Supply Chain Director

We're looking for a strategic builder to own procurement, demand planning, inventory, logistics, and distribution. You'll mentor a high‑performing team, standardize with Engineering to reduce SKU complexity, and deploy digital tools/AI that improve speed, visibility, and decision quality across lines of business.

What you'll do:

• Build & develop the team:
  Lead Purchasing Managers and planners; establish training & cross‑training programs across functions and geographies.
• Own planning & S&OP:
  Drive documented, data‑driven forecasts using budgets, historical sales, promotional plans, and project schedules—delivering right item/right place/right time.
• Simplify service delivery:
  Partner with Engineering to standardize designs and cut complexity—fewer SKUs, lower inventory valuation, faster delivery, higher service levels.
• Supplier strategy & negotiations:
  Lead term sheets/QBRs; improve order‑to‑delivery turnaround, launch notifications, and supplier service levels.
• Automation & analytics:
  Champion digital tools and AI‑enabled reporting for forecasting, sourcing, procurement, invoicing, and performance dashboards.
• Inventory excellence:
  Set policy/governance to minimize obsolescence through proactive lifecycle planning and collaborative SKU management.
• Cross‑functional leadership:
  Align Construction, Marketing, Finance, Engineering, and each Line of Business to shared KPIs, clear decision rights, and transparent reporting.

What you'll bring:

Required

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years progressive leadership in planning, purchasing, and/or supply chain supporting highly volatile demand.
• Proven people leadership across multi‑site teams; strong organization, decision‑making, and follow‑through.
• Negotiation expertise with measurable supplier performance improvements.
• Excellent oral/written communication; fluency in Microsoft Excel and Office.

Preferred

• Experience in telecom or technical industries.
• CPM or related certifications (e.g., APICS CPIM/CSCP, Six Sigma).
• Familiarity with modern ERP/WMS/TMS and planning/analytics tools; enthusiasm for AI/automation.