Director of Operations & Supply Chain

An Amazing Career Opportunity foraDirector of Operations & Supply Chain!!

Location: Eden Prairie MN or Nazareth PA

Job ID: 42905

The Director of Operations is responsible for managing and optimizing all operational activities within the RTLS Business Unit. This role ensures accurate and timely order fulfillment efficient material management and cost-effective production and logistics operations. The ideal candidate will drive continuous improvement across supply chain processes to achieve key performance indicators (KPIs) in order fulfillment rate (OFR) and manufacturing turnaround time (MTPT) while maintaining strong cross-functional and supplier relationships.

Who are we

HID powers the trusted identities of the worlds people places and things allowing people to transact safely work productively and travel freely.

We are a high-tech software company headquartered in Austin TX with over 4500 worldwide employees.Check us out here:and Technologies (IDT):

IDT is creating trusted identities for IoT applications through Smart Components and Enabling Services.

HIDs Identification Technologies powers the trusted identities of the worlds people places and things through smart components and cloud services. We make it possible for people and organizations to transact safely work productively and travel freely. Our contactless identification and sensing (RFID NFC and BLE) components and solution enabling technologies address the dynamic requirements across multiple industries to wirelessly connect identify collect and manage data quickly and accurately across virtually any IoT application.

As ourDirector of Operations & Supply Chain youll support HIDs successby:

• Overseeing day-to-day operations to ensure customer orders are fulfilled accurately on time and in accordance with quality standards to achieve OFR KPIs.
• Forecasting order quantities for each product by analyzing sales demand and historical data to optimize inventory availability reduce stockouts and minimize excess inventory costs.
• Planning purchasing and scheduling materials including raw materials finished goods and third-party products to support sales forecasts and customer orders.
• Supervising product manufacturing at contract manufacturers and driving continuous improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency quality and cost performance.
• Providing leadership and support for new product introductions by identifying and qualifying suppliers capable of meeting target cost quality and lead-time requirements.
• Developing and implementing best-practice material replenishment systems (e.g. Just-In-Time) to ensure material availability and meet MTPT KPIs.
• Managing relationships with internal and external stakeholders - including sales engineering logistics implementation and customers - to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements project timelines and revenue goals.
• Overseeing supplier management activities including cost negotiations contract renewals and addendums.
• Developing and executing logistics strategies to minimize costs related to freight brokerage and duties while maintaining operational efficiency and customer satisfaction.
• Identifying and evaluating new material sources and manufacturing facilities to drive continuous improvements in cost quality and delivery performance.

Your Experience and Background include:

• Bachelors degree in Supply Chain Management Operations Business Administration or related field required. A lower level - level degree combined with additional relevant experience may be considered in place of the stated educational requirement.
• Proven experience (5 years) in operations supply chain or logistics leadership roles.
• Strong analytical planning and organizational skills.
• The ideal candidate will have people managerial or supervisory role demonstrating effective leadership decision making and team development skills.
• Excellent communication and negotiation abilities.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and drive results in a fast-paced environment.
• Proven capability in driving process improvements with a flexible and agile approach to adapting methods priorities and strategies as business needs evolve.
• Proficient in MS Office applications such as Word Excel PowerPoint etc.
• Familiar with operating systems such as Windows etc.
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems and lean manufacturing or JIT methodologies highly preferred.

What we can offer you:

• Competitive salary and rewards package

• Competitive benefits and annual leave offering allowing for work-life balance

• A vibrant welcoming & inclusive culture
• Extensive career development opportunities and resources to maximize your potential
• To be a part of a global organization that is pioneering the hardware software and services that allow people to confidently navigate the physical and digital worlds

Why apply

• Empowerment: Youll work as part of a global team in a flexible workenvironment learning and enhancing your expertise. We welcome an opportunity to meet you and learn about your unique talents skills and experiences. You dont need to check all the you have most of the skills and experience we want you to apply.
• Innovation: You embrace challenges and want to drive change. We are open to ideas including flexible work arrangements job sharing or part-time job seekers.
• Integrity: You are results-orientated reliable and straightforward and value being treated accordingly. We want all our employees to be themselves to feel appreciated and accepted.

The wage range for this role considers a broad scope of factors that are considered when making compensation decisions including but not limited to: skill sets experience and training licensure and certifications and other business and organizational needs. The disclosed range does not account for geographic differentials based on the location where the position may be filled. At HID it is uncommon for individuals to be hired at or near the top of the range. Final compensation decisions depend on the specific facts and circumstances of each case.

The base salary in the United States is $124000 to $130488.

This opportunity may be open to flexible working arrangements.

HID does not accept unsolicited resumes from headhunters recruitment agencies or fee-based recruitment services. We are not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.

HID is committed to building a diverse equitable and inclusive workforce that reflects the global communities we serve. As an equal opportunity employer we welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds experiences and perspectives. We evaluate applicants without regard to race color religion gender gender identity or expression sexual orientation national origin disability age veteran status or any other legally protected characteristic. Our goal is to create a workplace that empowers everyone to thrive and be their authentic selves fostering an environment of mutual respect and inclusivity. If you have a disability and require assistance or accommodation to participate in the application process or to perform essential job functions please contact .

We make it easier for people to get where they want to go!
On an average day think of how many times you tap twist tag push or swipe to get access find information connect with others or track something. HID technology is behind billions of interactions in more than 100 countries. We help you create a verified trusted identity that can get you where you need to go without having to think about it.

When you join our HID team youll also be part of the ASSA ABLOY Group the global leader in access solutions. Youll have 63000 colleagues in more than 70 different countries. We empower our people to build their career around their aspirations and our ambitions supporting them with regular feedback training and development opportunities. Our colleagues think broadly about where they can make the most impact and we encourage them to grow their role locally regionally or even internationally. As we welcome new people on board its important to us to have diverse inclusive teams and we value different perspectives and experiences.

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