Our client, an international contract manufacturer supporting customers in multiply verticals, is looking to bring on a Director of Supply Chain to lead and optimize their end-to-end supply chain strategy across North American operations.

This is a highly visible leadership opportunity for a seasoned supply chain professional who thrives in dynamic manufacturing environments and has a proven track record overseeing large-scale procurement, logistics, and production planning functions.

What’s In It for You?

Path to the Executive Suite: This role is designed for upward mobility, with potential advancement into senior leadership roles such as VP of Operations.
Make a Real Impact: Drive operational efficiency and supply chain excellence at scale—this role directly influences organizational success.
Cross-Functional Visibility: Work closely with senior leadership and teams across multiple U.S. and International facilities.
Join a Market Leader: Become part of a financially strong, growth-focused company with an impressive track record in industrial manufacturing.

Key Responsibilities

Lead and develop a supply chain team (4 direct and 30 indirect reports) across purchasing, logistics, warehousing, and production planning.
Oversee raw material sourcing, forecasting, and inventory control to ensure uninterrupted plant operations and customer delivery.
Manage direct and indirect spend in excess of $100MM annually, driving strategic sourcing initiatives and supplier performance.
Create and implement KPIs, dashboards, and process improvements to optimize material availability, delivery performance, and inventory accuracy.
Champion supplier evaluation processes, contract negotiations, and cost-containment strategies in alignment with business goals.
Support all audit and compliance initiatives with a focus on ISO and related regulatory requirements.

Ideal Candidate Profile

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Logistics, or a related field; MBA or advanced technical degree preferred.
Minimum 5 years’ leadership experience in supply chain or materials management within a manufacturing environment.
Strong understanding of demand planning, production scheduling, and raw materials procurement.
Hands-on experience with ERP/MRP systems, RFQs, contract negotiations, and vendor management.
Proficiency in data analytics tools, especially Excel, and experience developing reporting dashboards.
Industry certifications such as CPIM, CSCP (APICS), or CPSM (ISM) are strongly preferred.
Proven track record of building and mentoring teams, setting strategic direction, and delivering measurable supply chain performance improvements.

Additional Details

Location: 100% on-site. No remote or hybrid options.
Compensation: Total first-year earnings expected between $165K–$195K, inclusive of base and performance-based bonus. After two years, employees are eligible for an additional 15% profit-sharing program.
Note: This is a national search, and the role may be located outside the immediate area in which this posting appears.

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