Supply Chain Systems Specialist

Date: May 8, 2025

Location:

Columbus, OH, US

Company Overview

Grounded by a history that is deeply rooted in innovation, Hexion is a global employer committed to building and protecting the future by producing innovative performance materials.  Our materials are the building blocks for critical industries, including construction, agriculture, energy, automotive, and infrastructure protection. Everywhere you look, you will find our materials and people at work to help customers make products that are stronger, safer, and cleaner. When you work for Hexion, you’ll join a team that is committed to operating safely and with integrity to build a more sustainable future for all, our associates, our customers, and the communities where we live and work.

Position Overview

We are seeking a highly capable and hands-on Supply Chain Systems Specialist to lead the end-to-end implementation of a new supply chain software platform, with a focus on integration with Azure and MES systems. This role will manage a fast-paced 8.5-month roadmap, coordinating across IT, supply chain, procurement, and plant operations. After go-live, the role will assume application stewardship within the global Supply Chain network, providing support and optimization to existing and new processes

Job Responsibilities

Own the project roadmap and ensure timely milestone delivery
Lead cross-functional teams through planning, vendor selection, integration, testing, and rollout
Coordinate technical workstreams, including Azure/MES integration, data migration, and architecture
Manage change management efforts, especially at the plant level, including training coordination
Drive issue resolution, risk mitigation, and stakeholder communications
Report progress to senior leadership and adjust plans proactively
Serve as primary administrator and internal SME for the supply chain software
Manage system configurations, updates, and permissions
Collaborate with IT and supply chain teams on enhancements and optimizations
Monitor data quality, workflow performance, and user adoption
Provide Level 1/2 support and coordinate with vendor for escalations

Minimum Qualifications

Education & Experience:

Education: Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience
Years of Experience: 5+ years experience

Experience, skills and knowledge:

5+ years of experience in IT project management or supply chain systems leadership
Proven experience leading end-to-end software implementations
Strong knowledge of supply chain processes and software tools
Experience with Azure environments and manufacturing systems (MES)
Excellent stakeholder engagement and change management skills
Exceptional organizational and communication abilities
PMP, Scrum Master, or similar certification is a plus

Attributes:

Comfortable working under compressed timelines with parallel workstreams
Strong business acumen and a strategic mindset
Able to bridge technical and operational teams effectively
Passion for continuous improvement and digital transformation
Capable of both high-level planning and hands-on execution

Other

We are an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to gender, minority status, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, status as a qualified individual with a disability or any characteristic protected by law.

In order to be considered for this position candidates are required to submit an application for employment through our career site, be at least 18 years of age, willing to take a drug test, submit to a background investigation as part of the selection process, as well as additional periodic background checks as required by the Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards (CFATS) or regulations adopted by the department of Homeland Security or other regulatory agencies.

Candidates are required to have unrestricted authorization to work in the United States.

If currently an employee of the Company, you must have current satisfactory work performance and in most cases, have been in your current role for 18 months.

Disclaimer: We are not accepting unsolicited assistance from search firms/employment agencies for this employment opportunity. Please, no phone calls or emails to any employee about this position. All resumes submitted by search firms/employment agencies to any employee of the Company via email, the Internet, or in any other form and/or method without a valid written search firm agreement in place for this position will be deemed the sole property of the Company; no fee will be paid in the event a candidate is hired by the Company as a result of the unsolicited referral or through other means.