Director of Global Supply Chain

About the role

VAL‑CO is a global leader providing innovative, value‑focused products and services to the poultry, livestock, and horticultural industries. The company values people, integrity, quality, profitability, and stewardship, recognizing the importance of employees, their families, customers, and vendors.

The Director of Global Supply Chain provides senior leadership for VAL‑CO’s worldwide supply‑chain strategy and execution, covering sourcing, demand planning, inventory control, and U.S. purchasing procurement. The role strengthens service, cost, and resilience while supporting growth and leads the Purchasing and Analyst teams.

Responsibilities

• Demand management and forecasting
• Inventory optimization
• Material‑control initiatives that improve flexibility and capacity
• Vendor selection and performance management, including cost reduction and Lean support
• Purchased‑material quality controls
• Cross‑functional coordination with product management, pricing, international sales, and international engineering
• Evaluation of sourcing choices using tariffs, tax structures, freight costs, and currency valuations

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Engineering, or a related field
• Minimum 8 years of broad‑based supply‑chain experience, including operations
• Proven people leadership and business acumen
• Proficiency with Office 365 and working knowledge of ERP systems (e.g., ES, King, Kingdee, Tally)
• Strong written and oral communication and presentation capabilities
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Life insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options
• Paid time off