Supply Chain Director

Overview

Lead corporate supply chain strategy, sourcing, logistics, forecasting and inventory across sites

Key Responsibilities

• sourcing
• logistics
• forecasting
• inventory management
• contract governance
• data analytics

Tasks

The Director of Supply Chain – Manufacturing is responsible for establishing and executing the corporate supply chain strategy across a network of manufacturing facilities. This position provides direct corporate accountability for sourcing, logistics, forecasting, and inventory management performance while exercising matrixed functional leadership over plant-level teams. The Director ensures purchasing efficiency, freight optimization, forecast accuracy, SIOP integration, and inventory health (including slow & obsolete control). The role also owns the negotiation and governance of supplier and customer contracts, ensuring compliance, and cost-effectiveness as it relates to Supply Chain. -Define and deploy standardized policies, Supply Chain KPIs, and best practices across all manufacturing facilities. -Monitor inventory turns, days on hand, and working capital performance. -Lead corporate sourcing initiatives for raw materials, components, and indirect spend. -Drive proactive decision-making through data analytics, scenario planning, and supply risk analysis. -Partner with Legal, Finance, and Commercial teams to ensure all agreements meet corporate risk and profitability guidelines. -Establish and monitor corporate Purchase Price Variance (PPV) targets and ensure site accountability for cost performance. -Publish S&O performance metrics and financial exposure reports to leadership monthly. -Negotiate worldwide, national and regional carrier agreements to achieve cost, service, and reliability goals. -Define corporate procedures for identifying, reporting, and mitigating slow and obsolete material exposure. -Negotiate and oversee supplier and customer contracts, ensuring alignment with business terms, quality, and delivery expectations. -Conduct Supply Chain performance reviews with each site to evaluate execution, compliance, and improvement opportunities. -Mentor site-level Supply Chain, Purchasing, and Logistics personnel under a matrix reporting structure. -Align plant-level Supply Chain objectives, KPIs, and continuous improvement initiatives with corporate goals. -Drive material cost reduction through strategic supplier partnerships, alternate sourcing, and value engineering. -Develop and manage the corporate freight and logistics strategy for inbound, interplant, and outbound shipments. -Drive root-cause corrective actions to reduce recurring S&O generation. -Lead the corporate SIOP process integrating demand planning, supply planning, and capacity alignment. -Analyze logistics costs and drive freight optimization projects across all facilities. -Ensure monthly forecast accuracy and visibility across commercial, manufacturing, and procurement teams. -Oversee cycle counting programs, ensuring accuracy targets are achieved at all sites. -Supplier On-Time Delivery & Quality Metrics -Lead cross-functional reviews with Operations, Engineering, and Sales to disposition or repurpose inventory. -Establish corporate inventory policies, including safety stock and reorder parameters. -Partner with Finance to validate physical versus system inventory alignment and reporting integrity. -Build organizational capability through training, development, and talent succession planning. -Collaborate with Sales and Operations to balance customer demand with inventory and production capability. -Implement supplier scorecards, compliance audits, and performance reviews. -Maintain a centralized contract repository, tracking key dates, obligations, and compliance requirements. -Partner with Operations, Finance, Sales, and Engineering to drive an integrated, data-driven supply chain model. -Develop and lead the company’s end-to-end supply chain strategy aligned with business growth, cost, and service objectives. -Provide matrix leadership to site supply chain teams to ensure alignment with corporate initiatives. -Oversee implementation of transportation management systems (TMS) and freight audit controls.

Requirements

• erp
• excel
• mba
• apics
• financial
• leadership

What You Bring

-Excellent negotiation, analytical, and leadership skills with a focus on collaboration and execution. -Deep understanding of ERP/MRP systems (SAP, Oracle, or similar) and advanced Excel/data analytics. -Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering, or related field; MBA or APICS/CSCP certification preferred. -Strong financial acumen, with experience in PPV, TCO, and working capital optimization. -Demonstrated success operating within a matrixed organization and influencing site-level teams. -Proven experience managing purchasing, forecasting, SIOP, logistics, and inventory at a strategic level. -Ability to travel 20–30% to domestic and international manufacturing sites and suppliers. -10–15 years of progressive supply chain leadership in a manufacturing environment with multi-site accountability.

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Benefits

-Inventory Turns / Working Capital Reduction -Stability with Flexibility – A growing company with a strong foundation that understands the importance of life balance. -Corporate Cost Savings Delivered ($) -Growth Opportunities – We invest in your development with training, mentorship, and the chance to take on new challenges. -Competitive Pay & Benefits – Including comprehensive healthcare, dental, vision, and an 8% fully funded retirement plan. -Great People & Culture – A supportive, values-driven environment where teamwork and integrity come first. -Slow & Obsolete Material: % reduction in dollar value

About Dekko

-Founded with a vision to deliver high-quality electrical and mechanical services. -A leader in integrated engineering solutions, delivering to sectors like Industrial, Residential, and Energy. -Known for executing complex, large-scale projects with a focus on innovation and reliability. -Proud of a long history of successful partnerships and projects across the infrastructure and commercial sectors. -They specialize in creating value through efficient systems, from design to implementation and maintenance. -Key projects include energy-efficient systems in commercial buildings, industrial plants, and large residential complexes. -Boasts an impressive portfolio of clients in both public and private sectors, demonstrating versatility.

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