Director of Supply Chain Management – Purchasing & Logistics

$135,000–$160,000 Bonus | Niagara Falls, NY | Full-Time

Lead supply chain operations for a growing, family-owned organization where you’ll improve processes, build operational structure, and drive scalable supply chain performance across purchasing, inventory, logistics, and distribution.

🎯 Why This Role Stands Out

• Build & Improve: Opportunity to strengthen systems and create operational structure
• High Visibility: Work closely with executive leadership and cross-functional teams
• Hands-On Leadership: Strategic role with direct operational impact
• Stable Organization: Family-owned company with long-term growth mindset
• Strong Culture: Collaborative, people-first environment with approachable leadership

⚙️ What You’ll Be Doing

Supply Chain Leadership

• Develop and improve supply chain strategies across:
  • Purchasing
  • Inventory management
  • Logistics
  • Warehousing
  • Transportation
  • Material flow

Operational Improvement

• Identify inefficiencies, process gaps, and supply chain risks
• Drive initiatives that improve visibility, scalability, and operational consistency
• Strengthen ERP utilization, inventory accuracy, and reporting processes

Purchasing & Inventory Management

• Lead purchasing operations and support Senior Buyer performance
• Improve inventory turns, material planning, and operational coordination
• Support supplier execution, pricing implementation, and issue resolution

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Partner closely with:
  • Sales
  • Operations
  • Transportation
  • Planning
  • Customer Service
  • Distribution teams

Logistics & Distribution

• Support freight optimization and carrier performance
• Improve warehousing efficiency and material movement processes

Process & Systems Development

• Reduce manual processes and improve operational workflows
• Help build scalable systems that support long-term organizational growth

✅ What You Need

• 10 years of progressive supply chain, logistics, purchasing, or inventory management experience
• Prior leadership experience managing supply chain or purchasing teams
• Strong ERP and inventory management systems experience
• Ability to improve processes in evolving operational environments
• Strong analytical, operational, and problem-solving skills
• Advanced Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office proficiency
• Strong communication and organizational skills

➕ Preferred Experience

• Oil & lubricants industry experience
• Multi-site or enterprise operational experience
• Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent experience)

🏢 Culture & Leadership

• Family-owned organization with approachable leadership
• Employees are treated like people—not numbers
• Strong emphasis on:
  • Communication
  • Accountability
  • Integrity
  • Innovation

⚖️ Work-Life Balance

• Flexible, supportive work environment
• Leadership team understands real-life responsibilities outside of work
• Strong focus on balancing performance with flexibility

💼 Compensation & Benefits

• $135,000–$160,000 base salary
• Annual bonus eligibility
• Weekly pay (every Thursday)
• 401(k) with employer match (no waiting period)
• 8 paid holidays generous PTO
• Company-paid STD, LTD, and life insurance
• Company-sponsored events and outings

📍 Position Details

• Full-time leadership role
• Based on-site in Niagara Falls, NY
• Reports into executive supply chain leadership

⚖️ Equal Opportunity Employer

This organization is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing a workplace free from discrimination and harassment.