Director of Supply Chain

Description

At District Photo, our employees are the heart of our company. District Photo is seeking a Director of Supply Chain to support our multi-site facilities.

The Director of Supply Chain is a strategic position, accountable for the company’s Procurement & Logistics (in &
-outbound); responsible for delivering the latest supply chain solutions, applying strategic thinking in a dynamic, fast-paced environment, while understanding customer requirements and driving the strategic direction of the business.

The incumbent will lead the performance and continuous improvement of the company’s procurement and supply chain with organizational focus on reliability, innovation, service, cost and quality, and demonstrate the ability to successfully reach company goals in an environment in which a wide degree of creativity and latitude is required.

This is a hands‑on leadership role responsible for developing and executing a world‑class procurement strategy across paper, printing materials, packaging, production supplies, equipment, components, and other direct and indirect materials. The ideal candidate combines strong people leadership with deep procurement expertise, exceptional negotiation skills, technology fluency, and a data‑driven approach to supply chain management
.

The Director will partner closely with Operations, Manufacturing, Finance, Sales, and Executive Leadership to ensure the company has the right materials, at the right cost, quality, and time, while continuously improving working capital, supplier performance, and operational efficiency.

Experience in digital printing, commercial printing, photo products, paper, print finishing, packaging, or related manufacturing environments is highly desirable.

401K, paid vacation, paid holidays, sick and safe leave, life insurance, medical, dental, vision, and short/long term disability benefits.

At DPI, our success is powered by our people and its client’s satisfaction ratings. Our culture allows employees to be engaged, empowered, and rewarded. We are a diverse and inclusive company who seeks to expand our brand by hiring collaborative individuals who think outside of the box. We are committed to providing a safe and healthy workplace for all of our employees and visitors.

Founded in 1949 by Melvin Cohen as a small black & white photo lab, the business grew during the last half of the 20th century into a large wholesale photofinishing lab serving mid-Atlantic retailers and a national mail order film business. In the late 1990's under Neil Cohen’s leadership, DPI acquired a photo business in the UK and has transitioned from a mid-Atlantic film developing lab to multiple state-of-the-art digital labs shipping millions of photos worldwide every day.

Today, District is one of the largest variable data printing companies in the world as their facilities comprise over a million square feet of manufacturing space with a global reach that sets them apart in the digital printing market. With 7 production fulfillment facilities located in the United States (MD, PA, KY, AZ), England, the Czech Republic & Australia, District Photo is the leader in creating photo-based products as they deliver millions of prints, greeting cards, books, calendars, blankets, mugs, and other gift items yearly.

• Own the company's overall procurement and supply chain strategy across three facilities in three states (AZ, KY, and MD).
• Lead, develop, and hold accountable the procurement, supply chain and logistics team.
• Establish consistent procurement processes, policies, controls, and best practices across all locations.
• Develop purchasing strategies that balance cost,…