Our client is a well-established consumer products company with over 50 years of experience in manufacturing and sourcing consumer product goods.
The Supply Chain Director is responsible for leading and optimizing the company’s global supply chain to ensure timely delivery, quality standards, and margin goals are met. This role involves managing vendor relationships, freight, and compliance, while overseeing a high-performing team and collaborating cross-functionally with Sales, Operations, Product Development, Merchandising, and Inventory Planning.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Lead and continuously improve the global supply chain for cost-effective, timely, and high-quality delivery.
- Coach and mentor the Supply Chain team to foster a high-performance culture.
- Manage supplier performance and ensure compliance with quality standards and vendor agreements.
- Oversee the purchase order lifecycle and ensure accurate communication across teams.
- Monitor product testing and compliance activities to meet industry standards and control costs.
- Manage freight and logistics operations including customs compliance and rate negotiations.
- Analyze material and product costs; identify cost-saving opportunities with vendors.
- Source and qualify new suppliers to strengthen the supply chain and reduce risk.
- Conduct factory audits and resolve quality issues with vendors.
- Communicate supply chain timelines and issues to internal teams and support adjustments.
- Collaborate with Accounting to ensure accurate vendor payments and budget alignment.
- Lead or support strategic projects to enhance supply chain resilience and business performance.
Skills & Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or related field (or equivalent experience)
- 5+ years of progressive supply chain experience, including sourcing from China
- 3+ years of team management experience
- Strong negotiation and supplier relationship management skills
- Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration abilities
- Highly organized with attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities
- Analytical mindset focused on process improvement and problem-solving
- Experience with ERP systems; Microsoft Dynamics Business Central is a plus
- Comfortable using technology to enhance supply chain visibility and efficiency
