Position Overview: The Director of Supply Chain will lead comprehensive supply chain operations, focusing on strategic sourcing, inventory management, negotiations, sales and operations planning (S&OP), purchasing, and cost savings initiatives. This role is crucial for enhancing operational efficiency and ensuring alignment with our manufacturing goals.
Key Responsibilities:
- Strategic Sourcing: Develop and execute sourcing strategies that optimize supplier performance and cost efficiency, ensuring high-quality materials are procured in a timely manner.
- Inventory Management: Oversee inventory levels and practices, ensuring that stock aligns with production schedules while minimizing excess inventory and costs.
- Negotiations: Lead negotiations with suppliers to secure favorable terms and conditions, fostering long-term relationships that benefit the company.
- Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP): Facilitate the S&OP process, aligning production capacity and inventory with market demand to optimize resource allocation and product availability.
- Purchasing Management: Direct purchasing operations to ensure timely acquisition of materials and supplies, collaborating with suppliers to enhance quality and delivery performance.
- Cost Savings Planning: Identify and implement initiatives aimed at reducing costs across the supply chain, using data analysis and industry best practices to drive efficiencies.
- Process Improvement: Continuously evaluate and enhance supply chain processes to improve efficiency, responsiveness, and overall performance.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with production, finance, and sales teams to ensure cohesive supply chain operations that align with broader business objectives.
- Team Leadership: Lead and develop the supply chain team, promoting a culture of continuous improvement, collaboration, and accountability.
- Performance Metrics: Establish and track key performance indicators (KPIs) to monitor supply chain efficiency and effectiveness, using insights to drive strategic decisions.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related field; Master’s degree preferred.
- 8+ years of experience in supply chain management, particularly within the manufacturing sector.
- Proven expertise in strategic sourcing, inventory management, negotiations, and cost reduction strategies.
- Strong analytical skills and experience with supply chain software/tools (e.g., ERP systems).
- Excellent negotiation, communication, and leadership abilities.
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.