<p>Title: Supply Chain Director</p> <p>Position Overview</p> <p>The Supply Chain Director will oversee the strategic management and optimization of the company's supply chain operations. This role is responsible for developing and executing supply chain strategies that align with organizational objectives, managing end-to-end processes, and ensuring seamless collaboration across planning, sourcing, production, and logistics. The Supply Chain Director will focus on driving efficiency, reducing costs, and ensuring quality standards are met. This position requires strong leadership, analytical skills, and expertise in supply chain management principles.</p> <p>Key Responsibilities</p> <ul> <li> <p>Strategic Planning:</p> </li><li> <p>Develop and implement a long-term supply chain strategy to support business goals and scalability</p> </li><li> <p>Collaborate with executive leadership to align supply chain objectives with corporate strategy</p> </li><li> <p>Identify opportunities for cost savings and operational improvements while maintaining quality and service standards</p> </li><li> <p>Demand Planning and Forecasting:</p> </li><li> <p>Lead forecasting processes by working with finance, sales and marketing teams to ensure accurate demand predictions</p> </li><li> <p>Create comprehensive production and procurement plans to meet market demand</p> </li><li> <p>Sourcing and Procurement:</p> </li><li> <p>Oversee supplier relationships, including selection, contract negotiations, and performance evaluations</p> </li><li> <p>Ensure procurement strategies meet cost-efficiency and quality requirements</p> </li><li> <p>Drive the onboarding process for new suppliers, ensuring compliance with company standards</p> </li><li> <p>Inventory Management:</p> </li><li> <p>Optimize inventory levels to balance costs and product availability</p> </li><li> <p>Implement systems for real-time inventory tracking and management</p> </li><li> <p>Conduct regular reviews of inventory to ensure alignment with demand forecasts</p> </li><li> <p>Logistics and Distribution:</p> </li><li> <p>Monitor supply chain to ensure products are delivered on time and meet customer expectations</p> </li><li> <p>Process Improvement:</p> </li><li> <p>Identify inefficiencies in supply chain operations and lead initiatives for process optimization</p> </li><li> <p>Implement and manage tools and technologies to improve operational performance</p> </li><li> <p>Use data analytics to make informed decisions and track key performance indicators (KPIs)</p> </li><li> <p>Risk Management:</p> </li><li> <p>Assess and mitigate risks within supply chain, including disruptions and supplier-related issues</p> </li><li> <p>Develop contingency plans to maintain business continuity</p> </li><li> <p>Team Leadership:</p> </li><li> <p>Manage and mentor supply chain team, fostering a culture of excellence and continuous improvement</p> </li><li> <p>Collaborate cross-functionally with other departments to achieve shared goals</p> </li><li> <p>Compliance and Quality Assurance:</p> </li><li> <p>Ensure all supply chain activities comply with industry regulations and standards</p> </li><li> <p>Work with suppliers to maintain high-quality materials and adherence to specifications</p> </li></ul> <p>Key Metrix and Performance Indicators</p> <ul> <li> <p>Cost:</p> </li><li> <p>Reduce overall supply chain costs while maintaining quality and delivery standards</p> </li><li> <p>Optimize cost of goods sold (COGS) and Inbound freight expenses</p> </li><li> <p>Efficiency:</p> </li><li> <p>Improve supply chain cycle time and inventory turnover rates</p> </li><li> <p>Enhance GMROI across product families to optimize inventory investment and maximize profitability</p> </li><li> <p>Quality:</p> </li><li> <p>Maintain low defect rates in raw materials and finished goods</p> </li><li> <p>Ensure high supplier quality scores through regular evaluations</p> </li><li> <p>Customer Satisfaction</p> </li><li> <p>Achieve high customer order fill rates</p> </li><li> <p>Minimize returns rates through quality assurance and optimized inventory management</p> </li></ul> <p>Qualifications & Experience</p> <ul> <li> <p>Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related field.</p> </li><li> <p>Master's degree or professional certification (e.g., APICS, CSCP, PMP) is highly desirable.</p> </li><li> <p>7-10 years of progressive experience in supply chain management or related roles.</p> </li><li> <p>Proven leadership in managing complex supply chain operations, including vendor management and logistics.</p> </li><li> <p>Knowledge of industry regulations and compliance requirements.</p> </li></ul>