Director of Supply Chain

North Shore Steel • Houston, TX

17d • Onsite

About The Position

The Director of Supply Chain Management will lead and optimize the end-to-end supply chain function for North Shore Steel. This role is accountable for ensuring a reliable, cost-effective, and agile supply chain that supports complex steel processing and distribution operations. The Director will provide strategic and hands-on leadership across procurement, inventory management, logistics, and vendor performance while building strong cross-functional partnerships across operations, procurement, sales, finance, and customer service.
This leader brings deep expertise in industrial supply chains, ideally within steel, metals, or fabricated products, and excels at building scalable systems that reduce waste, protect margin, improve speed, and elevate supplier performance. Reporting to executive leadership, the Director plays a critical role in driving safety, cost discipline, operational excellence, cultural leadership, and long-term enterprise value creation.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Industrial Engineering, or a related field required.
• Minimum of 10 years of supply chain or procurement leadership experience within a manufacturing, steel, or industrial processing environment.
• Minimum of 5 years in a multi-site leadership role.
• Deep understanding of steel procurement, inventory economics, replacement cost management, and supplier accountability.
• Strong analytical skills with experience leveraging ERP systems, inventory tools, and performance dashboards.
• Proven ability to negotiate complex supply agreements and manage vendor relationships.
• Experience building, developing, and leading high-performing teams.
• Strong communicator who collaborates effectively across functional boundaries.
• Action-oriented, disciplined, and focused on measurable results.
• Office-based with regular time spent in production, warehouse, and yard environments.
• Travel required to company locations, supplier sites, and industry events (up to 20%).
• Ability to sit for extended periods while working at a computer and performing job duties.
• Ability to perform repetitive hand and arm movements for typing, phone use, and operating standard office equipment.
• Ability to independently move through office and warehouse environments, including walking on concrete floors and around operational areas.
• Ability to stand and walk between work areas, meeting spaces, and production environments as required.
• Ability to lift and carry office materials up to 25 lbs.
• Ability to maintain sufficient visual and auditory acuity to read screens, review documents, observe surroundings, and respond to verbal instructions and safety alerts.
• Ability to drive a standard company vehicle when required by the position.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree or APICS/CPIM/CSCP certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develops and executes a multi-site supply chain strategy aligned with business objectives, customer requirements, and operational realities.
• Serves as a visible leader and role model, reinforcing company values, safety expectations, and cultural standards through daily actions and decision-making.
• Collaborates closely with executive, plant, sales, and finance leadership to align supply chain priorities with enterprise goals.
• Leads cross-functional initiatives to improve total cost of ownership, supplier performance, material availability, and service levels.
• Oversees supply chain risk management related to sourcing disruptions, demand variability, transportation constraints, and market volatility.
• Participates in industry events, supplier forums, and market networks to stay informed on pricing trends, capacity shifts, and emerging supply risks.
• Provides leadership and oversight for receiving operations, cycle counting, inventory accuracy, and inventory reporting to ensure data integrity, material visibility, and operational reliability.
• Optimizes inventory positioning across origin, cost, availability, and service requirements.
• Owns replacement cost analysis, lead-time evaluation, and buy-timing decisions to protect margin and support pricing discipline.
• Establishes and monitors inventory policies, including safety stock levels, min/max parameters, turnover targets, and stock vs. non-stock decisions.
• Partners with operations, warehouse, and yard teams to ensure effective material flow, layout, and handling practices.
• Drives continuous improvement in forecasting, demand planning inputs, and inventory analytics to support proactive decision-making.
• Defines and tracks KPIs related to inventory turns, supplier on-time delivery, quality performance, cost performance, and service reliability.
• Analyzes data trends to identify improvement opportunities, mitigate risk, and drive corrective actions.
• Leads process mapping and continuous improvement initiatives across procurement and supply chain workflows.
• Oversees budgeting and cost control for materials, freight, storage, and procurement-related spend.
• Executes supply chain initiatives and special projects in a timely, disciplined, and results-oriented manner.
• Leads, develops, coaches, and mentors supply chain and procurement professionals, building capability, accountability, and bench strength across the function.
• Communicates strategy, priorities, goals, and expectations in a clear, consistent, and compelling manner.
• Fosters a collaborative, high-performance culture within the supply chain team and across operations, sales, and support functions.
• Acts as a source of positive energy, support, and professionalism for teammates while reinforcing high standards of execution and integrity.

Benefits

• At North Shore Steel, we invest in the well-being of our team. Full-time employees receive a robust benefits package that includes multiple Major Medical plan options, Dental, Vision, Voluntary Life, Short-Term Disability, Flexible Spending Accounts, and HSA options for qualifying plans.
• We also provide Long-Term Disability, Basic Life, and AD&D coverage at no cost to you. You’ll also enjoy a generous holiday schedule, a competitive PTO program, and a Safe Harbor 401(k) with company contributions to support your long-term financial goals.

What This Job Offers

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