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CelLink Corporation · 1 day ago

Supply Chain Director

San Francisco Bay Area

Full-time

Onsite

Lead/Staff, Director/Executive

$180K/yr - $200K/yr

5+ years exp

CelLink Corporation is seeking a Director of Supply Chain to lead sourcing, contract negotiations, and supplier management across the organization. The role focuses on developing sourcing strategies, optimizing supplier performance, and ensuring operational excellence while maintaining company standards.

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Hiring Manager

Ariana L.

Responsibilities

Drive both strategic and tactical sourcing strategies across all commodities; develop action plans that mitigate risk and optimize total cost

Negotiate favorable terms and conditions with Tier II and Tier III suppliers and service providers

Collaborate with Production and Sales to optimize inventory levels, balancing minimal holding costs with exceptional on-time delivery performance

Maintain accurate and up-to-date master data in the ERP system reflecting current supply chain and economic conditions

Own supplier development programs and lead actions to improve key performance metrics

Establish quarterly supplier improvement plans and systematically track supplier performance

Develop inventory control processes to enhance material flow, facility layout, cost-effectiveness, and accuracy

Conduct frequent supplier visits and audits to ensure compliance with company requirements

Generate forward-looking material consumption reports and take proactive steps to prevent shortages

Support Engineering with tooling requests, specifications, and supplier negotiations

Ensure clear and timely communication with suppliers regarding forecasts, business conditions, and performance expectations; translate supplier feedback into actionable improvements

Partner with Finance to identify excess and obsolete inventory and lead disposition efforts

Coordinate cross-functional actions to ensure inventory accuracy, including improvements in supplier counts and labeling

Foster a positive work culture aligned with senior leadership objectives

Perform other professional duties as assigned

Qualification

Commodity sourcingContract negotiationsSupplier developmentMRP functionalityInventory planning/controlRoot Cause AnalysisFinancial principlesChange managementISO standardsCommunication skillsProblem-solving abilitiesEmotional intelligenceLeadership

Required

Bachelor's degree in Business, Operations Management, Purchasing/Procurement, Supply Chain, or a related field

Minimum of 5+ years of experience in commodity sourcing, purchasing, and contract negotiations; automotive industry experience strongly preferred

Strong understanding of MRP functionality and inventory planning/control

Solid background in Root Cause Analysis (RCA)

Proven experience in supplier development and supplier performance management

Working knowledge of financial principles relevant to supply chain decisions

Excellent communication skills and high emotional intelligence

Demonstrated judgment, tact, and diplomacy when interacting with internal and external stakeholders

Self-motivated leader with an enthusiastic, hands-on approach

Preferred

Expertise in contracting, negotiation, and change management

Experience with ISO quality standards and certifications

Strong problem-solving abilities with the capability to independently resolve complex issues

Ability to create, analyze, and present data for leadership decision-making

Ability to work effectively under pressure while managing multiple and conflicting priorities

Strong verbal and written communication skills

Ability to understand the 'big picture' and translate strategic goals into tactical execution plans

Company

CelLink Corporation

CelLink’s high-conductance flexible circuits consolidate busing, fusing, voltage monitoring, and temperature sensing into a single integrated solution.

Founded in 2011

San Carlos, California, USA

201-500 employees