Supply Chain Director

Job Title: Supply Chain Director, North America Location: Houston, TX (On-site) Yinlun TDI LLC is a leading provider of advanced thermal management solutions for the U.S. automotive, commercial truck, and off highway markets. Following the acquisition by Zhejiang Yinlun Co., Ltd., Yinlun TDI has further strengthened its engineering expertise and manufacturing capabilities in the United States. Headquartered in Houston, TX, Yinlun TDI LLC maintains sales and engineering facilities in California, Michigan, and Illinois. With strong support from our parent company, we are well positioned for continued growth across conventional heat exchangers, hybrid, electric vehicle (EV), and autonomous driving sectors. Yinlun TDI LLC is an ISO 14001 and IATF 16949 certified manufacturer of heat exchangers and fluid cooling components for automotive, commercial truck, bus, and industrial markets. Position Overview We are seeking an experienced Supply Chain Director / Manager, North America to lead and oversee supply chain activities across the United States and Mexico operations. This position is responsible for strategic sourcing, procurement, supplier management, customs and trade compliance, logistics coordination, inventory optimization, and supply chain risk management. The role will work closely with Operations, Engineering, Quality, Finance, and Sales teams to ensure a stable, cost-effective, and compliant supply chain throughout North America. This position will also support business growth, operational excellence, supplier localization, cost reduction, and customer satisfaction. Key Responsibilities Lead North America supply chain operations across the U.S. and Mexico, including sourcing, procurement, supplier management, logistics, customs compliance, and inventory control. Develop and execute sourcing and procurement strategies to support business growth, cost reduction, supplier localization, and supply chain resilience. Manage supplier selection, RFQ processes, contract negotiations, supplier performance reviews, audits, and escalation activities. Partner with Quality, Engineering, Operations, and Finance teams to support APQP, PPAP, supplier qualification, new product launches, and ongoing production needs. Oversee import/export activities, customs brokers, freight forwarders, and logistics providers to ensure cost-effective and compliant cross-border operations. Ensure compliance with U.S., Mexico, and international trade regulations, including USMCA requirements, tariff classification, country-of-origin determination, and trade documentation. Develop inventory and material planning strategies to improve material availability, inventory accuracy, inventory turns, and working capital efficiency. Identify and mitigate supply chain risks related to suppliers, logistics, trade compliance, material shortages, and geopolitical factors. Build, develop, and lead supply chain teams across North America while promoting accountability, continuous improvement, collaboration, and operational excellence. Qualifications Education Bachelor’s degree or above in Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Business Administration, Logistics, Operations Management, or a related field. Professional Experience Minimum 10–15 years of progressive supply chain experience in a manufacturing environment. Proven experience leading procurement, supplier management, logistics, customs compliance, and inventory management functions. Experience supporting manufacturing operations across the United States and Mexico preferred. Strong knowledge of strategic sourcing, supplier development, contract negotiation, inventory management, logistics operations, and trade compliance. Experience in automotive, industrial, or other complex manufacturing environments preferred. Strong understanding of U.S. and Mexico customs regulations, USMCA requirements, import/export processes, and cross-border logistics. Demonstrated experience leading cross-functional teams and partnering with Operations, Engineering, Quality, Finance, and Sales. Experience in multinational manufacturing organizations supporting North America and Asia preferred. Skills Strong leadership, communication, negotiation, and analytical skills. Business acumen with the ability to balance cost, quality, delivery, compliance, and risk. Ability to work effectively in a fast‑paced global manufacturing environment. Strong problem‑solving skills and ability to manage complex supply chain challenges. Experience leading cross-functional projects across multiple locations. Knowledge of ERP systems, supply chain planning tools, and inventory management processes. Preferred Qualifications Mandarin Chinese and/or Spanish language proficiency preferred. Experience working with suppliers and operations in the U.S., Mexico, and China. Experience with IATF 16949 manufacturing environments preferred. Experience in automotive, commercial vehicle, thermal management, or industrial manufacturing industries. Experience leading supplier localization, cost reduction, and supply chain improvement initiatives. Travel Requirement This position is based in Houston, Texas, with approximately 30%–50% travel within the United States and Mexico. Competitive salary and performance-based bonus Short-term and long-term disability coverage 401(k) with company match Paid vacation, sick time, holidays, and floating holidays Career growth opportunities in a fast-paced, global environment #J-18808-Ljbffr