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.
