Director of Supply Chain

TenCate Protective Fabrics • Union City, GA

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About The Position

The Director of Supply Chain develops and executes strategies for sourcing, procurement, and delivery of products from external suppliers, and oversees related logistics activities. The role manages supplier relationships and third-party supply chain performance to ensure product availability, timely delivery, quality, and cost-effectiveness. The Director works with internal stakeholders and external partners to align supply chain strategies with business objectives, customer requirements, and delivery commitments while minimizing disruptions.

This position has direct supervisory responsibilities and operates in professional and manufacturing environments. The role uses standard office equipment and routinely encounters noise, dust, chemicals, and moving mechanical parts; appropriate personal protective equipment is required. The position is full-time, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., and requires up to 25% travel.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree.
• 5 to 10 years of previous experience in a similar role.
• Competencies include strategic thinking and planning; supplier relationship management and negotiation; leadership and team development; problem solving and analysis; decision-making and risk management; and communication and collaboration.
• Ability to travel up to 25%.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree.
• 10 to 15 years of previous experience in a similar role.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement strategic plans for external supply chains, supplier relationships, and third-party partnerships to optimize cost, quality, service, and supply reliability.
• Direct and oversee sourcing and procurement from external suppliers and third-party partners to ensure timely, cost-effective availability and delivery in support of business objectives and customer requirements.
• Establish and implement policies and procedures to improve supply chain efficiency, supplier performance, risk management, and compliance with applicable quality and safety standards.
• Analyze historical purchasing data, supplier performance, demand trends, and material requirements to anticipate supply needs and support procurement and supply chain planning.
• Collaborate with Engineering and external supply chain partners during product development to assess supplier capabilities, material availability, and sourcing requirements in support of successful product launch and scale-up.
• Partner with Sales and Marketing to align external supply chain capabilities with customer demand, order requirements, and delivery commitments.
• Establish annual departmental goals aligned with corporate objectives and monitor performance against targets.
• Develop and maintain strategic relationships with primary and secondary suppliers and third-party partners; evaluate their performance, financial stability, quality, service, and delivery capabilities; and conduct site visits as needed to mitigate risk and ensure continuity of supply.
• Supervise employees directly.

What This Job Offers

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