Onsite with travel domestic and international travel requirements (5-7 weeks annually)
The Senior Director of Global Supply Chain Operations leads all aspects of the supply chain, from procurement to customer delivery. Responsibilities include supplier selection, strategic sourcing, contract negotiation, risk management, quoting, purchasing, receiving, and inventory control.
The role oversees purchasing and warehouse teams, builds strategic supplier relationships, and drives performance in customer satisfaction, on-time delivery, cost efficiency, quality, risk reduction, and sustainability.
JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Strategic Planning and Execution:
- Develop and implement supply chain strategies to optimize efficiency, reduce costs, and improve customer satisfaction.
- Align supply chain operations with overall business objectives.
- Identify and address supply chain risks and opportunities.
- Procurement and Supplier Management:
- Oversee supplier evaluation and selection by assessing potential global suppliers based on their production processes and quality capabilities.
- Negotiate contracts with suppliers, ensuring favorable terms and pricing.
- Manage supplier relationships, fostering strong partnerships.
- Ensure compliance with procurement policies and procedures.
- Operations Management:
- Oversee logistics and distribution, ensuring timely and accurate delivery of products.
- Monitor and analyze supply chain performance, identifying areas for improvement.
- Manage inventory levels, ensuring sufficient supplier capacity and stock inventory to meet demand while minimizing holding costs.
- Team Leadership and Development:
- Lead and motivate a team of supply chain professionals including purchasing, receiving/shipping, and warehouse operations.
- Foster a collaborative and high-performing team environment.
- Provide guidance, support, and training to team members.
- Continuous Improvement:
- Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency, reduce costs, and enhance customer satisfaction.
- Stay abreast of industry trends and best practices in supply chain management.
- Drive innovation and automation within the supply chain.
JOB REQUIREMENTS AND MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, Operations Management, Engineering, or a related field.
- Experience: Extensive experience (minimum of 10 years) with a proven track record of success leading supply chain and operations functions for a specialty manufacturing and/or build-to-print distribution company. Aviation experience is highly valued.
- Leadership Skills: Ability to set strategic direction and implement tactical action plans to achieve business goals and objectives, foster collaboration, and empower teams through communication and interpersonal skills.
- Analytical Skills: Ability to analyze data, identify trends, and make data-driven decisions to manage suppliers and overall supply chain performance and KPIs.
- Problem-Solving Skills: Ability to identify and resolve supply chain issues effectively.
- Technical Skills: Knowledge of engineering data in the design and manufacturing processes, and proficiency in relevant software and systems, such as ERP, SCM, and WMS.
- Industry Knowledge: Deep understanding of the aviation industry sector in which the company operates is an advantage.
- Negotiation and Collaboration Skills: Ability to build strong relationships and negotiate contracts with global suppliers and collaborate with customers and internal functional teams.
- Global travel: Ability to travel internationally 5 – 7 weeks annually to visit global suppliers and represent the company in a professional manner to perform responsibilities listed above.
