Director of Supply Chain

Horton, Inc•Roseville, MN

18h•$185,000 - $205,000•Onsite

About The Position

Horton, Inc. has an opening for a Director of Corporate Supply Chain to work onsite at our headquarters in Roseville, MN. International travel is required. Position Summary: Provides overall leadership to the corporate supply chain function, including procurement, materials management, and logistics & compliance activities that deliver strong competitive and growth-enabled positions for the company. Procurement: Supplier selection, development, competitive bidding, contracting, and overall maintenance to achieve objectives including quality, cost savings, delivery, responsiveness, risk mitigation, new product development, technology, and growth. Working in conjunction with Manufacturing and Advanced Manufacturing leaders, develop appropriate make vs. buy strategies, then execute those strategies. Formal category management that includes delegation within global corporate procurement team for effective review of portfolio of purchased goods and services. In support of Quality function, continuously improve supplier quality performance and drive prompt reaction to issues. Maintain awareness of category trends and market price changes for regular input to business planning and commercial negotiations with customers. Materials Management: Oversight of manufacturing materials management function to involve development of standards, implementation of best practices, sustainment of high customer service, optimization of inventory, and efficient MRP system usage. Process owner and intermediary for all intercompany supply chain activity, optimizing for overall company objectives, defining efficient processes, and following a systematic approach. Close working relationship with manufacturing and sales teams for effective planning and delivery of materials that allow the company to exceed customer delivery expectations. Leverage large data sets in this function with latest technology to improve forecasts, implement better system parameters, provide better insights, and reduce costs. Logistics & Compliance: Optimize logistics, warehousing, and transportation methods to fulfill high customer service expectations while reducing costs. Ensure effective trade compliance program and timely completion of USMCA, or other trade documentation, as requested by customers. Maintain materials compliance as required by customers, including but not limited to Conflict Minerals, REACH, RoHS, Prop65, TSCA, PFAS, CDX, POPs, and IMDS. Company Information: As a global leader in thermal control for power systems, Horton offers a variety of technologies for transportation and industrial applications to operate at the optimal temperature — even in the most demanding conditions. For over 75 years, the organization has been an integral partner to companies worldwide providing innovative and reliable engine cooling solutions for heavy-duty vehicles and equipment. For more information on Horton, Inc. please visit our web site at www.hortonww.com.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in business, supply chain management, engineering, or equivalent
15+ years’ total relevant experience in supply chain, procurement, or materials
5+ years’ experience directly managing & negotiating strategic supplier agreements
5+ years’ managing / leading direct reports
Experience with materials management best practices
Proficiency with Material Resource Planning (MRP) Tools
Previous management of metal casting, bearing, stamping, and plastic molded commodities
International Sourcing Experience
Extremely proficient negotiation skills
Excellent verbal and written skills
Strong project management skills
Ability to travel up to 30%, including internationally
Must be authorized to work in the United States. No Visa sponsorship provided now or in the future for this position.