What you will doAs a part of Clarios’ $2.2Bn North American Metals business unit, and under general direction of the North American Metals Supply and Inventory Manager you will be responsible for the Metals Supply Chain in North America. In addition, this position will lead the Oxide strategy; direction, process, and spend associated for Mexico. This role will work strategically and collaboratively with cross functional teams within and outside of the North American region in support of the development and execution of the Global Metals strategy. This is a critical position with Clarios’ sustainability blueprint that ensures the company continues to be a Business partner of choice with our customers.How you will do it<ul><li>Responsible for the North America Metals S&amp;OP process and represent the global Metals team in the Regional S&amp;OP reviews</li><li>Lead the Metals Master Planning activities for North America, balancing customer requirements, with available supply, and other strategic and operational constraints [Risk, Quality, Logistics, etc.]</li><li>Drives the oxide commodity strategy for US &amp; Mexico, supporting vertical integration strategies, while securing external supply and cultivating long-term, collaborative relationships with vendor base</li><li>Leads annual contract negotiations with tolling and oxide vendors, and provides annual budgeting/ standard cost guidance for metals commodities</li><li>Develops Metal standardization, secondary sourcing, and other strategic efforts that ensure Metal supply security within the Region</li><li>Provides leadership with on-going cost savings opportunities through optimized supply chain planning [Operations, Logistics], or through direct material savings [Procurement, Manufacturing]</li><li>Develops Inventory optimization strategies that optimize capital investments while mitigating supply chain risks</li><li>Prepares business plans for commodity and supply strategies as necessary for executive audiences</li><li>Maintains and improves the overall internal control environment and implementing policies and procedures where necessary to ensure the adequate safeguarding of company assets</li><li>Compiles key performance indicators, identifies opportunities to develop and implement sustainable improvement actions, and reports out on performance to executive audiences</li><li>May require 20% travel, including international</li></ul>What we look forRequired<ul><li>Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Supply Chain, Operations Management, Business, or Engineering</li><li>6+ years of experience in supply chain with proven success. Metals experience a plus.</li><li>Strong critical thinking and analytical ability, and process orientation in bringing successful resolution to high-impact, complex, and/or cross-functional problems</li><li>Advanced knowledge of S&amp;OP and Inventory management processes required</li><li>Experience in commercial negotiation required</li></ul>Preferred<ul><li>Proven ability to manage across functions and successfully engage and influence others outside area of control. Ability to influence up, down and across the organization</li><li>Previous experience leading direct reports required</li><li>Proficient in utilizing business software applications including MS Office (Excel, PowerBI, PowerPoint), Visio and project management software</li><li>Previous experience working in high volume process manufacturing a plus</li><li>Fluent in Spanish a plus</li></ul>What you get:<ul><li>Medical, dental and vision care coverage and a 401(k) savings plan with company matching – all starting on date of hire</li><li>Tuition reimbursement, perks, and discounts</li><li>Parental and caregiver leave programs</li><li>All the usual benefits such as paid time off, flexible spending, short-and long-term disability, basic life insurance, business travel insurance, Employee Assistance Program, and domestic partner benefits</li><li>Global market strength and worldwide market share leadership</li><li>HQ location earns LEED certification for sustainability plus a full-service cafeteria and workout facility</li><li>Clarios has been recognized as one of 2025's Most Ethical Companies by Ethisphere. This prestigious recognition marks the third consecutive year Clarios has received this distinction.</li></ul>Who we are: Clarios is the force behind the world’s most recognizable car battery brands, powering vehicles from leading automakers like Ford, General Motors, Toyota, Honda, and Nissan. With 18,000 employees worldwide, we develop, manufacture, and distribute energy storage solutions while recovering, recycling, and reusing up to 99% of battery materials—setting the standard for sustainability in our industry. At Clarios, we’re not just making batteries; we’re shaping the future of sustainable transportation. Join our mission to innovate, push boundaries, and make a real impact. Discover your potential at Clarios—where your power meets endless possibilities. Veterans/Military Spouses: We value the leadership, adaptability, and technical expertise developed through military service. At Clarios, those capabilities thrive in an environment built on grit, ingenuity, and passion—where you can grow your career while helping to power progress worldwide. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to protected characteristics.We recognize that people come with a wealth of experience and talent beyond just the technical requirements of a job. If your experience is close to what you see listed here, please apply. Diversity of experience and skills combined with passion is key to challenging the status quo. Therefore, we encourage people from all backgrounds to apply to our positions. Please let us know if you require accommodations during the interview process by emailing <a href="mailto:Special.Accommodations@Clarios.com">Special.Accommodations@Clarios.com</a>. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and value diversity in our teams in terms of work experience, area of expertise, gender, ethnicity, and all other characteristics protected by laws in the countries where we operate. For more information on our commitment to sustainability, diversity, and equal opportunity, please <a href="https://www.clarios.com/global-responsibility">read our latest report</a>. We want you to <a href="https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf">know your rights</a> because EEO is the law.A Note to Job Applicants: please be aware of scams being perpetrated through the Internet and social media platforms. Clarios will never require a job applicant to pay money as part of the application or hiring process.To all recruitment agencies: Clarios does not accept unsolicited agency resumes/CVs. Please do not forward resumes/CVs to our careers email addresses, Clarios employees or any other company location. Clarios is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes/CVs.

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Supply Chain Manager – NA Metals

What you will doAs a part of Clarios’ $2.2Bn North American Metals business unit, and under general direction of the North American Metals Supply and Inventory Manager you will be responsible for the Metals Supply Chain in North America. In addition, this position will lead the Oxide strategy; direction, process, and spend associated for Mexico. This role will work strategically and collaboratively with cross functional teams within and outside of the North American region in support of the development and execution of the Global Metals strategy. This is a critical position with Clarios’ sustainability blueprint that ensures the company continues to be a Business partner of choice with our customers.How you will do it<ul><li>Responsible for the North America Metals S&amp;OP process and represent the global Metals team in the Regional S&amp;OP reviews</li><li>Lead the Metals Master Planning activities for North America, balancing customer requirements, with available supply, and other strategic and operational constraints [Risk, Quality, Logistics, etc.]</li><li>Drives the oxide commodity strategy for US &amp; Mexico, supporting vertical integration strategies, while securing external supply and cultivating long-term, collaborative relationships with vendor base</li><li>Leads annual contract negotiations with tolling and oxide vendors, and provides annual budgeting/ standard cost guidance for metals commodities</li><li>Develops Metal standardization, secondary sourcing, and other strategic efforts that ensure Metal supply security within the Region</li><li>Provides leadership with on-going cost savings opportunities through optimized supply chain planning [Operations, Logistics], or through direct material savings [Procurement, Manufacturing]</li><li>Develops Inventory optimization strategies that optimize capital investments while mitigating supply chain risks</li><li>Prepares business plans for commodity and supply strategies as necessary for executive audiences</li><li>Maintains and improves the overall internal control environment and implementing policies and procedures where necessary to ensure the adequate safeguarding of company assets</li><li>Compiles key performance indicators, identifies opportunities to develop and implement sustainable improvement actions, and reports out on performance to executive audiences</li><li>May require 20% travel, including international</li></ul>What we look forRequired<ul><li>Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Supply Chain, Operations Management, Business, or Engineering</li><li>6+ years of experience in supply chain with proven success. Metals experience a plus.</li><li>Strong critical thinking and analytical ability, and process orientation in bringing successful resolution to high-impact, complex, and/or cross-functional problems</li><li>Advanced knowledge of S&amp;OP and Inventory management processes required</li><li>Experience in commercial negotiation required</li></ul>Preferred<ul><li>Proven ability to manage across functions and successfully engage and influence others outside area of control. Ability to influence up, down and across the organization</li><li>Previous experience leading direct reports required</li><li>Proficient in utilizing business software applications including MS Office (Excel, PowerBI, PowerPoint), Visio and project management software</li><li>Previous experience working in high volume process manufacturing a plus</li><li>Fluent in Spanish a plus</li></ul>What you get:<ul><li>Medical, dental and vision care coverage and a 401(k) savings plan with company matching – all starting on date of hire</li><li>Tuition reimbursement, perks, and discounts</li><li>Parental and caregiver leave programs</li><li>All the usual benefits such as paid time off, flexible spending, short-and long-term disability, basic life insurance, business travel insurance, Employee Assistance Program, and domestic partner benefits</li><li>Global market strength and worldwide market share leadership</li><li>HQ location earns LEED certification for sustainability plus a full-service cafeteria and workout facility</li><li>Clarios has been recognized as one of 2025's Most Ethical Companies by Ethisphere. This prestigious recognition marks the third consecutive year Clarios has received this distinction.</li></ul>Who we are: Clarios is the force behind the world’s most recognizable car battery brands, powering vehicles from leading automakers like Ford, General Motors, Toyota, Honda, and Nissan. With 18,000 employees worldwide, we develop, manufacture, and distribute energy storage solutions while recovering, recycling, and reusing up to 99% of battery materials—setting the standard for sustainability in our industry. At Clarios, we’re not just making batteries; we’re shaping the future of sustainable transportation. Join our mission to innovate, push boundaries, and make a real impact. Discover your potential at Clarios—where your power meets endless possibilities. Veterans/Military Spouses: We value the leadership, adaptability, and technical expertise developed through military service. At Clarios, those capabilities thrive in an environment built on grit, ingenuity, and passion—where you can grow your career while helping to power progress worldwide. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to protected characteristics.We recognize that people come with a wealth of experience and talent beyond just the technical requirements of a job. If your experience is close to what you see listed here, please apply. Diversity of experience and skills combined with passion is key to challenging the status quo. Therefore, we encourage people from all backgrounds to apply to our positions. Please let us know if you require accommodations during the interview process by emailing <a href="mailto:Special.Accommodations@Clarios.com">Special.Accommodations@Clarios.com</a>. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and value diversity in our teams in terms of work experience, area of expertise, gender, ethnicity, and all other characteristics protected by laws in the countries where we operate. For more information on our commitment to sustainability, diversity, and equal opportunity, please <a href="https://www.clarios.com/global-responsibility">read our latest report</a>. We want you to <a href="https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf">know your rights</a> because EEO is the law.A Note to Job Applicants: please be aware of scams being perpetrated through the Internet and social media platforms. Clarios will never require a job applicant to pay money as part of the application or hiring process.To all recruitment agencies: Clarios does not accept unsolicited agency resumes/CVs. Please do not forward resumes/CVs to our careers email addresses, Clarios employees or any other company location. Clarios is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes/CVs.

Supply Chain Manager – NA Metals

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