Director of Supply Chain

Job Brief

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.

Requirements & Qualifications

• 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

This job requires the ability to:

• Work in an office setting
• Sit at a desk and operate a computer for extended periods of time