Supply Chain Director

Company: Rheo Engineering Job Summary Rheo is looking for a Director of Supply Chain to own planning, sourcing, warehouse, and logistics across both of our divisions — Equipment (engineer-to-order capital systems with some standard products) and SUT (repetitive production of single-use technologies). Two very different demand profiles, one supply chain. Reporting to the COO, you'll lead the buyer/planner and warehouse/shipping teams and own the strategic side too: supplier partnerships, risk governance, and market intelligence that protect the company as it grows. This is a build role. We're growing fast, and we need someone with an entrepreneurial mindset who can put real planning structure and discipline in place while keeping material moving. You'll have the runway to do it — and we'll expect you to earn it back with follow-through. Responsibilities Own supplier selection, qualification, and performance across both divisions, holding suppliers to cost, quality, and lead-time commitments Translate Equipment project schedules and SUT production plans into material requirements, purchase timing, and lead-time buffers Own inventory strategy across two demand profiles, minimizing aging and obsolete stock while protecting on-time-in-full delivery Own warehouse operations, inventory accuracy, and outbound shipment execution — disciplined cycle counting, location/lot control, and ERP transaction integrity in Epicor Kinetic Own and continuously improve a managed freight program — carrier contracts, consolidation, mode selection — to cut expedited shipping and keep freight spend in line with revenue growth Own a formal supply risk register, mitigating single-source and long-lead-time exposure through contingency, dual-sourcing, nearshoring, and alternate qualified sources Build and grow strategic, multi-year supplier relationships, and maintain the market intelligence that surfaces risk and opportunity early Partner with the Directors of Manufacturing on material release timing, work-order readiness, and recovery when materials are at risk Partner with the Director of Quality on incoming inspection, supplier documentation (CoC, CoA, BoL), DMR compliance, and supplier-caused nonconformances Feed lead-time, constraint, and sourcing inputs to PMO and Engineering during design, and into project and enterprise capacity planning Partner with Manufacturing and Facilities on warehouse layout, racking, and material handling — planning space and capital ahead of demand Lead, develop, and hold accountable the buyer/planner and warehouse/shipping teams, and partner with HR on hiring and onboarding as the team scales Report cost performance, savings pipeline, and price/inflation exposure to the COO and Finance on a recurring cadence What Success Looks Like Materials never cause a project or production-run slip — fabrication, assembly, and SUT production stay on schedule The warehouse runs with high inventory accuracy and on-time outbound shipment, and scales ahead of demand Freight and direct-material costs are actively managed, with a sustained savings track record Supply risk is identified and managed proactively — not discovered through a shortage or a missed schedule Supply Chain is a predictable, data-driven partner to Manufacturing, Engineering, PMO, and Quality, with a buyer/planner team that grows with the business Qualifications Adherence to and alignment with our core values is first: Initiative — instinct for taking action to improve, solve, and deliver Collaboration — proactive communication with your stakeholders Competence — ability to do your job well Reliability — persistent follow-through on commitments Bold Humility — courage to speak, act, and listen without arrogance Experience Supply chain or procurement leadership in a manufacturing environment, ideally spanning both project-based (engineer-to-order) and repetitive production demand Owning warehouse operations and driving inventory accuracy Managing single-source and long-lead-time material risk in a quality- or regulation-sensitive setting Building strategic supplier relationships and a formal supply risk governance practice Education & Technical Skills Bachelor's degree required; supply chain management, business, engineering, or an operations discipline strongly preferred Proficiency with an ERP system (Epicor Kinetic preferred) and Microsoft 365 Strong analytical and negotiation skills — you turn spend and supplier data into action How You Work Entrepreneurial — you're energized by owning the buildout of a scaling department Hands‑on and proactive — you build credibility with suppliers, buyers/planners, and internal stakeholders alike Preferred Qualifications Experience in pharmaceutical, life‑sciences, or other regulated capital equipment and/or single‑use/disposables manufacturing Familiarity with engineer-to-order project procurement and long‑lead capital equipment sourcing APICS/ASCM (CPIM, CSCP) or comparable supply chain certification Experience building or scaling a freight/logistics program and a formal supplier scorecard #J-18808-Ljbffr