Director of Supply Chain - Procurement & Materials

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Full Time Management Sauk Rapids, MN, US

Salary Range: $ To $ Annually

NOW HIRING:
Millerbernd Manufacturing is hiring a Director of Supply Chain
to join our Circular Products Millerbernd team! The Director of Supply Chain
provides strategic leadership and operational oversight for end-to-end supply chain functions, including procurement, planning, inventory management, warehousing, and supplier performance. This role ensures the right materials are in the right place at the right time while optimizing cost, quality, delivery, and working capital to support company growth and operational excellence.

This is an onsite role based in Winsted, MN but will have accountabilities at both locations.

Job Title:Director of Supply Chain
Location:onsite in Sauk Rapids, MN
Salary Range:$140,518 – $173,265 per year (Exempt role)
Shift

Schedule:

1st shift Monday – Friday Business Hours
Shift Differential: 1st shift – N/A

Key Accountabilities:

• Lead, Manage, and Hold Team Accountable (LMA)
• Planning & Inventory Management
• Outsourcing
• Serve Production

As a Director of Supply Chain, you will:

• Develop and execute a comprehensive supply chain strategy aligned with company growth objectives
• Oversee Materials Functions including Procurement, Sourcing Strategy, Contract Negotiations, and Supplier Selection
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives that enhance service levels, reduce total landed cost, and improve inventory turns
• Identify and mitigate supply chain risks to ensure business continuity
• Build strategic supplier partnerships focused on On-Time-Delivery, Quality, and Best Total Cost
• Monitor Departmental KPI’s & Response Processes
• Ensure compliance with contractual, regulatory, and ethical standards
• Optimize demand planning, forecasting accuracy, and inventory control processes
• Establish inventory targets that support customer service while minimizing excess and obsolete inventory
• Improve material flow and replenishment strategies across facilities
• Manage inbound freight strategies to optimize service and cost
• Develop and manage departmental budgets
• Drive data-based decision making using ERP and analytics tools

Role Qualifications as a Director of Supply Chain:

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Business Operations or equivalent combination of education and experience considered
• Proven experience in a leadership role overseeing supply chain functions, preference to leading within a Manufacturing organization
• Proven ability to dig into details, and build processes with a sense of urgency
• In-depth knowledge of ERP systems and data workflows
• Experience working with metal fabrication preferred
• Strong strategic thinking and problem-solving skills, with a demonstrated ability to develop and execute operational strategies
• Excellent leadership and team management capabilities, fostering a collaborative and results-driven work environment
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact effectively with stakeholders at all levels
• Experience in converting make parts to purchased, and leveraging outsourcing capabilities in support of production needs
• Demonstrated experience in process improvement, operational efficiency, and implementing best practices
• Strong analytical and data-driven mindset, proficient in utilizing metrics to drive decision-making
• Proven track record of successfully managing complex projects and delivering high-quality results within budget and timeline constraints
• Ability to adapt to a fast-paced and evolving environment, balancing multiple priorities effectively

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit/stand; talk or hear; and use hands to finger, handle, or touch objects or controls. The employee is regularly required to stand and walk short distances. On occasion, the employee may be required to stoop, bend, or reach above the shoulders. While on the production floor, all employees are required to wear company-provided personal protective equipment…