Senior Director, Supply Chain

What does a cell phone in your pocket a spaceship and an electric vehicle have in common

Ellsworth Adhesives specs in materials in each of those products!

Ellsworth Corporation a global industry leading distributor of specialty chemicals and equipment and adhesive manufacturer currently has a Senior Director Supply Chain opportunity. This role reports into SCD an Ellsworth Corporation company located in Germantown WI. The ideal candidate will be open to a hybrid work schedule out of our Germantown facility.

Are you passionate about providing enterprise leadership for end-to-end supply chain strategy and execution Want to continue to grow your career This is an exciting time to be a part of Ellsworth come join our team!

Ellsworth Corporation is a family-run company that has had continuous growth for over 50 years. We are an industry-leading global distributor manufacturer and packager of adhesives used by cell phone medical device space/aerospace and electric vehicle industries!Click here to see our state-of-the-art facility and distribution center and learn more about our business and here to find out more about the industries we serve and here to learn about our consumer and manufacturing divisions.

The Senior Director Supply Chain provides enterprise leadership for end-to-end supply chain strategy and execution including purchasing strategic sourcing supplier management planning and inventory. This role ensures materials and services are available to meet business requirements for quality availability cost and risk mitigation while supporting profitable growth. The position retains direct accountability for purchasing strategy and supplier performance while expanding scope to enterprise-wide integration and long-term scalability.

Responsibilities

• Define and execute an enterprise supply chain and purchasing strategy aligned with company growth profitability customer service and operational objectives
• Own enterprise purchasing and sourcing strategies to ensure consistent delivery of materials and services that meet quality volume availability and cost requirements
• Lead strategic supplier relationships including ownership of enterprise contract negotiations covering pricing freight service levels and commercial terms
• Establish governance policies and operating models that ensure compliance manage risk and balance agility with control across the supply chain
• Oversee integrated supply chain operations including purchasing sourcing planning and inventory management
• Monitor and improve supply chain performance through defined KPIs dashboards and operating rhythms focused on service cost inventory and supplier performance

PERKS & BENEFITS

As an industry leader we offer a competitive wage bonus plan and a comprehensive benefit package which includes Health Prescription Dental Vision Life Disability Flexible Spending 401(k) Employee Assistance Paid Time Off and Holidays Wellness Program Social Events Community Involvement and much more!Click Here for a summary of Employee Benefits.

QUALIFICATIONS

• 12 years of progressive experience in supply chain and/or purchasing roles.
• 10 years of management or executive leadership experience.
• Demonstrated experience leading purchasing and supplier management teams with accountability for cost service and risk.
• Proven success managing complex supplier relationships and enterprise-level contract negotiations.
• Experience leading integrated supply chain functions across multiple sites or business units.
• Bachelors degree in Supply Chain Purchasing Operations Business Engineering or a related field required.
• Masters degree preferred.
• Other combinations of education and experience may be considered.
• APICS CPSM CSCP or other relevant supply chain or purchasing certifications preferred
• Demonstrated ability to influence and partner with executive and senior leadership
• Strong strategic thinking skills with the ability to translate strategy into execution
• Proven ability to build and sustain effective cross-functional and supplier relationships
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Results-driven mindset with a focus on continuous improvement and customer value
• Up to 25% domestic travel; occasional international travel may be required.

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