Materials manufacturer scaling manufacturing automation and financial process control globally
Avient is a large-scale materials manufacturer (9,000 employees across 25+ countries) running on SAP + Oracle + E2Open, with active digitalization and process-automation initiatives focused on monthly close, inventory optimization, and equipment downtime reduction. The hiring mix—dominated by manufacturing and operations roles—reflects a capital-intensive business scaling production compliance and efficiency rather than software-led innovation.
Notable leadership hires: Manufacturing Director, Compensation and Benefits Director, Sales Director
Avient manufactures specialty materials, colorants, advanced composites, functional additives, and engineered fibers for industrial customers. The company operates a global footprint spanning North America, Europe, Asia, and Latin America, with 5,000–10,000 employees. Core challenges center on balancing quality and cost, meeting customer specifications, achieving gross margins, and maintaining plant compliance and safety. Recent initiatives include digitalization of manufacturing processes, global accounting process optimization, proactive maintenance programs, and audit system implementation.
Avient runs SAP as its primary enterprise platform, including SAP Ariba for procurement, SAP FICO and CO-PA for financial close, alongside Oracle and E2Open for supply chain visibility.
Avient is headquartered in Avon Lake, Ohio, and operates as a public company with manufacturing and distribution facilities across North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and Latin America.
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