Supply Chain Director Jobs

We are a leading national importer and master distributor of top selling hispanic

brands focusing on growing sales for the burgeoning U.S. Hispanic and crossover

markets. With family ties to Mexico’s largest independent grocery distributor and well-documented brand growth since inception in 2000, our seasoned personnel and established U.S. industry relationships are second to none. From export/import preparation and warehousing to product line consolidation and national distribution, we are a preferred source for supplying authentic Hispanic commodities and exclusive nostalgic brands.

The Supply Chain Director directs the company’s overall global supply chain management and builds the processes which guarantee the efficient movement and storage of our products from point of origin to point of consumption. Additionally, this person should maintain a close relationship with vendors and distributors across the industry. This position reports directly to the CEO and oversees procurement, warehouses, inventory management, and logistics planning.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Define and implement comprehensive strategies for all aspects of the

company’s global supply chain to reduce costs, mitigate risk, improve quality,

shorten lead times, and reduce inventories.

• Provide exceptional leadership to the Supply Chain teams.

• Train and develop personnel, give direction, leverage global capabilities, and

hold team members accountable.

• Collaborate with Product Management and Operations to improve product

lifecycle management, developing initiatives to introduce products on time, on

budget, and in stock.

• Challenge existing suppliers to upgrade their capabilities. Seek out future

potential supply partners who can help our organization advance to the next

level. Negotiate supply agreements with all global vendors.

• Continuously develop supply chain productivity and operational processes.

Implement industry best practices for forecasting, sourcing, risk mitigation,

inventory, and vendor management.

• Develop supply chain effectiveness metrics for the team, measuring

performance through agreed upon KPIs. Regularly reports on supply chain

performance.

• Direct global supply chain functions through strategy, resource optimization,

profitability maximization, and KPIs resulting in the maximization of customer

satisfaction.

• Analyze inventory to predict future demand and any complications that could

arise.

• Plan, manage, and coordinate all activities related to the sourcing and

procurement of necessary supplies needed to meet the changing levels of

product demand.

• Work with our commercial partners (brands), outside warehouses (3PL), and

logistics departments to determine and set up intercompany transfers to ensure

correct inventory levels and rotation.

• Work directly with sales department to determine most cost-effective

distribution solution for our customers.

• Work with freight forwards and transportation companies to set best route and

rate (review and approve all freight terms and agreements).

• Collaborates with procurement department to determine best practice for

freight in and freight consolidation.

• Supports proper utilization of ERP system (Microsoft Dynamics).

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES

• Strategic vision and long-term planning skills.

• Ability to exchange ideas and information with others both verbally and in

writing. This may include public speaking, mediating conflict, negotiation, etc.

• Ability to collaborate and achieve results with a diverse group of colleagues.

• Ability to set goals, create strategies and persuade people to act upon them.

• Create lasting and productive relations inside and outside of the organization.

• Thorough understanding of supply chain strategies and practices.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.

• Mentorship ability to lead and develop teams.

• Flexibility and adaptability to global cultures environments.

• Strong sense of time organization and urgency.

QUALIFICATIONS

• BA in Supply Chain/Logistics, Business Administration, or related field. MA/MS

would be an asset.

• Minimum 10 years of experience in supply chain, logistics, or warehouse

management preferable within the CPG industry.

• At least 5 years holding a management or directive role required.

• Spanish fluency it’s a must.

• Experience negotiating with vendors, external warehouses, and transportation

companies.