Supply Chain Director

About the role

Location: Richardson, TX

Lead global supply chain strategy in a complex, technology-driven manufacturing environment. This senior leadership role drives inventory optimization, cost competitiveness, supply chain continuity, and delivery performance while managing strategic customer relationships and leading global cross-functional teams. Ideal candidates bring proven manufacturing supply chain expertise, strong customer leadership, and a track record of delivering measurable business results.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute global supply chain strategies to optimize total cost of ownership, inventory, productivity, and delivery performance.
• Serve as the primary supply chain contact for strategic customers, managing executive relationships, business reviews, and escalations.
• Oversee demand planning, materials availability, inventory levels, customer commitments, and supply chain continuity.
• Lead BOM costing, materials pricing, commodity strategies, supplier negotiations, and cost-reduction initiatives.
• Partner with global manufacturing, engineering, procurement, and operations teams to support new product introductions and production delivery.
• Identify and mitigate supply chain risks, material shortages, excess and obsolete inventory, capacity constraints, and delivery disruptions.
• Collaborate with customers and suppliers to improve forecasting, capacity planning, flexibility, and operational performance.
• Support customer bids, cost analysis, supplier contracts, and strategic business planning.
• Lead and develop managers and cross-functional teams, establishing performance goals and accountability.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to improve efficiency, reduce costs, and support business growth.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of supply chain management experience.
• 5+ years of leadership experience.
• Proven experience in Electronics Manufacturing Services (EMS) or complex manufacturing environments.
• Strong global supply chain, inventory management, and materials planning expertise.
• Proven experience managing strategic customers and executive-level relationships.
• Experience with BOM costing, commodity management, supplier negotiations, and total cost of ownership (TCOO).
• Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, Supply Chain, or equivalent experience.
• Willingness to travel 25%–50%.
• Proven ability to optimize costs, resolve complex supply chain issues, and drive operational improvements.
• Excellent analytical, communication, negotiation, and leadership skills.

Pay

$145,000 – $195,000

Benefits

• Health
• Dental
• Vision
• 401K
• PTO