Director of Supply Chain

The Pond Guy•Armada, MI

16h•Onsite

About The Position

The Director of Supply Chain is responsible for leading the company’s end-to-end supply chain strategy across planning, purchasing, supplier management, and inventory management. Reporting to the VP of Operations, this role partners closely with leaders across manufacturing, sales, finance, product development, and distribution to lead Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP), optimize inventory investment, ensure the right products are available at the right time, and enhance supplier performance and operational efficiency. This leader will build scalable processes, develop a high-performing team, leverage data and emerging technologies, and create a resilient supply chain that supports the company’s continued growth. Success in this role means building a high-performing, scalable supply chain that supports The Pond Guy's continued growth. You'll strengthen planning, purchasing, supplier partnerships, and inventory management while improving service levels, operational efficiency, and cost performance. Through strategic leadership, data-driven decision making, continuous improvement, and collaboration across the organization, you'll build scalable processes that position The Pond Guy for long-term growth while delivering an exceptional customer experience.

Requirements

8+ years of progressive supply chain experience with demonstrated leadership across multiple disciplines including planning, procurement/strategic sourcing, inventory management, supplier management, and logistics
Demonstrated experience developing or significantly improving demand planning, inventory management, forecasting, and S&OP processes
Demonstrated experience leading strategic sourcing, supplier negotiations, supplier development, and supply-risk mitigation
Advanced analytical skills with proficiency in ERP systems, supply chain analytics, and performance metrics
Strong business acumen with exceptional communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills
Willingness to leverage AI and emerging technologies to improve productivity, streamline business processes, and support business objectives
Success in this role requires strong organizational skills, effective communication, sound business judgment, and the ability to build relationships across departments and with external suppliers.
Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States.
This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of import and domestic sourcing for consumer products is a plus

Responsibilities

Develop and execute the company's supply chain strategy to support business growth, operational excellence, and customer satisfaction
Lead the planning, purchasing, supplier management, and inventory management functions while establishing scalable processes that improve efficiency and support long-term growth
Drive demand planning, forecasting, inventory optimization, and Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) to ensure product availability while balancing inventory investment
Lead procurement and strategic sourcing initiatives while building strategic supplier partnerships through negotiation, supplier development, performance management, and supply-risk mitigation
Develop and manage logistics and transportation strategies focused on freight costs, carrier performance, service levels, and overall supply chain efficiency
Establish and monitor supply chain performance metrics to improve service, inventory, supplier performance, and operational efficiency
Partner with leaders across sales, marketing, finance, engineering, manufacturing, and distribution to lead cross-functional initiatives and support business objectives
Build, develop, and lead a high-performing supply chain team while fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement