Supply Chain Director
Location: Seville, OH
- Travel up to 25% (e.g., to Virginia or other locations).
- Occasional visits to manufacturing or distribution facilities (may require PPE).
- Supports 3+ direct reports and 2+ branches.
The Supply Chain Director is responsible for overseeing the full supply chain function, including vendor management, material resource planning, purchasing, inventory control, and demand forecasting. This role ensures timely and efficient delivery of raw materials and finished goods while supporting organizational goals and customer demand.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and manage the planning team responsible for scheduling, inventory control, and forecasting.
- Analyze supply chain processes and develop solutions to reduce cost, shorten lead time, and improve efficiency.
- Build and manage strategic supplier relationships, negotiate pricing and contracts, and ensure reliable supply of quality materials.
- Monitor raw material cost increases and support customer price adjustments to protect profit margins.
- Maintain accurate pricing information in internal systems to support sales, purchasing, and decision?making.
- Communicate supply chain issues and recommended solutions to upper management.
- Recruit, train, mentor, and develop supply chain, purchasing, and customer service team members.
- Perform additional duties as needed to support overall supply chain performance.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Operations Management, Supply Chain, or a related field (Master’s preferred).
- 5–7 years of experience in a similar manufacturing role; combination of education and experience may be considered.
- 10 years of experience in supply chain or operations management preferred.
- AR/AP experience (minimum 2 years) preferred.
- Manufacturing environment experience preferred.
- Experience with QuickBooks ERP preferred.
Skills & Competencies
- Strong leadership, team building, and communication skills.
- Excellent planning, project management, time management, and change?management capabilities.
- High proficiency in computer applications, especially Microsoft Office.
- Strong analytical, organizational, and problem?solving skills with close attention to detail.
- Ability to manage confidential information.