What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director of Supply Chain position at CSX?
Job Summary
The primary role of the Director Engineering Supply Chain is overseeing and optimizing the end-to-end supply chain processes critical to the efficient functioning of our Engineering operations team. Your responsibilities will span across inventory management, order processing, forecasting, and cycle counts, ensuring seamless coordination to support the parts and services essential for CSX’s infrastructure.
Primary Activities and Responsibilities
- Develop and implement robust inventory management strategies to maintain optimal stock levels of engineering materials
- Lead the cross-functional order fulfillment process, ensuring timely and accurate ordering / delivery of materials and services to Engineering department
- Utilize data-driven insights and industry trends to develop accurate demand forecasts in collaboration with key internal stakeholders
- Maintain comprehensive cycle count program to validate inventory accuracy
- Manage and mentor supply chain team, fostering a culture of continuous improvement aligning with organizational goals and objectives
- Monitor and/or develop key performance indicators (KPIs) on supply chain performance
- Support and provide insight on CSX’s Enterprise Resource Planning transformation for all aspects of supply chain
- Proactively identify opportunities for process optimization and implement best practices to enhance overall supply chain effectiveness and efficiency
- Ability to timely respond to emergency needs that arise on railroad Miscellaneous activities and responsibilities as assigned by manager
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree/4-year Degree in Engineering, Finance, Supply Chain Management, Project Management, Business, Management or other related degree
- 3 or more years of experience in Supply Chain, Logistics, Procurement, Finance, or Operations Management
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree/4-year Degree in Engineering, Finance, Supply Chain Management, Project Management, Business, Management or other related degree
- Master in Business Management or equivalent related degree
- 7 or more years of experience in Supply Chain, Logistics, Procurement, Finance, or Operations Management
Knowledge and Skills
- Ability to communicate effectively with Senior Leadership
- Project Management skills including scheduling software
- ERP system experience or understanding (Oracle or SAP preferred)
- Training development and delivery skills
- Supply chain and procurement principles generally
Leadership
The CSX Leadership Model is the foundation of our Talent Strategy and is what drives CSX performance. CSX accordingly selects and develops talent based on each of the following: producing results, creating change, and inspiring excellence.
Job Requirements
- Different shifts as assigned in a 24 hour/7 days a week operation (incl working weekends)
- Hours which include rotating on-call responsibilities which may be outside standard hours
- May be required to complete a background check
- Wear protective equipment (such as welding shields, hard hat, hearing protection)
- Work hours may vary in length and schedule (may include a non-standard work week)
- Work outside in all weather conditions
- Work inside an office environment
