to enhance efficiency and performance.

Required Qualifications that Enables Your Success

• Bachelor’s degree with a major in the areas of supply chain management, engineering, or another related field. Extensive experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• Minimum 10 years of supply chain experience plus supervisory/managerial experience (supply chain, manufacturing and/or commercial experience).

Preferred Qualifications that Drive you Forward

• Advanced degree in supply chain or business management.
• Experience in large multinational chemicals environment is preferred.
• APICS Certification preferred.

Your Work Environment
At Lubrizol, we’re committed to providing a safe, inclusive, and empowering environment where you can do your best work—whether in a lab, on the production floor, or in a hybrid office setting. Depending on your role, your work environment may include:

• Standing, walking, or operating equipment for extended periods

• Working in a lab or manufacturing setting with appropriate PPE provided

• Use of computers and digital tools in an office or hybrid environment

• Occasional lifting or movement of materials

• Adherence to rigorous safety protocols and ergonomic standards

We continuously invest in our facilities and technologies to ensure they support your well-being, productivity, and growth. If you require reasonable accommodation, we are committed to working with you to ensure an inclusive and accessible experience.

Benefits that Empower You

• Competitive salary with performance-based bonus plans

• 401(k) match + Age-Weighted Defined Contribution

• Comprehensive medical, dental & vision coverage

• Health Savings Account (HSA)

• Paid holidays, vacation, and parental leave

• Flexible work environment

• Learning and development opportunities

• Career and professional growth

• Inclusive culture and vibrant community engagement
  Learn more at benefits.lubrizol.com !

Lubrizol: Imagined for Life. Enabled by Science. ™Delivered by You.

For nearly 100 years, The Lubrizol Corporation, a Berkshire Hathaway company, has been at the forefront of innovation to enhance everyday life, advance mobility, and make the modern world work better. Our specialty chemistry solutions—from engine oils, performance coatings, and skincare to medical devices and plumbing systems —are powered by the expertise, passion, and commitment of people like you.

We tackle the world’s toughest challenges with science-based solutions, deeply understanding our customers to deliver innovative chemistry and differentiated value. Our inclusive culture, dedication to safety, and incredible global talent drive our success. Our solutions meet the evolving needs of the modern world—brought to life by science and, most importantly, delivered by you.

Whether you're in the lab, on the production floor, or in the office, you'll be part of a team around the world that empowers you to think boldly, drive results, and contribute to solutions that shape a better, more sustainable future. 

We win because of you. Let’s build the future together.