Director, Supply Chain

Director, Supply Chain - Horton AutomaticsPosition OverviewThe Director of Supply Chain is a strategic, enterprise-level leadership role accountable for building, operating, and continuously improving a world-class supply chain that enables profitable growth, superior customer service, and operational resilience in a complex make-to-order manufacturing environment.This is not a caretaker role. The Director is expected to set the standard for supply chain excellence, exercise strong business judgment, and make disciplined tradeoffs across cost, service, risk, and cash. Success requires leading transformation, building high-performing teams, and developing scalable capabilities that strengthen Horton’s competitive position.The role has end-to-end responsibility for supply chain performance and financial results, with Purchasing and Materials Management as direct reports.LocationLewisville, TX (Horton HQ)Brownsville, TXMatamoras, MexicoKey Outcomes (12–36 Months)The successful Director of Supply Chain will:Deliver consistent on-time performance in a high-variability, make-to-order environmentImprove working capital through inventory turns, lead-time reduction, and disciplined planningEstablish Horton as a preferred customer with key strategic suppliersBuild a robust supply risk and dual-sourcing posture for critical materialsDevelop a bench of promotable supply chain leaders capable of sustaining resultsEnable growth through scalable sourcing, planning, and supplier collaboration modelsQualificationsBachelor’s degree in supply chain, Business, Engineering, or related field10+ years of progressive supply chain leadership in a manufacturing environment3+ years leading supply chain planning at the Manager level or higher in a multi-business or international environmentProven success leading transformation and delivering measurable business resultsStrong executive communication and influencing skillsRequired CompetenciesEnterprise Thinking – Optimizes outcomes for the total businessStrategic Mindset – Converts future opportunities into executable strategiesJudgment Under Pressure – Makes sound decisions with incomplete dataLeadership Courage – Challenges legacy practices and assumptionsDrives Results – Delivers outcomes despite obstaclesFinancial Acumen – Applies financial insight to decisionsTalent Magnet – Attracts, develops, and retains top supply chain leadersWork EnvironmentTypical work environment is in an office setting but also requires periods of time in the production environment.Exposure to hot and cold environments in the office and factory.TravelTravel required including international travelKey ResponsibilitiesStrategy, Leadership, and Decision OwnershipOwn and execute the end-to-end supply chain strategy aligned with business objectives and financial targetsAct as the enterprise integrator across demand planning, supply planning, sourcing, manufacturing, and financeExercise final decision authority on sourcing strategies, supplier selection, and inventory policies within approved guardrailsSurface and resolve tradeoffs between service, cost, risk, and cash—even when decisions are difficultSupplier Strategy, Risk, and Cost LeadershipBuild strong, multi-level relationships across domestic and international suppliersLead negotiations balancing total cost of ownership, quality, delivery, innovation, and long-term advantageMaintain and continuously update supply risk assessments (capacity, geopolitical, labor, single-source exposure)Develop sourcing strategies for components, subassemblies, and finished goods that meet margin and quality requirementsPlanning, Inventory, and Operational ExcellenceEstablish and sustain an operating plan that ensures smooth material flow through productionOptimize planning parameters, replenishment cycles, and network design to support variability and growthImprove inventory turns while minimizing excess and obsolete materialLead demand-mix and capacity analysis to synchronize production, inventory, and customer demandDefine and enforce operating standards, policies, and performance expectationsTransformation and Continuous ImprovementServe as the architect of future-state supply chain capabilities, including systems, analytics, and supplier collaborationLead transformation initiatives end-to-end—from business case through adoption and sustained resultsTranslate emerging technologies and best practices into practical business advantageCross-Functional PartnershipPartner with Engineering, Finance, Manufacturing, Sales, and Marketing to achieve cost, service, and margin objectivesSupport strategic planning, due diligence, and integration activities tied to growth initiativesCollaborate with Sales and Marketing to reduce slow-moving inventory through coordinated actionsPartner with Finance on working capital discipline, reserves, and accrual accuracyTalent and Organization DevelopmentBuild, coach, and retain A-player talent across purchasing, materials, and planningSet clear performance standards, address underperformance decisivelyDevelop succession plans and leadership depth to ensure continuity and scalabilityBe a visible, credible leader in plants and with suppliersFull timePosting Date: 2026-04-30