Director of Supply Chain
Job in
Lafayette, Tippecanoe County, Indiana, 47903, USA
Listed on 2026-02-11
Listing for:
Surplus City Liquidators
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-02-11
Job specializations:
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Business
Supply Chain / Intl. Trade -
Supply Chain/Logistics
Procurement / Purchasing, Supply Chain / Intl. Trade
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Overview
We have continued to grow our team and we are now looking to add a dynamic Director of Supply Chain to our staff. The successful Supply Chain Manager is responsible for establishing meaningful inventory sources, negotiating pricing on surplus/overstock purchase, and establishing standard retail pricing. Additionally, this role will interface significantly with the CFO and CEO. This role is remote, with up to 1 week in office per quarter possible and rare travel for trade shows and vendor meetings.
Responsibilities- Engaged with supply partners and pursuing inventory opportunities
- Create and deploy a systematic approach to inventory acquisition via outreach and inbound inquiries
- Protect and support margin with strategic purchasing and bidding on overstock inventory
- Strategically place inventory across our warehouse network for optimal sell through
- Track and maintain accountability on purchased equipment, monitoring POs and ensuring maximum delivery quantity
- Negotiate supply contracts, whether on the individual purchase or larger relationships
- Technical resource for Sales organization on equipment and parts
- Assist in commercial readiness of purchased goods
- Compile vendor scorecards as directed by VP, Supply Chain
- Use HVAC experience to help guide the Supply organization
- Assist in the development of other Supply staff members
- Assist VP, Supply Chain in Surplus City SIOP (Sales, Inventory, Operations Planning)
- Communicate with customers, vendors, and team to meet commitments.
- Ensure records are maintained and reports are completed in a timely manner
- Adhere to company policies and procedures as outlined and detailed in the Employee Handbook
- Any additional responsibilities as assigned by the VP, Supply Chain.
- Bachelor’s degree in Business or related field or the equivalent in related work experience, MBA a plus
- 5+ years experience in HVAC, either manufacturing or distribution Value Chain
- 3+ years experience in Value Chain/Supply Chain roles
- Knowledge of ERP and systems
- Working knowledge and exposure to forecast, sales, and operational planning system and tools
- Strong PC skills (MS Suite), including proficiency in Excel
- Fundamental knowledge of employment law required
- Experience developing collaborative partnerships at all levels of an organization, both internally and externally
- Excellent communication, internal customer service, and organizational skills
- Proven problem solving and critical thinking skills
- Ability to work independently and drive results with minimal direct supervision
- Travel will be less than 15% of this role, but ability to travel to vendor sites and trade shows periodically
- Work in an office setting
- Sit at a desk and operate a computer for extended periods of time
- Work in an office setting
- Sit at a desk and operate a computer for extended periods of time
Position Requirements
5+ Years
work experience
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