Director of Supply Chain

Director of Supply Chain $170000 - $190000 per year | Denton, TX | On-site | Permanent Director of Supply Chain | Food Manufacturing | $170K - $190K + 30% bonus + Equity A bit about us: Founded nearly a century ago and based in Muenster, Texas, with an additional manufacturing worksite in Denton, we are a long-established manufacturing organization focused on operational excellence, quality, and continuously improving the way we serve our customers. Our leadership team works closely across supply chain, procurement, production, warehousing, and operations, creating an environment where leaders have the opportunity to influence strategy while remaining connected to day-to-day manufacturing operations. Why join us? Leadership-Level Opportunity: Serve as a key member of the leadership team reporting directly to the CFO Full Supply Chain Ownership: Lead purchasing, logistics, inventory, forecasting, capacity planning, master scheduling, and warehousing Strategic + Operational Impact: Drive both long-term supply chain strategy and day-to-day execution Continuous Improvement Focus: Establish KPIs, improve processes, optimize material usage, and strengthen organizational performance Supplier & Procurement Influence: Lead supplier assessments, negotiations, purchasing strategy, and risk management Established Manufacturing Organization: Join a company founded nearly a century ago Multi-Site Exposure: Support operations in both Muenster and Denton, Texas Job Details Key Responsibilities & Duties Lead the company's Supply Chain and Warehousing functions. Oversee purchasing, procurement, logistics, inventory management, forecasting, capacity planning, and master scheduling. Drive continuous improvement across purchasing, production planning, scheduling, inventory, and supplier coordination. Build and maintain relationships with suppliers, distributors, vendors, customers, partners, and internal departments. Lead demand forecasting and analyze inventory flow and material requirements. Establish and manage inventory reorder points. Develop forecasting models and conduct supply chain planning and analysis. Manage supplier assessments, purchasing activities, purchase orders, and contract negotiations. Use sales and analytical data to support supply planning and production goals. Ensure components, materials, and products are available when required. Optimize material usage and the acquisition, production, and distribution process. Identify potential supply disruptions and communicate risks and opportunities to leadership. Develop and monitor supply chain KPIs and operating standards. Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, effectiveness, and resource utilization. Monitor supplier risks and other potential supply chain disruptions. Maintain compliance with applicable federal, state, and local requirements. Support departmental budgeting and performance against financial targets. Lead process and operational excellence initiatives across the supply chain organization. Qualifications Needed: Bachelor's degree in Business, Economics, or another relevant field. Minimum 8 years of Supply Chain Management experience. Strong experience across procurement/purchasing, inventory management, forecasting, production planning, and scheduling. Experience leading or overseeing warehousing and logistics functions. Strong background in supplier management, supplier assessments, purchasing negotiations, and contract negotiations. Experience developing and managing demand forecasts, inventory reorder points, and forecast models. Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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