Supply Director

Team Lead – Supply Chain Recruitment (North America & Europe)

Our client is a rapidly growing specialty chemicals company expanding into new product lines and revenue streams
. They are establishing a new location in Texas as part of their strategic growth plan. Their portfolio includes performance additives, specialty resins, epoxy-based materials, advanced coatings, and high-purity solvents for industries such as coatings, adhesives, electronics, and industrial applications
. The company is committed to operational excellence, innovation, and building a scalable supply chain to support future expansion.

The Supply Director will be responsible for leading supply operations at the new Texas site
, ensuring reliable material flow, production readiness, and seamless support for new product launches. This role will manage a team of 4 direct reports and work closely with the Vice President of Supply Chain to implement strategies that optimize efficiency, cost, and service levels.

• Oversee end-to-end supply operations for the Texas site, including procurement, inventory management, production support, and material flow for products such as performance additives, specialty resins, epoxy-based materials, advanced coatings, and high-purity solvents
  .
• Collaborate closely with the Vice President of Supply Chain to implement global and regional supply strategies aligned with company objectives.
• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of 4 direct reports
  , fostering accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Support new product introductions
  , ensuring materials, production plans, and logistics are coordinated for timely launch.
• Monitor key supply metrics, drive performance improvements, and provide actionable insights to leadership.
• Partner with cross-functional teams including R&D, Quality, Operations, and Finance to ensure seamless supply chain operations.
• Implement supply chain best practices and digital tools to enhance visibility, accuracy, and efficiency.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory, safety, and environmental standards at the site.

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Business, or related field; advanced degree or certifications (APICS/CSCP/CPIM) preferred.
• Minimum of 8–12 years of supply chain experience
  , with at least 3–5 years in a leadership role within specialty chemicals, process manufacturing, or related industries.
• Experience managing direct reports (3–5 people) and cross-functional teams.
• Strong understanding of supply chain operations, including procurement, inventory management, production planning, and logistics.
• Experience supporting new product launches and scaling supply operations in new locations.

• Director

• Full-time

• Supply Chain and Purchasing

• Chemical Manufacturing