Director Of Supply Chain

Mier Recruitment is hiring!

Our client in Greenville, Ohio is actively looking for a Director of Supply Chain to join their team.

Title: Director of Supply Chain

Location: Greenville, OH

Length of Assignment: Permanent

Salary: $110,000 annual

Reporting to the Vice-President Operations, the Supply Chain Director is responsible for developing, implementing and evaluating logistics, distribution and procurement strategies in relation to the daily planning and operational excellence objectives. Define action priorities through rigorous management and monitoring of performance indicators and costs associated with logistics, distribution and procurement. Implement negotiated commercial agreements and advise business partners on strategic purchasing. Target the stakes and develop innovative improvement proposals. Act as an intermediary to escalate issues and actively contribute to the efficiency and quality of the company's transportation logistics and procurement processes.

Responsibilities

Accountable:

• Develop sourcing strategy.
• Perform front-line management of transportation execution.
• Effectively manage the execution of transportation, distribution and procurement.
• Ensure compliance with performance indicators.

Responsible

• Provide plants with logistics, transportation, distribution and procurement support.
• Track performance indicators.
• Analyze transportation and procurement costs.
• Support budget development as well as the management and control of logistics, transportation, distribution and procurement costs.
• Support the operational strategy for logistics, distribution and procurement.
• Ensure the application of good practices and the efficiency and quality of logistics and procurement activities.
• Select and qualify suppliers, negotiate, implement and manage business agreements.
• Identify and address carrier and supplier performance as well as transportation planning and distribution issues.

BACKGROUND AND STRENGTHS

• Critical thinker, problem-solver and decision-maker.
• Bachelor's degree in supply chain, operations management or the equivalent.
• Proven ability to improve the efficiency and performance of the activities under your responsibility.
• Rigor and agility to handle projects in accordance with their scope, budget and timelines.
• Understanding of sourcing methodology, contract strategy, contract terms, and basic legal terms and conditions.
• Understanding of logistics industry and associated rules and regulations.
• Leadership and a collaborative spirit that inspire and engage teams to achieve excellence.
• Process-oriented in tandem with creativity, innovation and flexibility.
• A keen sense of collaboration that leads to effective communication with collaborators at various levels.
• 5 to 10 years of experience in a similar role.
• Supply Chain: 5 years (Preferred)
• Deep understanding of carrier operations that encompasses all modes of transportation (including dedicated fleet) in business and daily carrier operations.

COMPETENCIES

• Planning and organizing
• Rigor
• Continuous improvement
• Decision-making
• Team leadership
• Partnership

Benefits

• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Employee assistance program
• 401(k) matching
• Retirement plan
• Health savings account
• 401(k)

If you meet the above qualifications, and possess the above qualities, please send your resume and cover letter to [email protected], quoting job title Director of Supply Chain in the subject line.

Please note that while we appreciate all applications, only those being considered will be contacted.