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%)

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