Regional Director of Supply Chain

Senior Director, Supply Chain Leader

The Senior Director, Supply Chain Leader is responsible for optimizing the supply chain and material processes across the sites within the region through driving KPI's and forward-thinking strategic initiatives. They will build and lead highly effective local teams and have responsibility for both long term and day to day operations of the supply chain function within their region. They will serve on both the Regional Leadership Team and the Functional Supply Chain team providing significant contribution to the strategic direction and standardization of the supply chain function. They will take a lead role in interfacing with our strategic suppliers and building positive relationships with both internal and external customers.

Reporting Structure:

• This position reports jointly to the SVP Regional Leader and the VP of Supply Chain and provides leadership to local supply chain resources across the region.

Direct Reports:

• Director, Supply Chain at sites and Strategic Supply Chain Managers if structured
• Duties/Responsibilities include, but not limited to:
• Build strong supply chain talent within the sites through influential leadership and functional development
• Lead strategic initiatives for supply chain across the region (material cost reductions, supplier consolidation, material management and supplier NC/NR maintenance, etc.)
• Implement a framework for best practices in supply chain and inventory
• Align processes with best practices among the various Creation Regions
• Lead objectives related to the supply chain function (inventory turns, inventory level, material planning, contract and sourcing compliance)
• Accountable for supply chain budget and project deliverables; secure and allocate appropriate resources to meet regional goals and achieve financial objectives
• Drive continuous improvement activities within the Supply Chain function in order to develop successful performance platforms
• Responsible for Key Performance Indicators (KPI's) related to Supply Chain in the Region (Direct Material Spend % to Revenue, Material Profitability (PPV), Inventory Turns, Excess and Obsolete, Load Vs. Commit, Contract Compliance & Sourcing Compliance)
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned

Qualifications:

• Relevant post-secondary business education or equivalent
• Minimum of 10 years of practical industry experience in a multi-location environment
• Complex manufacturing setting an asset
• Minimum of 5 years leadership experience
• Experience in financial systems and the key supply chain drivers within the manufacturing environment
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing & Lean Supply Chain essential
• Skills Required:
• Proficiency in operating a computer including using a Windows based operating systems and related software
• Intermediate to advanced knowledge of MS Office including Excel (v-lookups, data filters, pivot tables etc.)
• Excellent English communications skills, both written and verbal to interact effectively with all levels of the organization
• Entrepreneurial spirit; thrives on autonomy and the challenges of continuous improvement
• Strong leadership skills, with the ability to communicate a compelling vision for the supply chain management and drive results while developing a strong team
• Driven by a high degree of integrity, with cultural and core value alignment to Creation
• Excellent leadership and interpersonal skills with the proven ability to work collaboratively with others
• Must be detail oriented, organized, and have ability to inspire others
• Leadership, interpersonal, team building, and coaching skills are essential
• Strong learning mindset

In accordance with pay transparency regulations, the anticipated starting salary for this position ranges from $185-200k USD annually. Full-time employees are also eligible for performance-based bonuses and a range of benefits. Please note that this salary range is not guaranteed, and the final offer may vary based on experience, education, location, and shift. Additionally, the benefits and programs available may differ depending on the hire date, schedule type, and hours worked.

Working Environment Conditions Physical and/or Mental Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and use hands to finger, handle, or feel office equipment, objects, tools, or controls. The employee is regularly required to stand; walk; reach with hands and arms; and occasionally stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, and occasionally up to 25 pounds.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision and identification, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential and non-essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Working Conditions

The working environment is generally clean; however, this position may be exposed to occasional dust, metals/solder occasional exposure to high noise levels from operating machines or physical hazards from moving equipment and machine parts. The employee must wear designated PPE where required. Otherwise, office/business casual attire is appropriate.

Creation Technologies is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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Canada: Title for the position will be in accordance with applicable national and local laws.