Director Global Supply Chain

Supply Chain Director – Global Manufacturing Operations

Location:

Tomball, TX 77375

Work Type:
Direct Hire, 100% Onsite

Compensation: $165,000 – $185,000 base + bonus (~10%)

(Flexibility for the right candidate based on experience)

We are seeking a strategic and hands‑on Supply Chain Director to build and lead global supply chain operations for a growing manufacturing organization supporting complex, project‑based production environments.

This is a high‑impact leadership role where you will operate as a player/coach, initially building the function from the ground up while scaling processes, systems, and teams to support rapid growth and global expansion.

You will have end‑to‑end ownership of supply chain performance across sourcing, procurement, planning, inventory, logistics, and supplier management.

• Lead all supply chain functions including sourcing, procurement, material planning, inventory management, logistics, and supplier performance
• Develop and execute global sourcing strategies for complex manufactured components and assemblies
• Build scalable processes, procedures, and operational controls to support long‑term growth

• Establish and manage global supplier relationships, including qualification, onboarding, negotiation, and performance management
• Drive cost savings, supplier performance improvements, and risk mitigation strategies
• Expand and support multi‑site and international supplier networks

• Implement material planning and inventory control processes, including MRP and demand planning
• Optimize inventory levels, material flow, and working capital
• Oversee domestic and international logistics, including freight, transportation, and trade compliance

• Lead ERP implementation and help stand up systems from the ground up
• Oversee supply chain data structure including item master, supplier data, BOMs, and planning parameters
• Drive system optimization and reporting to support operational visibility and decision‑making

• Partner closely with Operations, Engineering, Finance, and Project Management teams
• Align material availability with production schedules and project timelines
• Support company‑wide operational and growth initiatives

• Establish and track KPIs including on‑time delivery, supplier performance, inventory accuracy, lead times, and cost savings
• Build dashboards and reporting to provide insights to leadership
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives across the supply chain function

• Build and scale the supply chain organization as the company grows
• Recruit, mentor, and develop supply chain professionals across locations
• Establish structure, accountability, and long‑term scalability

7–10+ years of progressive experience in:
Supply chain, Procurement, Operations leadership

• Proven experience in global supply chain operations within manufacturing environments
• Hands‑on experience implementing or standing up ERP systems from scratch
• Strong background across sourcing, procurement, planning, inventory, and logistics
• Experience building and scaling supply chain processes in a high‑growth environment
• Ability to work cross‑functionally with Operations, Engineering, and Finance

• Technical or engineering exposure with the ability to understand manufactured components
• Experience supporting international operations and global supply chain activities
• Experience building or scaling supply chain functions in a startup or high‑growth environment

• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills across teams and leadership levels
• Calm, effective decision‑maker in fast‑paced and complex environments
• Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple priorities and competing demands
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving capabilities

• Opportunity to build and scale a global supply chain function from the ground up
• High‑visibility leadership role with direct impact on business growth
• Collaborative, cross‑functional environment
• Competitive compensation and bonus structure