Sr Director Supply Chain

Job Summary

The Senior Director of Supply Chain is a member of the senior leadership team responsible for leading and optimizing all aspects of the end-to-end supply chain to support growth across manufacturing, service, and all field / construction operations of PowerSecure. The role will directly lead procurement, sourcing, supplier quality, materials planning, and inbound shipping / logistics. This leader will develop and execute a comprehensive supply chain strategy that ensures material availability, cost competitiveness, and a resilient supplier network. The role serves as a key partner to Manufacturing, Engineering, Service, Field Construction/EPC, and Finance to support growth and drive operational excellence.

About the Role

This position requires a hands-on, cross-functional leader with deep experience in manufacturing supply chains, strong business acumen, and executive-level leadership and communication skills. The ideal candidate must also demonstrate the ability to scale operations effectively in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.

Minimum Qualifications

• Experience:

  • 15+ years of progressive supply chain experience, including 7+ years in senior leadership roles.
  • Proven experience developing end-to-end supply chain and sourcing strategies to support significant business growth (2x–3x+).
  • Deep experience in vertically integrated manufacturing & assembly operation environments is required; experience with fabrication, welding, switchgear and controls, and/or power generation equipment is preferred.
  • Demonstrated success negotiating supplier contracts exceeding $100 million and managing multi-year master service agreements in both domestic and international supplier partners.

• Leadership and Change Management:

  • Strategic thinker with strong execution skills and the ability to lead through change in fast-paced environments.
  • Strong leadership, communication, and cross-functional team development skills, with the ability to influence at all levels of the organization.

• Education and Certifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, or a related field; MBA or M.S. in Supply Chain Management preferred.
  • Professional certification such as ISM-CPSM or ASCM-CSCP required; CPIM or a similar certification preferred.

• Technical and Business Skills:

  • Strong ERP/MRP systems experience, including IFS, SAP, Oracle, or similar platforms.
  • Demonstrated success in cost reduction, supplier performance improvement, and scaling supply chain operations to support growth.
  • Strong financial, analytical, and data-driven decision-making capabilities.
  • Deep understanding of procurement and sourcing strategies, MRP planning, production support processes, supplier management, and contract negotiation.

Job Duties And Responsibilities

End-to-End Supply Chain Leadership

• Lead all supply chain and sourcing functions from demand planning through procurement, materials management, and production support.

• Ensure material availability and efficient flow of materials in alignment with production schedules and customer delivery commitments.

• Drive alignment across sourcing, purchasing, planning, and logistics teams to improve coordination and eliminate silos.

Supply Chain Strategy & Transformation

• Develop and execute a multi-year supply chain strategy aligned to business growth, operational priorities and new product introductions.

• Build scalable systems, processes, automation, and organizational capabilities to support expansion and transformation. Leverage and apply AI for organizational and process efficiency.

Procurement & Sourcing Excellence

• Establish best-in-class sourcing and procurement strategies across all commodities.

• Lead supplier selection, negotiation, and long-term partnership development.

• Drive cost-out initiatives while balancing quality, lead time, and service levels.

• Oversee supplier risk management and continuity planning.

Materials Planning & Production Support

• Ensure robust MRP planning processes, parameter governance, and effective ERP utilization.

• Drive improvements in purchased part availability at shop order start while reducing shortages and production disruptions.

• Implement planning strategies that improve schedule attainment, inventory performance, and production readiness.

Operational Excellence & Continuous Improvement

• Implement Lean and continuous improvement methodologies across supply chain.

• Develop and monitor KPIs, including:

  • On-time delivery
  • Supplier performance
  • Cost savings / PPV

• Lead root cause analysis and corrective actions for supply chain disruptions.

Cross-Functional Leadership

• Build close peer relationships and partner closely with:

  • Manufacturing (production readiness and throughput)
  • Production Engineering (BOM and routing readiness, NPI)
  • Construction Engineering (EPC) team
  • PowerSecure Service (PSS)
  • Finance (cost and forecasting)

• Support new product introduction by ensuring early supplier engagement and material readiness.

• Support product phase-outs by engaging suppliers early to prevent material obsolescence.

Team Leadership & Organizational Capability

• Build and develop a high-performing cross-functional supply chain organization.

• Lead managers across procurement, material planning, and inbound logistics.

• Establish succession plans and talent pipelines.

• Promote a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

PowerSecure Service (PSS) Procurement

• Ensure service parts availability to support preventative maintenance, break/fix response, and customer uptime/reliability commitments across the installed base.

• Lead planning and replenishment strategies for field service inventory, including critical spares, stocking, and demand forecasting for replacement and warranty parts.

• Partner with Service Operations to improve field fulfillment speed and responsiveness, including expedited logistics, outage support, and priority material allocation for urgent customer needs.

Working Conditions

• Office-based with regular presence on the manufacturing floor.

• Periodic visits to construction sites.

• Periodic visits to PSS Headquarters – Ball Ground, GA.

• PPE required on shop floor and construction sites.

• Travel as needed (30%).