Director of Supply Chain

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POSITION DESCRIPTION: Director, Global Supply Chain Management

Role Overview

The Director of Global Supply Chain Management plays a pivotal role in strategically steering the company’s global supply chain procurement and material planning. This entails supervising product procurement, managing contract discussions, and overseeing contract production. The Director enhances operational productivity while aligning global operations with overarching corporate goals.

This leader mentors a multifaceted team comprising global strategy leaders, sourcing and planning specialists, and procurement experts. A primary duty involves merging disparate regional supply chain activities into a cohesive, globally coordinated entity. This position reports directly to the VP of Global Manufacturing Operations.

Core Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership: Lead tactical and strategic Purchasing and Planning divisions to guarantee steady product supply for a global customer base.

Sourcing Strategy: Design and implement comprehensive sourcing approaches focusing on supplier diversification to mitigate regional dependency risks.

Negotiation: Coordinate and finalize global contract negotiations to secure advantageous terms and advocate for cost-saving measures.

Operational Integration: Drive the consolidation of varied regional supply chains into a synchronized, uniform global end-to-end (E2E) system.

Inventory & Metrics: Establish rigorous inventory control protocols and track Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to assess supply chain effectiveness.

S&OP Management: Promote a forward-thinking Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) process to ensure an integrated operational strategy across engineering, production, and logistics.

Talent Development: Enhance team capabilities through mentorship, targeted development, and strategic assignments to maintain a cutting-edge skill set.

Candidate Requirements

Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Economics, or a related discipline.

Experience: 12–15 years of relevant industry experience in procurement and scheduling.

Certifications: CSCP, CPSD, CPSM, or CPIM preferred; Six Sigma Green or Black Belt Certification required.

Technical Proficiency: Advanced expertise in Microsoft Office Suite and major ERP systems (e.g., SAP).

Soft Skills: Exceptional negotiation, analytical prowess, and a proven track record in unifying global supply chain structures.

Key Performance Objectives (KPOs)

1. Supply Chain Stability & Risk Mitigation

Sourcing Diversification: Identify and qualify alternative suppliers outside of current high-concentration regions to minimize currency risk and optimize performance.

Target: Achieve 90% qualified second sourcing for critical commodities by EOY.

Investment Analytics: Perform ROI analytics on required capital investments for diversification initiatives.

2. Compliance & Standards

Regulatory Adherence: Ensure the supply chain organization adheres to federal regulations and cybersecurity/supply chain standards (equivalent to NIST 800-161 & 800-53).

Cross-Functional Alignment: Collaborate with federal alliance and sales teams to strengthen alignment with organizational requirements.

3. Planning & Delivery Optimization

Delivery Rates: Implement strategies to improve Customer On-Time Delivery (COTD) to 95%.

Schedule Attainment: Monitor and adjust factory schedules across designated international facilities to achieve >98% schedule attainment.

4. Financial & Inventory Management

Cost Optimization: Drive year-over-year productivity agreements to achieve a 3% annual cost reduction.

Inventory Efficiency: Adjust safety stocks and manage slow-moving inventory to increase turns by one and reduce stagnant stock by 20%.

5. Process & Digital Transformation

Modernization: Update forecasting methodologies and implement digital supplier portals. Evaluate and deploy advanced forecasting modules across domestic and international facilities in coordination with the IT/ERP team.