Director, Supply Chain Management

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Type of contract:

Full-time, Permanent Experience level:

Management Remote work:

Not available

Job field:

Supply Chain Status:

Ongoing recruitment, entry date flexible

Posting date:2026/11/04

Job number:_08663

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The Director, Supply Chain Management will lead the plant’s end-to-end supply chain, including demand and production planning, material management, customer delivery, internal warehouse operations, shop floor logistics and transportation. As a member of the plant leadership team, develop and execute a clear supply chain strategy that improves customer satisfaction, operational performance and cost efficiency. Build a high-performing organization and drive continuous improvement, digitalization and data-driven decision-making in alignment with Plant Management, AVP Supply Chain North America and the BU Head of SCM & Logistics.

Supply Chain Strategy and Performance Represent Supply Chain Management in the plant leadership team and develop a shared vision and strategy with department leaders, aligned with plant and business unit objectives.

Set goals in coordination with plant management and other functional heads. Regularly review performance and initiate corrective actions within delegated authority whenever targets are ve structural improvements across all plant supply chain functions, strengthen cross-functional collaboration and implement common business processes and best practices.

Planning and Customer Management Lead demand, production, capacity and material planning, aligning customer requirements with supplier capabilities and plant resources.

Drive the plant’s sales and operations planning process to balance customer delivery, production efficiency, inventory and working capital.

Oversee supply-chain-related customer communication, delivery commitments and escalations. Lead cross-functional recovery plans and ensure timely, transparent communication.

Proactively manage supply risks, material shortages and delivery disruptions together with Purchasing, Production, Quality, Sales and suppliers.

Financial Management and Operational Execution Own and improve the plant’s supply chain KPIs:
Days Inventory Outstanding (DIO), Customer Delivery Performance, premium freight (special freight), transportation costs, warehouse costs and personnel costs.

Develop and manage budgets and forecasts with department leaders and Finance. Deliver measurable cost savings while maintaining customer service, safety and operational stability.

Lead internal warehouse operations and shop floor logistics, including receiving, storage, inventory accuracy, internal material flow, production line replenishment and finished goods handling. Ensure safe, efficient and reliable material supply to production through close coordination with Production and Planning.

Oversee inbound and outbound transportation. Optimize packaging, freight consolidation, carrier performance and transportation costs.

Manage transportation and warehouse service providers, including service levels, contract negotiations and cost control, in alignment with Purchasing and business unit standards.

Ensure supply chain operations comply with applicable trade, customs, transportation and safety requirements.

Leadership, Systems and Continuous Improvement Lead, coach and develop the supply chain organization, with emphasis on strengthening managers’ leadership skills, employee engagement, accountability and succession planning.

Drive implementation, adoption and continuous improvement of SAP, mobilizing local key users and coordinating support from the regional and BU SCX team.

Advance digitalization, data quality and analytics to improve planning accuracy, operational transparency and…