Senior Director Supply Chain

Are you a strategic supply chain leader who thrives on building high-performing operations and driving enterprise-wide impact? We’re looking for a Senior Director of Supply Chain to lead end-to-end supply chain strategy and execution across a complex, multi-site manufacturing environment.

This is a highly visible leadership role responsible for aligning demand, supply, and financial performance—ensuring operational excellence, cost optimization, and exceptional customer service.

What You’ll Do:

Own the End-to-End Supply Chain

• Lead the full supply chain lifecycle from demand planning through customer fulfillment
• Establish performance metrics, governance, and accountability across all functions
• Align supply chain strategy with business goals and customer commitments
• Partner with site leadership to drive operational execution and working capital performance

Drive Planning, Scheduling & SIOP Excellence

• Lead the Sales, Inventory & Operations Planning (SIOP) process and executive reviews
• Enhance forecast accuracy through data, analytics, and scenario planning
• Oversee demand planning, capacity planning, and production scheduling
• Monitor KPIs, mitigate risks, and implement continuous improvements

Lead Strategic Procurement & Supplier Management

• Own sourcing strategy, procurement operations, and supplier relationships
• Negotiate contracts to optimize cost, quality, delivery, and risk
• Implement supplier performance metrics and continuous improvement initiatives

Optimize Working Capital & Inventory

• Develop inventory strategies that balance service, cost, and cash flow
• Improve inventory turns, DIO, and material availability
• Partner with Finance to manage working capital and cash flow impacts
• Reduce excess and obsolete inventory through targeted initiatives

Champion Continuous Improvement

• Lead Lean, Six Sigma, or similar operational excellence initiatives
• Standardize processes and improve data integrity across systems
• Leverage ERP and planning tools to enhance decision-making
• Build a culture of accountability, problem-solving, and execution

Influence Across the Enterprise

• Partner with Operations, Commercial, Finance, and Technology leaders
• Serve as a trusted advisor on supply chain strategy, risks, and trade-offs
• Lead, develop, and mentor a high-performing team

Key Metrics for Success

• Customer service levels (OTIF)
• Forecast accuracy and SIOP effectiveness
• Inventory turns, DIO, and working capital performance
• Procurement savings and supplier performance
• Schedule adherence and capacity utilization
• Productivity gains and continuous improvement impact

What You Bring

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Operations, Engineering, Business, or related field
• 10 years of progressive supply chain leadership experience
• Deep expertise in SIOP, planning, scheduling, and procurement
• Strong financial acumen with direct impact on working capital and cash flow
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and influence senior leadership
• Experience across mixed manufacturing models (Make-to-Stock, Make-to-Order, etc.)

Preferred:

• Experience in manufacturing or complex supply chain environments
• Lean, Six Sigma, or APICS certifications (CPIM, CSCP)
• ERP and advanced planning systems experience

Leadership Profile

• Strategic, systems-oriented thinker
• Data-driven and results-focused
• Strong communicator and influencer
• Change agent with a continuous improvement mindset
• Hands-on leader with a bias for execution