Director of Supply Chain

HULK • Houston, TX

16d

About The Position

The Director of Supply Chain is responsible for leading HULK’s end-to-end, global supply chain strategy, ensuring a reliable, cost-effective flow of materials, finished goods, and services across domestic and international markets. This role plays a critical part in scaling the organization, supporting product innovation, enabling international growth, and maintaining service excellence for both U.S. and global customers.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, Business, Engineering, or related field.
• 10+ years of progressive supply chain leadership experience, including international sourcing and global logistics.
• Proven experience managing import/export operations, global freight, and trade compliance.
• Strong negotiation, analytical, and executive-level communication skills.

Nice To Haves

• MBA or advanced degree.
• Experience in oilfield services, energy equipment, or industrial manufacturing.
• ERP and planning system experience (SAP, Oracle, NetSuite, or similar).
• Hands-on experience supporting international field operations or regional hubs.

Responsibilities

• Strategic & Global Supply Chain Leadership Develop and execute a scalable, global supply chain strategy aligned with HULK’s growth roadmap, international expansion, and operational priorities.
• Lead demand planning and supply planning for domestic and international markets, balancing inventory availability with working capital efficiency.
• International Supply Chain & Logistics Own international sourcing, manufacturing support, and logistics strategy, including supplier diversification across regions.
• Oversee global freight, customs, import/export compliance, Incoterms, duties, tariffs, and trade regulations.
• Optimize international transportation modes (ocean, air, cross-border trucking) to support customer delivery timelines and cost targets.
• Establish logistics frameworks for international distribution hubs, regional stocking strategies, and field deployments.
• Partner with international customers and internal stakeholders to support tool deployment, returns, refurbishment, and redeployment across borders.
• Procurement & Supplier Management Lead global supplier sourcing, qualification, and contract negotiations for raw materials, machined components, coatings, and services.
• Build strategic supplier partnerships to ensure quality, lead-time reliability, and scalability in both domestic and international supply bases.
• Implement supplier performance metrics and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Inventory, Warehousing & Distribution Oversee inventory planning across manufacturing sites, warehouses, refurbishment centers, and international stocking locations.
• Drive inventory optimization initiatives to improve turns, reduce obsolescence, and support rapid customer response.
• Standardize global inventory policies while allowing flexibility for regional market needs.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration Partner closely with Engineering, Operations, Manufacturing, Field Services, Sales, and Finance to align supply chain execution with product design, refurb programs, and customer commitments.
• Support new product introductions and international launches by aligning sourcing, logistics, and readiness plans.
• Cost, Risk & Performance Management Define and track global supply chain KPIs (OTD, inventory turns, landed cost, supplier performance, lead times).
• Identify and mitigate supply chain risks related to geopolitics, logistics disruptions, supplier concentration, and regulatory changes.
• Drive total landed cost reductions through strategic sourcing, logistics optimization, and process improvement.
• People Leadership Build, lead, and develop a high-performing domestic and international supply chain team.
• Establish clear accountability, standardized processes, and a culture of continuous improvement.

Benefits

• comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision coverage, retirement savings options, paid time off, company holidays, and additional employee programs designed to support overall well-being and professional growth

What This Job Offers

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