Senior Director of Supply Chain and Operations

Customer Representative • Full-time • Norwood, Ohio, United States • $180k - $210k / year • 1w ago

: Leads and manages the entire supply chain, from procurement to customer delivery, ensuring efficient operations, managing inventory, and leading teams to achieve business goals.

Strategic Planning and Execution:
Develop and implement supply chain strategies to optimize efficiency, reduce costs, and improve customer satisfaction.
Align supply chain operations with overall business objectives.
Identify and address supply chain risks and opportunities.
Operations Management:
Manage inventory levels, ensuring sufficient supplier capacity and stock inventory to meet demand while minimizing holding costs.
Oversee logistics and distribution, ensuring timely and accurate delivery of products.
Monitor and analyze supply chain performance, identifying areas for improvement.
Procurement and Supplier Management:
Oversee supplier evaluation and selection by assessing potential global suppliers based on their quality capabilities and production processes.
Negotiate contracts with suppliers, ensuring favorable terms and pricing.
Manage supplier relationships, fostering strong partnerships.
Ensure compliance with procurement policies and procedures.
Team Leadership and Development:
Lead and motivate a team of supply chain professionals.
Provide guidance, support, and training to team members.
Foster a collaborative and high-performing team environment.
Continuous Improvement:
Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency and reduce costs.
Stay abreast of industry trends and best practices in supply chain management.
Drive innovation and automation within the supply chain.

Education: Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Operations Management, Engineering, or a related field.
Experience: Extensive experience (minimum of 10 years) with a proven track record of success leading supply chain and operations functions for a specialty manufacturing and/or build-to-print distribution company. Aerospace Experience is highly valued.
Leadership Skills: Setting strategic direction, fostering collaboration, and empowering teams through communication and interpersonal skills.
Analytical Skills: Ability to analyze data, identify trends, and make data-driven decisions.
Problem-Solving Skills: Ability to identify and resolve supply chain issues effectively.
Technical Skills: Knowledge of engineering data in the design and manufacturing processes, and proficiency in relevant software and systems, such as ERP, SCM, and WMS.
Industry Knowledge: Deep understanding of the industry in which the company operates is an advantage.
Negotiation and Collaboration Skills: Ability to build strong relationships and negotiate contracts with global suppliers and collaborate with customers and internal functional teams.
Global travel: Ability to visit global suppliers to represent the company in a professional manner and perform responsibilities listed above.