Surplus City · 16 hours ago
Director of Supply Chain
Lafayette, IN
Contract
Hybrid
Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
5+ years expSurplus City is looking for a dynamic Director of Supply Chain to join their team. The successful candidate will be responsible for establishing inventory sources, negotiating pricing, and interfacing with the CFO and CEO to optimize supply chain operations.
CommercialConstructionElectronicsHeating Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC)IndustrialResidential
Responsibilities
Engaged with supply partners and pursuing inventory opportunities
Create and deploy a systematic approach to inventory acquisition via outreach and inbound inquiries
Protect and support margin with strategic purchasing and bidding on overstock inventory
Strategically place inventory across our warehouse network for optimal sell through
Track and maintain accountability on purchased equipment, monitoring POs and ensuring maximum delivery quantity
Negotiate supply contracts, whether on the individual purchase or larger relationships
Technical resource for Sales organization on equipment and parts
Assist in commercial readiness of purchased goods
Compile vendor scorecards as directed by VP, Supply Chain
Use HVAC experience to help guide the Supply organization
Assist in the development of other Supply staff members
Assist VP, Supply Chain in Surplus City SIOP (Sales, Inventory, Operations Planning)
Communicate with customers, vendors, and team to meet commitments
Ensure records are maintained and reports are completed in a timely manner
Adhere to company policies and procedures as outlined and detailed in the Employee Handbook
Any additional responsibilities as assigned by the VP, Supply Chain
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Business or related field or the equivalent in related work experience, MBA a plus
5+ years experience in HVAC, either manufacturing or distribution Value Chain
3+ years experience in Value Chain/Supply Chain roles
Knowledge of ERP and systems
Working knowledge and exposure to forecast, sales, and operational planning system and tools
Strong PC skills (MS Suite), including proficiency in Excel
Fundamental knowledge of employment law required
Experience developing collaborative partnerships at all levels of an organization, both internally and externally
Excellent communication, internal customer service, and organizational skills
Proven problem solving and critical thinking skills
Ability to work independently and drive results with minimal direct supervision
Travel will be less than 15% of this role, but ability to travel to vendor sites and trade shows periodically
Work in an office setting
Sit at a desk and operate a computer for extended periods of time
Company
Surplus City
From a small two-person operation started in Lebanon, Indiana, in 1975, we grew into an industry necessity with over 600,000 sq ft of warehouse space filled with new brand-name heating, air conditioning, refrigeration equipment, and parts.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageCompany data provided by crunchbase