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Director Integrated Supply Chain

Copeland


Job Location:

Cudahy, WI - USA

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 29 July 2026 (30+ days ago)
Application Deadline: 26 October 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

About Us

We are a global climate technologies company engineered for sustainability. We create sustainable and efficient residential commercial and industrial spaces through HVACR technologies. We protect temperature-sensitive goods throughout the cold chain. And we bring comfort to people globally. Best-in-class engineering design and manufacturing combined with category-leading brands in compression controls software and monitoring solutions result in next-generation climate technology that is built for the needs of the world ahead.

Whether you are a professional looking for a career change an undergraduate student exploring your first opportunity or recent graduate with an advanced degree we have opportunities that will allow you to innovate be challenged and make an impact. Join our team and start your journey today!

Description

The Director Integrated Supply Chain is responsible for developing and executing the end-to-end supply chain strategy that supports business growth operational excellence customer satisfaction inventory optimization and cost competitiveness. This role provides leadership across sourcing and procurement supplier management demand and supply planning inventory management logistics warehousing distribution and Integrated Business Planning (IBP/SIOP).

As a key member of the operations leadership team this position collaborates closely with Procurement Manufacturing Engineering Sales Finance and Product Management to ensure alignment between customer demand operational capacity inventory investments and supplier capabilities. The Director drives digital transformation continuous improvement and supply chain resiliency while building high-performing teams and strengthening strategic supplier partnerships.

The successful candidate will leverage data analytics and technology to improve service productivity forecast accuracy and working capital performance across a global supply chain network.

As the Director Integrated Supply Chain you will:

  • Develop and execute the companys end-to-end supply chain strategy to support business growth operational excellence and customer satisfaction

  • Lead Integrated Business Planning (IBP/SIOP) and Sales & Operations Execution (S&OE) processes to align demand supply capacity and inventory plans

  • Drive supply chain transformation initiatives including digitalization automation process standardization and advanced analytics

  • Establish and monitor KPIs dashboards and performance metrics to improve visibility accountability and data-driven decision-making

  • Lead strategic sourcing procurement supplier selection contract negotiations and supplier relationship management to optimize cost quality delivery and innovation

  • Develop supplier risk mitigation and business continuity strategies through supplier diversification audits capacity planning and contingency management

  • Oversee end-to-end supply chain operations including demand planning production planning inventory management logistics warehousing transportation and distribution

  • Partner with Manufacturing Engineering and commercial teams to improve material availability support new product launches and drive value engineering initiatives

  • Champion Lean Six Sigma and continuous improvement programs that enhance productivity service levels inventory performance lead times and supply chain resilience

  • Build and lead high-performing supply chain organizations by developing talent driving organizational change and fostering a culture of safety accountability collaboration and continuous improvement

Required education experiences & skills:

  • Bachelors degree in Supply Chain Management Engineering Business Administration Operations Management or a related field

  • 10 years of progressive experience in supply chain operations manufacturing procurement or related functions

  • 5 years of leadership experience managing multi-functional supply chain teams

  • Experience supporting both existing product lines and new product introductions (NPI)

  • Advanced proficiency with ERP systems planning tools business intelligence applications and data visualization platforms to support analytics and decision-making

  • Excellent analytical negotiation problem-solving and decision-making skills

  • Strong financial acumen including cost management cash flow and P&L impact analysis

  • Exceptional communication leadership and stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence at all levels of the organization

  • Ability to travel up to 25% (mostly domestic travel)

Preferred education experiences & skills:

  • MBA or Masters degree in Supply Chain Management Business Administration or a related discipline

  • APICS/ASCM (CPIM CSCP) ISM Lean Six Sigma or equivalent professional certification

  • Experience in HVAC electronics industrial manufacturing engineered products or Engineer-to-Order (ETO) environments

  • Oracle ERP experience

  • Experience with Power BI or similar advanced data visualization and business intelligence tools

Why Work in the Greater Milwaukee Area

Cudahy is a quaint communitylocatedin Milwaukee County where clean neighborhoods mingle with acres of parkland major transportation access and big-city attractions all within an arms reach with a small-town feel. Cudahy has six county parks and823 acresof parkland seasonal farmers markets in front of City Hall andmiles of beautifullakeMichiganshoreline. With lots of community involvement the city has many family-friendly events throughout the year.

The area is home to several major league sports teams including the Milwaukee Bucks and Milwaukee Brewers with Lambeau Field homeofthe Green Bay Packers just 2 hours away!

Traveling in and out of the area is also a breeze! General Mitchell International Airport is just minutes away with Chicago OHare International Airport just a little over an hour away.

AboutOur Location

The 150-year history of the Vilter brand tells a rich story of perseverance and drive to cultivate continuous innovation within the industrial refrigeration and gas compression industries. We offer the latest products and solutions for industrial refrigerators and oil and gas compression. Approximately 300employees work in Cudahy who all support a multitude of business functions. With the blend of businesses and functions represented underthis oneroof there are many opportunities for advancement within the Cudahy location.

Onsite Work Arrangement:

This role is based fully onsite and not eligible for hybrid or remote work opportunities.

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Our Commitment to Our People

Across the globe we are united by a singular Purpose: Sustainability is no small ambition. Thats why everything we do is geared toward a sustainable futurefor our generation and all those to come. Through groundbreaking innovations HVACR technology and cold chain solutions we are reducing carbon emissions and improving energy efficiency in spaces of all sizes from residential to commercial to industrial.

Our employees are our greatest strength. We believe that our culture of passion openness and collaboration empowers us to work toward the same goal - to make the world a better place. We invest in the end-to-end development of our people beginning at onboarding and through senior leadership so they can thrive personally and professionally.

Flexible and competitive benefits plans offer the right options to meet your individual/family needs: medical insurance plans dental and vision coverage 401(k) and more. We provide employees with flexible time off plans including paid parental leave vacation and holiday leave.

Together we have the opportunity and the power to continue to revolutionize the technology behind air conditioning heating and refrigeration and cultivate a better future. Learn more about us and how you can join our team!

Our Commitment to Inclusion & Belonging

At Copeland we cultivate a strong sense of inclusion and belonging where individuals of all backgrounds and with diverse perspectives are embraced and treated fairly to enable a stronger workforce. Our employee resource groups play an important role in culture and community building at Copeland.

Work Authorization

Copeland will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. This is not a position for which sponsorship will be provided. Individuals with temporary visas such as E F-1 with OPT or CPT H-1 H-2 L-1 B J or TN or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future are not eligible for hire.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Copeland is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex race color religion national origin age marital status political affiliation sexual orientation gender identity genetic information disability or protected veteran status. We are committed to providing a workplace free of any discrimination or harassment.

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White-Rodgers is a leading manufacturer of thermostats, valves, controls and system protectors for the heating, air conditioning, and refrigeration industry.

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