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Supply Chain Director
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Ridgeland, Madison County, Mississippi, 39158, USA
Listed on 2026-01-12
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Full Time
position Listed on 2026-01-12
Job specializations:
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Supply Chain/Logistics
Business Management
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Supply Chain Director
Jackson, MS • $190,000 – $210,000
• 2 weeks ago
We’re looking for a strategic builder to own procurement, demand planning, inventory, logistics, and distribution. You’ll mentor a high‑performing team, standardize with Engineering to reduce SKU complexity, and deploy digital tools/AI that improve speed, visibility, and decision quality across lines of business.
What you’ll do:- Build & develop the team: Lead Purchasing Managers and planners; establish training & cross‑training programs across functions and geographies.
- Own planning & S&OP: Drive documented, data‑driven forecasts using budgets, historical sales, promotional plans, and project schedules—delivering right item/right place/right time.
- Simplify service delivery: Partner with Engineering to standardize designs and cut complexity—fewer SKUs, lower inventory valuation, faster delivery, higher service levels.
- Supplier strategy & negotiations: Lead term sheets/QBRs; improve order‑to‑delivery turnaround, launch notifications, and supplier service levels.
- Automation & analytics: Champion digital tools and AI‑enabled reporting for forecasting, sourcing, procurement, invoicing, and performance dashboards.
- Inventory excellence: Set policy/governance to minimize obsolescence through proactive lifecycle planning and collaborative SKU management.
- Cross‑functional leadership: Align Construction, Marketing, Finance, Engineering, and each Line of Business to shared KPIs, clear decision rights, and transparent reporting.
Required
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
- 5+ years progressive leadership in planning, purchasing, and/or supply chain supporting highly volatile demand.
- Proven people leadership across multi‑site teams; strong organization, decision‑making, and follow‑through.
- Negotiation expertise with measurable supplier performance improvements.
- Excellent oral/written communication; fluency in Microsoft Excel and Office.
- Experience in telecom or technical industries.
- CPM or related certifications (e.g., APICS CPIM/CSCP, Six Sigma).
- Familiarity with modern ERP/WMS/TMS and planning/analytics tools; enthusiasm for AI/automation.
Director
Employment typeFull‑time
Job functionSupply Chain
IndustriesStaffing and Recruiting, Telecommunications
Benefits- Medical insurance
- Vision insurance
- 401(k)
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