Navigate Search · 2 hours ago
Director Supply Chain Operations
Navigate Search is partnering with a small-midsize manufacturing company in the Morris County, NJ area that is looking to add a Director of Supply Chain to their team. The role involves developing and executing strategic supply chain processes, leading a team, and working with the leadership team to build a strategy for financial and future growth. The position provides the opportunity to make a significant impact on the company.
Responsibilities
Develop, implement, and execute strategic supply chain processes in support of supply chain and business objectives, including sourcing of new suppliers as needed
Responsible for managing plant level associates who create and achieve production/purchase plans in support of goals & objectives
Maintains departmental exception system, documentation review, employee time management and performance review processing, employee training, budget control and daily scheduling
Meets with suppliers to discuss issues, performance, and future strategies. Evaluates supplier processes and partners with suppliers to establish Best in Class performance
Responsible for long-term planning of the raw material market, supply base optimization, and financial implications of the material spend
Accountable for optimizing inventory turns - minimize excess & obsolete inventory through product life cycle management
Accountable for maximizing service levels, in conjunction with inventory goals, through distribution requirement planning and deployment
Leads and facilitates cross functional teams in support of strategic initiatives both within the supply chain organization and across the business units
Responsible for providing management with inventory projections and proactively identifies service level issues
Qualification
Required
BS in Supply Chain, Operations, or other related degree
10+ years relevant experience
Experience working in a manufacturing environment
Strong leadership skills including leading projects with broad scope and impact outside own department and promotes teamwork between departments
Complete, in-depth understanding of all aspects of the business including profitability, inventory turns, and service levels
Preferred
MBA and APICS certification