Director, Supply Chain

Primary Responsibilities

• Develop and execute supply chain strategy aligned with business and operational goals
• Lead and develop a cross-functional supply chain team (procurement, planning, warehouse)
• Partner with operations, finance, and executive leadership on planning and performance
• Manage sourcing and procurement of raw materials, components, and indirect materials
• Negotiate contracts, pricing, and supplier performance agreements
• Develop and maintain strong supplier relationships and alternative sourcing strategies
• Own demand planning and production scheduling alignment
• Manage inventory levels to optimize service levels and working capital
• Improve forecasting accuracy and material availability
• Partner with production and plant management on warehouse operations including receiving, storage, picking, packing, and shipping
• Collaborate on efficient layout, flow, and utilization of warehouse space
• Partner on transportation and outbound logistics performance
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives (Lean, Kaizen, waste reduction)
• Improve ERP utilization and data integrity across supply chain processes
• Standardize and streamline end-to-end supply chain workflows

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or related field (preferred)
• 10+ years of progressive supply chain experience
• 5+ years in a leadership role (Manager or Director level)
• Strong experience across procurement, planning, and warehouse operations
• Background in manufacturing or distribution environments strongly preferred
• ERP system experience preferred (NetSuite experience is advantageous)
• Strong leadership, negotiation, and analytical skills