Director, Supply Chain

Northpointe Human Capital is currently looking for a Director, Supply Chain to join our client’s growing manufacturing business. As the Director, Supply Chain, you will be responsible for managing all elements of the Supply Chain function. Job Description Defines commodity strategies for each part of business to meet quality, cost, and delivery KPIs whilst minimizing stock/cash commitments. Implements and maintains long term agreements (LTAs) and purchase agreements (PAs) to secure long term profitability of the products. Implements and supports processes for long-term forecasting to vendors. Manages the Aftermarket & quotation processes to support fast turn‑around‑time for quotes. Maintains monthly communication to all suppliers with respect to performance; and performs quarterly reviews with key suppliers. Manages and implements supplier communication strategy. Minimizes number of vendors whilst maintaining direct control of supply chain. Works with R&D departments managing supplier interface for innovative products protecting Intellectual Property and control of products. Manages robust, transparent, and auditable quotation processes. Implements and executes Corporate supply chain tools. Works with Quality department to ensure that all vendors have appropriate quality systems and regular auditing is completed through prioritization based on spend and risk. Implements a commercial audit oversight process to identify suppliers who may be at risk. Supports and works closely with the Tactical Procurement team to ensure supplier performance is in line with required and contracted terms. Ensures the suppliers are “rate ready” to support production. Ensures the supply chain team supports change management, sample validation, and receipt of components to meet program timing and commercial and quality objectives in a timely manner. Ensures conformance to departmental procedures in all activities. Provides advice regarding when a part needs to be produced in-house. Responsible for inventory management; maintaining or reducing lead times and managing VMI (vendor managed inventory). Responsible for on time delivery and adherence to stated lead times on the Purchase Orders. Qualifications Bachelor's degree, Master's preferred Experience establishing Supply Chain Methodologies Supply Chain Management of multiple sites (>15 sites) Additional Information This position offers a base salary, as well as a bonus opportunity Excellent benefits package Positive company atmosphere, collaborative work environment Flexible work environment/ Work from home flexibility #J-18808-Ljbffr Northpointe Human Capital