Director of Supply Chain

MARSHALLTOWN COMPANY•Fayetteville, AR

22h

About The Position

At MARSHALLTOWN, the Director of Supply Chain is responsible for developing the overall procurement strategy to ensure that the necessary materials, products, and services are available to meet the business needs of the organization while minimizing cost and inventory. In this role, the challenges are endless, the problems are complex, and the solutions require out of the box thinking and the ability to challenge status quo.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in engineering field, strongly preferred. Related degree, required.
5+ years of management experience in the Engineering or Procurement field. Previous experience leading supply chain and/or engineering teams.
Strong understanding of MRP operating principles, required
Excellent PC skills utilizing Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook
Strong communication skills to effectively negotiate and communicate with suppliers and vendors
Effective organizational & project management skills through proven experience
Strong problem solving and critical thinking sills through proven experience
Team orientation with ability to be self-directed

Responsibilities

Develops and maintains a robust procurement strategy to minimize cost and inventory positions while maximizing in-stock performance for the Purchasing Department
Develops and maintains strategic vendor relationships
Monitors and develops new KPI’s as necessary to ensure that metrics are meeting business requirements
Interfaces with other departments to ensure adequate support is being provided for other company initiatives
Responsible for aligning Supply Chain team, goals, processes, measurements, standards, and efforts with companies primary focus areas
Other project work, tasks, and responsibilities as assigned