Director - Supply Chain

Cemen Tech • Indianola, IA

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About The Position

Cemen Tech Inc. is seeking a Director of Supply Chain to lead and optimize supply chain operations at an employee-owned company specializing in volumetric concrete technology. The role provides strategic direction for purchasing, strategic sourcing, inventory management, logistics, and shipping and receiving. It is accountable for inventory performance and ERP planning parameters, supply continuity, cost reduction, team development, and continuous improvement. The Director establishes priorities, resolves complex supply chain issues, and partners across the organization to support customer commitments and manufacturing operations.

The Director leads the Purchasing Manager, Strategic Sourcing Manager, Logistics Coordinator, and Shipping and Receiving Supervisor. The position works with Operations, Engineering, Quality, Finance, Sales, and Service to align material availability with business priorities, and reports supply chain KPIs, budgets, project status, improvement results, risks, and recovery plans to leadership.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Operations, or a related field (required).
• Strong ERP/MRP, inventory planning, purchasing, sourcing, and warehouse management knowledge (required).
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (required).
• Proven ability to lead teams, establish priorities, execute projects, and deliver measurable results (required).
• Strong analytical, financial, problem-solving, and continuous improvement capabilities (required).
• Strong communication, negotiation, cross-functional collaboration, and change management skills (required).

Nice To Haves

• 10+ years of progressive supply chain experience in a manufacturing environment, including people leadership (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and develop the Purchasing Manager, Strategic Sourcing Manager, Logistics Coordinator, and Shipping and Receiving Supervisor; establish goals, priorities, and accountability.
• Direct day-to-day supply chain activities, balance competing priorities, and allocate resources to support production and customer requirements.
• Own inventory performance, including inventory accuracy, turns, working capital, shortages, excess and obsolete material, and inventory reduction initiatives.
• Establish, review, and maintain ERP inventory planning parameters, including minimum and maximum levels, reorder points, safety stock, and lead times.
• Oversee purchasing and strategic sourcing strategies, supplier negotiations, supplier development, and supply risk mitigation.
• Drive measurable cost savings through supplier negotiations, competitive sourcing, value analysis, freight optimization, and process improvements.
• Identify supply chain process gaps, lead root cause analysis, implement corrective actions, and standardize sustainable processes.
• Develop and implement the overall supply chain strategy to align with organizational objectives, optimize inventory levels, improve operational efficiency, reduce costs, and ensure a reliable, scalable supply chain that supports long-term business growth.
• Monitor supplier delivery, quality, cost, and responsiveness; escalate and resolve significant performance issues.
• Provide leadership for shipping, receiving, warehouse organization, material flow, and inventory control practices.
• Partner with Operations, Engineering, Quality, Finance, Sales, and Service to align material availability with business priorities.
• Develop and report supply chain KPIs, budgets, project status, and improvement results; communicate risks and recovery plans to leadership.
• Support ERP data integrity, cross-functional planning, and continuous improvement initiatives across the supply chain.

Benefits

• Employee ownership through an ESOP, providing an opportunity to share in company success and build long-term financial security and retirement value.
• Company-paid health insurance premiums.
• Paid time off.
• Parental leave.
• 401(k).
• Bonuses.
• Company events, holiday meals, service awards, and local sporting event opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director