Supply Chain Director Jobs

The Director of Supply Chain is a key leader in the Platform Supply Chain team and the primary owner of the Supply and Operations Planning (S&OP) process and our distribution/logistics network including critical strategy development and tactical implementation, execution, and continuous improvement. He/she will oversee the supply chain management function, including materials management, logistics, and integrated business planning. He/she will be responsible for managing the material supply chain, maximizing capacity utilization through S&OP, implementing and owning supply chain systems. He/she will provide process best practice and technical leadership to the organization throughout the supply chain with focus on S&OP, production planning, operational efficiency, inventory planning, material replenishment, plant scheduling, ERP utilization, and distribution resource planning. He/she will be a critical liaison to global sourcing, purchasing, customer service, as well as, our finance, commercial, and operations leaders.

The Director of Supply Chain’s scope of work will include:

· 5 manufacturing sites

· 3 outside warehouses

· 4-6 direct reports

· 30 indirect reports

· 50+ organizational influence

· Annual revenue of $ 500MM

Essential Functions:

· Develop company supply chain strategy that meets company performance objectives and customer expectations including our market approach.

· Lead the monthly executive S&OP process to ensure all aspects of process results in a comprehensive and deliverable execution plan.

· Manage key reports of planning, warehousing/logistics, and supply chain analysts.

· Manage all logistics vendors in a tactical fashion including: transportation management, 3PL’s, transportation carriers, import/export providers.

· Develop standard metrics across the supply chain to track relevant performance to drive strategy.

· Collaborate with Global Sourcing to have successful strategy of raw material and purchased finished products.

· Minimizes costs of the distribution network (“cost of network”) through management of warehouses, 3PLs and transportation providers.

· Collaborate with fellow Finance, Commercial, and Operations leaders to ensure achievement of Platform objectives.

· Optimize routines to ensure delivery of supplies and improve supply chain metrics in terms of cost and service.

· Develop supply chain management best practices in areas such as systems integration and optimization, inventory control, logistics and supply planning.

· Perform analytics on key supply chain data to drive continuous improvement.

· Provide support and supply chain guidance to other functional teams.

· Act as Change Agent and Project Champion for continuous improvement projects such as systems implementations across the platform.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

Education:

· Bachelor’s degree in business, industrial engineering, supply chain management or similar degree. MBA preferred.

Experience / Abilities:

· Minimum of 10 years in supply chain management in a manufacturing environment.

· Strong experience in both S&OP processes, logistics and distribution management.

· Understanding of Toyota Production System (TPS), Lean Manufacturing, and/or Six Sigma methodologies is preferred.

· Comfortable with up to 50% travel including international travel.

· Have a proven track record in achieving annual performance targets, and the ability to recruit, develop, build, and manage outstanding talent.