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Videndum plc · 1 month ago

Director of Purchasing & Supply Chain Operations

Irvine, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Director/Executive

10+ years exp

Videndum Creative Solutions is an Oscar-winning team of creatives and innovators focused on developing technologies for multimedia production. The Director of Purchasing & Supply Chain Operations will lead the strategic direction and execution of the global supply chain, overseeing sourcing, procurement, logistics, and inventory management while driving process improvements and managing supplier relationships.

BroadcastingPhotography

Responsibilities

Manage and optimize a global supply chain logistics network with multiple supply points

Ensure all regulatory and compliance measures are met within global guidelines. Specifically experienced with recent tariff regulations

Analyzing material movement to develop both short- and long-range programs to minimize inventory costs, meet schedule requirements, and mitigate risk

Managing and maintaining supplier relationships, monitoring their performance, and proactively addressing supply issues

Collaborating with finance, planning, and materials management to determine and maintain optimal inventory levels

Actively seeking out and implementing continuous improvement initiatives within planning and procurement, including process improvement and cost savings

Leading and executing supply chain–related projects from concept to completion

Provide leadership and support to planning and procurement

Establishes, implements, and communicates the strategic direction of the organization’s operations division

Collaborates with other VCS affiliates and departments to carry out the organization’s goals and objectives

Identifies, recommends, and implements new processes, technologies, and systems to improve and streamline organizational processes in manufacturing on-site

Ensures that departmental decisions and project plans, such as those for staffing, development, organization, material efficiency, hardware acquisitions, and facilities, are in line with the organization’s business plan and vision

Reviews and approves cost-control reports, cost estimates, and staffing requirements for projects

Establishes and administers the department’s budget

Presents periodic performance reports and metrics to the chief financial officer and other leadership

Maintains knowledge of emerging technologies and trends in operations management

Identifies training needs and ensures proper training is developed and provided

Implements Health and Safety Program

Performs other related duties as assigned

Qualification

Global supply chain managementCost performance managementSupplier relationship managementProject managementTariff regulations experienceAnalytical skillsP&L skillsContinuous improvement initiativesLeadership experienceCommunication skills