Director Supply Chain Services- Supply Chain Services

Maker's Pride Talent Acquisition Team•Carol Stream, IL

20h•$160,266 - $240,266•Onsite

About The Position

The Director Supply Chain Services will oversee the end-to-end supply chain management of a designated business unit platforms supporting metric delivery thru SME defined systems and tools. This individual will be responsible highlighting and driving value creation & gap closing opportunities. This role will champion technology, optimization, and performance improvement initiative to ensure continuous improvement of the supply chain to meet organizational objectives.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, Logistics, Business Administration, or related field.
Minimum of 10 years multi-functional supply chain experience (Planning/ Logistics)
Willingness to travel 30-50%.
Strong understanding of end-to-end supply chain processes (e.g., procurement, inventory management, distribution, logistics, service, scheduling and supply planning).
Expertise in technology solutions related to supply chain management.
Excellent project management skills with experience in leading large, cross-functional teams.
Analytical mindset with the ability to make data-driven decisions.
Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills for collaborating with senior leaders, stakeholders, and teams.
Strategic thinker with a focus on delivering results.
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced and constantly evolving environment.
Strong leadership skills with the ability to inspire and guide teams.
Proactive problem-solving mindset.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree or professional certifications (e.g., APICS, Six Sigma) is a plus.

Responsibilities

Oversee the end-to-end supply chain management of a designated platform, from initial design and implementation to optimization and maintenance.
Own the enterprise translation of enterprise supply chain strategies to a designated platform
Ensure application of standard work for scheduling, supply planning, inventory, materials requirements planning, service, inventory control, rate management, and run rules.
Participate in customer reviews and hyper care processes as appropriate.
Steward critical Supply Chain components of the P&L
Support the S&OP process including Inventory, Materials Management, Supply, & Platform Reviews
Work closely with business leaders, IT, operations, logistics, procurement, and finance teams to identify opportunities for process improvement and cost reduction.
Foster relationships with internal stakeholders to understand supply chain needs and translate them into solutions
Ensure seamless data exchange and integration between different systems & functions (e.g., SAP, BY, Finance, Sales, etc).
Evaluate emerging technologies and make recommendations for improvements or upgrades to the platform.
Lead continuous improvement initiatives & HIPS projects to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of the supply chain performance
Inform the organization through metrics & reporting, identifying issues and work to resolve cross-functionally based on value creation opportunity.
Support delivery of organizational KPIs: service, write-offs, days on hand, and plan stability.
Build, mentor, and lead a high-performing team of platform professionals.
Support local Supply Chain teams in terms of on-boarding, training, & coaching.
Champion process and tool improvement initiatives related to S&OP and Supply Chain.
Manage relationships with third-party vendors, ensuring timely delivery of services, software updates, and troubleshooting support and cost recovery process
Provide guidance on supply chain terms of contracts and manage vendor performance to ensure maximum value.
Ensure the supply chain platform adheres to regulatory standards and company policies, including data security and privacy regulations.
Identify and mitigate risks associated with operations, including system downtime, integration failures, and data inaccuracies.