Jobs · Manufacturing · Texas

Director Global Supply Chain

LHH · Houston, TX · 1 wk ago
On-siteManufacturingFull-time

About the Role

We are seeking a strategic and hands-on Supply Chain Director to build and lead global supply chain operations for a growing manufacturing organization supporting complex, project-based production environments. This is a high-impact leadership role where you will operate as a player/coach, initially building the function from the ground up while scaling processes, systems, and teams to support rapid growth and global expansion.

You will have end-to-end ownership of supply chain performance across sourcing, procurement, planning, inventory, logistics, and supplier management.

Responsibilities

  • Lead all supply chain functions including sourcing, procurement, material planning, inventory management, logistics, and supplier performance
  • Develop and execute global sourcing strategies for complex manufactured components and assemblies
  • Build scalable processes, procedures, and operational controls to support long-term growth
  • Establish and manage global supplier relationships, including qualification, onboarding, negotiation, and performance management
  • Drive cost savings, supplier performance improvements, and risk mitigation strategies
  • Expand and support multi-site and international supplier networks
  • Implement material planning and inventory control processes, including MRP and demand planning
  • Optimize inventory levels, material flow, and working capital
  • Oversee domestic and international logistics, including freight, transportation, and trade compliance
  • Lead ERP implementation and help stand up systems from the ground up
  • Oversee supply chain data structure including item master, supplier data, BOMs, and planning parameters
  • Drive system optimization and reporting to support operational visibility and decision-making
  • Partner closely with Operations, Engineering, Finance, and Project Management teams
  • Align material availability with production schedules and project timelines
  • Support company-wide operational and growth initiatives
  • Establish and track KPIs including on-time delivery, supplier performance, inventory accuracy, lead times, and cost savings
  • Build dashboards and reporting to provide insights to leadership
  • Drive continuous improvement initiatives across the supply chain function
  • Build and scale the supply chain organization as the company grows
  • Recruit, mentor, and develop supply chain professionals across locations
  • Establish structure, accountability, and long-term scalability

Requirements

  • 7–10+ years of progressive experience in: Supply chain, Procurement, Operations leadership
  • Proven experience in global supply chain operations within manufacturing environments
  • Hands-on experience implementing or standing up ERP systems from scratch
  • Strong background across sourcing, procurement, planning, inventory, and logistics
  • Experience building and scaling supply chain processes in a high-growth environment
  • Ability to work cross-functionally with Operations, Engineering, and Finance

Preferred Qualifications

  • Technical or engineering exposure with the ability to understand manufactured components
  • Experience supporting international operations and global supply chain activities
  • Experience building or scaling supply chain functions in a startup or high-growth environment

Skills

  • Strong communication and stakeholder management skills across teams and leadership levels
  • Calm, effective decision-maker in fast-paced and complex environments
  • Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple priorities and competing demands
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities

Benefits

  • Opportunity to build and scale a global supply chain function from the ground up
  • High-visibility leadership role with direct impact on business growth
  • Collaborative, cross-functional environment
  • Competitive compensation and bonus structure

Pay

Compensation: $165,000 – $185,000 base + bonus (~10%)

Schedule

Work Type: Direct Hire, 100% Onsite

Location: Tomball, TX 77375

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