Supply Chain Director

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Develop and execute the supply-chain strategy aligned to business growth, operational excellence, and customer commitments.
• Lead multi-disciplinary teams and influence at senior leadership level.
• Provide extensive leadership experience in the end-to-end supply-chain management within a manufacturing or regulated environment.
• Translate corporate objectives into measurable supply-chain goals, KPIs, and execution plans.
• Lead long-range planning for capacity, sourcing, inventory, and logistics to support current and future demand.
• Establish policies for inventory optimization, safety stock, and working-capital management.
• Ensure alignment between forecasts, production schedules, and supplier commitments.
• Drive improvements in MRP effectiveness, data accuracy, and planning discipline.
• Implement & maintain Kanban material management for our key customers ensuring production readiness.
• Lead sourcing and procurement strategies across direct and indirect materials.
• Develop and manage strategic supplier relationships, including performance reviews, risk assessments, and escalation management.
• Drive cost-reduction initiatives while maintaining quality, delivery, and compliance.
• Issue and manage purchase orders in line with our MRP system, tracking their delivery performance and resolving supply issues.
• Support business continuity through dual-sourcing, supplier development, and risk-mitigation planning.
• Working with global import and exports to ensure we receive our materials In-Time and In-Full.
• Lead sourcing and negotiation efforts for all materials, including critical or high-value materials, components, and services.
• Supporting business continuity by evaluating alternative suppliers, assessing supply risk, and contributing to mitigation plans when disruptions occur.

Logistics & Warehousing

• Strong background in planning systems (MRP/ERP), supplier management, inventory control, and logistics.
• Provide oversight of warehouse operations, logistics, shipping, receiving, and distribution activities.
• Ensure efficient material handling, storage optimization, and on-time customer shipments.
• Champion safe working practices and compliance with regulatory and company standards.
• Support site layout, material-flow design, and logistics network optimization.
• Understand global import and export requirements, possessing the ability to communicate with the relevant authorities to ensure delivery.

Performance Management & Continuous Improvement

• Establish and review supply-chain KPIs covering delivery, inventory, cost, quality, and service.
• Demonstrate success in driving cost, service, and working-capital improvements.
• Lead continuous-improvement initiatives using lean, Six Sigma, or structured problem-solving methodologies.
• Drive standardization of processes, metrics, and governance across sites or regions.
• Promote a culture of accountability, data-driven decision-making, and operational excellence.
• Lead or support initiatives to improve procurements processes, while strengthening compliance, support cost-reduction and efficiency initiatives.

People Leadership

• Lead, coach, and develop supply-chain leaders and teams across planning, procurement, and logistics.
• Build organizational capability through succession planning, skills development, and talent engagement.
• Foster strong cross-functional collaboration and clear communication at all levels of the organization.
• Work as directed by Manager.

Educational Requirements, Qualifications, And Trainings

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, engineering, operations, business, or related field.
• Master’s degree a plus.
• Excellent ability to communicate in English both verbally and in-writing.
• Extensive experience in all aspects of key account management.
• Well-developed literacy, numeracy, and computer skills with a technical aptitude.
• Must have a strong background for sourcing new suppliers.
• Strong understanding of customer and market dynamics and requirements.

Computer And Software Requirements

• Experience with Epicor a plus.
• Microsoft: Office 365; SharePoint; Teams; Visio; and OneNote preferred.
• Working knowledge of UKG-UltiPro and Workday a plus.
• Able to operate media equipment such as tablets, smartphones, and other electronic equipment.
• Able to work with general office equipment.
• Able to work with and understand databases a must and the ability to learn technical skills.

Physical Requirements & Work Environment

• Essential physical skills; be able to run, squat, stoop/bend, kneel, climb stairs, be able to lift at least 50 pounds (or ¼ own body weight).
• Adequate vision, reading, writing, and documentation skills, and hearing to perform the essential functions of the job.
• Must have enough endurance to perform tasks over long periods of time.
• Will be engaged in speaking, sitting, walking, driving, listening, and in communicating both orally and in writing while performing his or her duties.
• Must be able to listen and respond to questions and instructions.