Director of Supply Chain

Job Summary

The Director of Supply Chain and Purchasing is a strategic leadership role responsible for the end-to-end management of the division. This position supervises all areas of procurement planning logistics warehousing and distribution ensuring the efficient and cost-effective flow of materials and products. The Director will develop and implement supply chain strategies aimed at optimizing performance mitigating risks and supporting the companys growth objectives.

Compensation Range: $140k-$150k annually

Principle Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership:

• Develop and execute comprehensive supply chain strategies aligned with the companys overall business goals.
• Identify and implement best practices to improve supply chain efficiency reduce costs and enhance customer satisfaction.
• Lead and mentor a team of supply chain professionals fostering a culture of continuous improvement and collaboration.
• Monitor industry trends and emerging technologies to identify opportunities for innovation and competitive advantage.  

Procurement and Sourcing:

• Oversee the development and execution of sourcing strategies to ensure a reliable and cost-effective supply of materials and components.
• Negotiate contracts with suppliers and manage vendor relationships.
• Implement supplier performance management programs to ensure quality and on-time delivery.
• Ensure ethical sourcing practices.

Planning and Forecasting:

• Collaborate with demand planning and forecasting processes to ensure accurate inventory levels and production schedules.
• Collaborate with sales marketing and production teams to align supply chain plans with business needs.
• Implement and maintain inventory management systems to optimize inventory levels and minimize obsolescence.

Logistics and Distribution:

• Collaborate with logistics and distribution including transportation warehousing and order fulfillment.
• Optimize transportation routes and modes to reduce costs and improve delivery times.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant regulations and safety standards.
• Manage import and export operations as needed.

Performance Management and Reporting:

• Develop and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) to track supply chain performance.
• Prepare and present regular reports on supply chain performance and initiatives to senior management.
• Identify and implement corrective actions to address performance gaps.
• Manage and control the supply chain budget.

Risk Management:

• Identify and assess supply chain risks including disruptions volatility and regulatory changes.
• Develop and implement risk mitigation strategies to ensure business continuity.
• Establish and maintain business continuity plans.

Qualifications :

Competencies

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to present data in an organized manner.
• Delivers on commitments has strong follow-up skills and shows consistency between words and actions.
• Highly organized results-driven and able to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Analytical skills to understand the correlation among sales history market demand and forecast and then make sound procurement decisions
• Self-motivated team player
• Strong negotiation and contract management skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Software: Excel Word and PowerPoint.

Education/Experience

• Bachelors degree in supply chain management Logistics Business Administration or a related field
• Minimum 8 years of progressive experience in supply chain management with a proven track record of success in leadership roles.
• Strong knowledge of supply chain principles practices and technologies.  
• Experience in procurement planning logistics and distribution.
• Excellent analytical problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Proficiency in SAP is a plus

Additional Information :

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time