Director, Supply Chain & Logistics

Geoforce•Plano, TX

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Director, Supply Chain & Logistics owns Geoforce’s end-to-end hardware supply chain, from contract manufacturing through worldwide customer delivery. The role has two primary areas of responsibility: managing third-party contract manufacturers and overseeing logistics, inventory, and procurement. Reporting to the CFO, this leader balances cost, quality, and on-time delivery while managing working capital. The role partners closely with Engineering, Product, Sales, Customer Success, and Finance; leads a team of three in Plano; and directs inventory and fulfillment activity at international locations. The position is based at Geoforce’s Plano, Texas office and includes domestic and international travel to contract manufacturers, suppliers, and Geoforce locations, estimated at up to 20%. Occasional work outside normal hours may be needed to coordinate with global partners across time zones.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations, Industrial Engineering, Business, or a related field.
10+ years of supply chain, operations, or manufacturing experience, including 5+ years in a management role.
Proven experience managing third-party contract manufacturers for electronic hardware; IoT, telematics, or connected-device experience is identified as ideal.
Strong command of production planning, MRP, BOM management, and product costing.
Hands-on experience with international logistics, customs, and trade compliance.
Advanced proficiency with ERP/MRP systems and Excel.
Track record of negotiating supplier contracts and delivering measurable cost savings.
Experience owning operational KPIs and reporting built from ERP and CRM data.
Excellent communication skills, including the ability to present to executives and influence across functions.

Nice To Haves

NetSuite experience.
MBA or advanced degree.
APICS/ASCM certification (CPIM or CSCP) or ISM certification (CPSM).
Experience with certified hardware for regulated or hazardous environments, such as ATEX/IECEx or Class I Div 2.
Experience working with contract manufacturers in Asia, Mexico, or other offshore regions.
Lean, Six Sigma, or continuous-improvement background.
Experience in a growing, private equity-backed, or high-growth technology company.

Responsibilities

Own third-party contract manufacturer relationships, including selection, onboarding, contract negotiation, and quarterly business reviews.
Own demand planning and translate plans into build plans, capacity commitments, and material requirements (MRP).
Manage bills of materials with Engineering, including revision control, engineering change orders, component availability, and end-of-life risk.
Manage product costs through standard costs, should-cost analysis, supplier resourcing, cost-reduction roadmaps, and annual pricing negotiations.
Ensure contract manufacturers meet quality and certification requirements and lead corrective action when they do not.
Set and track contract manufacturer scorecards covering on-time delivery, yield, defect rates, cost variance, and responsiveness.
Build supply resilience through dual sourcing, buffer strategies, and contingency plans for shortages, tariffs, and geopolitical risk.
Lead new product introduction and product transitions from prototype and pilot builds through ramp, including legacy wind-down and last-time buys.
Direct domestic and international shipping and receiving, freight operations, carrier selection, and rate negotiation.
Manage global trade compliance, including import/export documentation, HTS classification, customs brokers, duties, tariffs, and Incoterms.
Own inventory across company locations and third-party warehouses, including consignment stock, intercompany replenishment, counts, reconciliation, obsolescence reserves, and RMA/returns flows.
Design, document, and improve inventory and fulfillment processes and controls in partnership with Finance.
Oversee purchase order generation and the procure-to-pay cycle, working with Accounting on three-way match and accruals.
Lead strategic procurement of components, finished goods, partner hardware, SIMs and connectivity, packaging, and logistics services, including supplier negotiations and contract terms.
Manage procurement and fulfillment of partner-sourced hardware, including direct-to-customer drop-ship orders.
Maintain accurate ERP/MRP data for items, BOMs, inventory, and purchasing.
Lead, coach, and develop a team of three, setting clear goals and holding the team accountable for results.
Define, report, and improve supply chain KPIs for the CFO and leadership team, including delivery, inventory, cost, quality, freight, and supplier performance metrics.
Run the monthly Sales & Operations Planning process with Sales, Product, and Finance.
Own the supply chain budget and support annual planning, forecasting, and month-end inventory close.
Partner with Engineering and Product on design-for-manufacturability and cost targets for new hardware.
Champion Geoforce’s values of Do Right, Own It, Seek Simplicity, and Drive Results across the supply chain.