Director of Supply Chain

Precinmac • Tualatin, OR

2h • Onsite

About The Position

Precinmac is seeking a Director of Materials to provide strategic leadership and multi-site ownership of the Materials function across its two Oregon facilities in Tualatin and Albany. The role directs the movement of materials into and within both plants and owns Purchasing, Production Planning and Expediting, Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Control at each site. The Director serves as the senior materials leader for the two-facility network, setting unified strategy and standards while managing and developing each site’s Materials Managers and/or supervisors.

The Director is accountable for supply chain performance across both sites, including quality, cost, and on-time delivery, and reports results to executive leadership. This position coordinates resources and workload across the facilities, establishes and improves shared processes and MRP practices, and supports inventory accuracy, material logistics, supplier management, and cost controls. Regular travel between the Tualatin and Albany facilities is required.

The position is full-time, with a Monday-through-Friday business-hours schedule of 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Precinmac offers medical, dental, and vision insurance; a 401(k) plan with employer match and immediate vesting; short- and long-term disability and life insurance at no cost to the employee; PTO based on experience; 10 paid holidays; and tuition assistance.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science degree in Materials Management, Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, or a related field; relevant equivalent work experience may substitute.
• At least 12 years of successful experience in Materials Management, Purchasing, and/or Supply Chain Management in a manufacturing environment.
• Prior experience directly managing managers and/or supervisors.
• At least five years of experience in Production Control processes and functional system support.
• Prior multi-site or senior management experience.
• Knowledge of strategic planning, resource allocation, leadership techniques, production methods, and cost management.
• Ability to develop and execute action plans that achieve company goals across multiple business units or facilities.
• Demonstrated record of year-over-year cost reduction and lead-time improvements at scale.
• Experience with make-versus-buy decisions and managing outside suppliers of goods and services.
• In-depth knowledge of computerized manufacturing systems and concepts, including MRP and Shop Floor Control.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, including experience presenting to executive leadership.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Detail-oriented, exceptional organizational skills, and ability to manage competing priorities across two locations.
• Functional understanding of engineering drawings, blueprints, and technical specifications.
• Willingness and ability to travel regularly between the Tualatin and Albany facilities.

Nice To Haves

• APICS Certified Production and Inventory Management (CPIM) and/or Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM) certification.
• Experience leading multiple manufacturing sites or locations.
• Experience in aerospace, defense, or semiconductor manufacturing environments.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership and direction for the Materials organization at both facilities, setting and monitoring performance and quality standards and ISO/AS9100D compliance.
• Manage the performance evaluation and development of Materials Managers and/or supervisors overseeing stockroom, shipping, receiving, purchasing, planning, and shop-floor expediting.
• Make decisions about inventory, staffing, equipment and software, and work procedures in cooperation with site and executive leadership.
• Coordinate workload, staffing, and resource allocation across both facilities, sharing capacity and best practices as needed.
• Own end-to-end material planning strategy across both plants to support on-time shipments and customer satisfaction.
• Manage purchased-material inventory across both sites in support of master production schedules, inventory objectives, and customer service levels.
• Develop and execute short- and long-term supply chain strategies aligned with company objectives.
• Improve purchasing management, Supplier Risk Management, and Vendor Data Management processes.
• Maintain accurate inventory control and accountability at both facilities.
• Lead excess and obsolete inventory reporting, disposition, withdrawal, and disposal processes, coordinating with Procurement, Account Managers, and Finance as appropriate.
• Develop and implement a unified material logistics strategy for storage and flow of purchased and fabricated materials, including inter-site logistics where applicable.
• Own and report supply chain quality, cost, and on-time delivery performance to executive leadership.
• Standardize, implement, and improve MRP functions and rules across both facilities, including usage, accuracy, compliance, and integration into manufacturing processes.
• Provide governance, guidance, and support for MRP databases and their users at both facilities.
• Develop, harmonize, and implement standard inventory control techniques and procedures across both sites.
• Plan and oversee physical inventory and cycle-counting programs as needed to meet fiscal reporting requirements.
• Present strategic recommendations to executive and senior management on process and methodology improvements across the facilities.
• Establish and monitor cost controls to improve the profitability of the combined manufacturing operations.
• Oversee indirect-material suppliers and tooling/MRO purchasing and disbursement at both sites.
• Represent the Materials function in cross-site and corporate leadership meetings and planning sessions.
• Travel regularly between the Tualatin and Albany facilities as needed.
• Perform other responsibilities as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance with minimal cost to the employee.
• 401(k) plan with employer match; 100% vested upon hire.
• Short-term disability, long-term disability, and life insurance at no cost to the employee.
• PTO based on experience.
• 10 paid holidays.
• Tuition assistance.

What This Job Offers

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