Position Summary
The Supply Chain Director is responsible for developing and executing a comprehensive supply chain strategy that supports manufacturing operations and new product development. This role collaborates with internal business units to leverage purchasing power, improve operational efficiency, and strengthen supplier partnerships.
The Director leads initiatives to diversify and expand material sourcing, reduce supply constraints, and improve overall supply chain effectiveness. This role also drives continuous improvement efforts, supports new product and process evaluations, and ensures a reliable flow of materials to support organizational growth.
Additionally, this position builds and maintains strong supplier relationships by providing consistent, fair, and timely feedback aligned with organizational values and culture.
Key Responsibilities
- Partner with New Product Development teams to ensure accurate and cost-effective material estimates for new products
- Identify, source, and implement innovative materials and solutions that create a competitive advantage
- Expand and strengthen the supply chain by engaging both existing and new suppliers, including those outside the industry
- Identify long-term supply chain constraints and implement improvement strategies
- Partner with operations to introduce new processes utilizing advanced materials and methods
- Collaborate with internal supply chain leadership to drive operational improvements
- Manage transportation, logistics, freight, and duty compliance while optimizing cost efficiency
- Lead supplier development initiatives in partnership with Quality, including scorecards, performance reviews, continuous improvement efforts, and standardized chargeback processes
- Collaborate cross-functionally with sales, product management, design, manufacturing engineering, operations, finance, and maintenance to support organizational goals
- Oversee procurement strategies including tactical purchasing, sourcing of direct and indirect materials and services, and supplier/category strategy development
Performance Focus
- Inventory management across raw materials, WIP, and finished goods
- Material cost productivity including Purchase Price Variance (PPV)
- Inventory metrics such as turns and Days on Hand (DOH)
- Perpetual inventory accuracy
- Continuous improvement in procurement and inventory performance
Education & Experience
- Strong interpersonal and leadership skills with the ability to influence cross-functional teams
- Ability to collaborate effectively with internal and external stakeholders
- Strong financial and business acumen with the ability to connect operational actions to financial outcomes
- Excellent negotiation, communication, and presentation skills
- Experience assessing supply chain risks and implementing mitigation strategies
- Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced environment
- Proficiency in ERP systems and barcoding practices (NetSuite preferred)
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and analytical tools
- Action-oriented self-starter with the ability to delegate while remaining hands-on when needed
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience required
- MBA or similar graduate degree preferred
- 10+ years of supply chain management experience
- CPIM and/or CSCP certification preferred
- Change management and facilitation experience required
- Experience leading complex projects and teams required
- 5+ years of durable goods manufacturing experience required
- Previous budget management responsibility preferred
Physical Demands
- Office environment with sitting and standing
- May require sitting for extended periods
