Columbus McKinnon · 1 month ago
Director, Supply Chain and Procurement
Ballantyne NC
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
10+ years expColumbus McKinnon is a leader in supply chain and procurement, seeking a Director to oversee strategic direction and operational execution across their global operations. The role involves driving supply chain strategies, optimizing efficiency, and managing supplier partnerships to support manufacturing operations worldwide.
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Responsibilities
Develop and execute global supply chain and procurement strategies aligned with corporate objectives, focusing on cost reduction, supplier quality, and delivery performance
Lead strategic sourcing initiatives, supplier negotiations, and contract management to ensure optimal value and risk mitigation
Oversee demand planning, inventory optimization, and logistics operations to support manufacturing and distribution needs
Implement and maintain robust procurement policies, procedures, and systems to ensure compliance and operational excellence
Drive continuous improvement initiatives across the supply chain using Lean, Six Sigma, and Columbus McKinnon Business System (CMBS) methodologies
Direct global inventory management strategies, including internal stock, consignment stock, and advanced methods (Kanban, master scheduling)
Lead strategic and operational purchasing, production planning (master scheduling) and responsibility for the Sales Inventory and Operations Planning process (SIOP)
Create, deploy, and monitor global scorecards and KPIs to ensure throughput, efficiency, and delivery performance
Ensure global production schedules translate into site-level requirements, balancing labor, materials, and capacity
Lead supplier development and risk management programs to ensure continuity of supply and quality assurance
Manage and mentor a high-performing team of supply chain and procurement professionals across multiple sites
Support global sourcing efforts and coordinate with international teams to leverage scale and optimize global supply networks
Maintain industry knowledge and stay current on market trends, regulatory changes, and emerging technologies impacting supply chain and procurement
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering, or related field
10+ years of progressive experience in supply chain and procurement, with 5+ years in a leadership role
Experience in industrial manufacturing, preferably in motion control or material handling equipment
Willingness to travel domestically and outside the US up to 35% of the time
Preferred
Master's degree
Company
Columbus McKinnon
Columbus McKinnon manufactures and sells crane systems, rigging equipment, and divested products.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$1.65B2026-01-20Post Ipo Debt· $1.65B
1996-03-01IPO
Leadership Team
D
David J. Wilson
President and Chief Executive Officer
Recent News
2026-01-23
2025-11-05
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