Director, Supply Chain

Crusoe•Arvada, CO

4d•$175,000 - $200,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Director, Supply Chain is responsible for Crusoe Industries end-to-end supply chain; leading, building, and organizing the management of inventory and operations planning, scheduling, and optimizing linkages across a complex environment with distributed facilities. In this critical leadership role, you will be responsible for holding the organization together during periods of changing supply, demand, and manpower requirements. All strategic aspects of sourcing, purchasing, and planning report directly to the Director, Supply Chain. This is a high-impact position for a "player/coach" leader who can architect a resilient supply chain that integrates technology, cloud infrastructure, and energy systems to support our rapid global expansion.

Requirements

10+ years of recent supply chain management experience, ideally within a cloud technology, energy, or manufacturing-focused business.
5–10 years of direct people management experience with a proven track record of developing technical and operational talent.
Bachelor’s Degree in Business or Supply Chain is preferred.
Expert-level knowledge in strategic sourcing, category management, and complex contract drafting and negotiation.
Experience directing data analysis and implementing action plans based on those analyses to drive cost savings and risk mitigation.
Exceptional interpersonal and presentation skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels and act as a "change agent."
Strong financial acumen and risk assessment skills, particularly in managing multi-site distributed infrastructure.
Ability to travel approximately 10% to support regional facilities and vendor relations.
Position is based in our Denver, CO office.
This position is designated a safety-sensitive position and/or is located in a safety-sensitive facility. Drug and alcohol program participation is required.

Nice To Haves

Advanced degree (MBA or MS in Supply Chain Management).
Experience in a vertically integrated environment involving both hardware manufacturing and digital infrastructure.
Professional certifications such as CSCP, CPIM, or CPSM.
Prior experience in the Oil & Gas sector or supporting hyperscale data center builds.

Responsibilities

Lead and manage the Sales, Inventory, and Operations Planning (SIOP) process. Optimize linkages across distributed locations and leverage technology to achieve greater operational efficiencies.
Develop sourcing practices for specialized, proprietary equipment and software. Support innovative partnerships and implement departmental OKRs aligned with long-term organizational strategies.
Oversee deep-dive purchasing processes, working with the team to prioritize and accelerate deliveries while adhering to best practices.
Establish the execution plan for supply chain and procurement policies, ensuring standardization and consistency across all sourcing engagements.
Evaluate opportunity assessments to prioritize efforts across categories and subcategories, implementing regional sourcing strategies that align with business objectives.
Support the development of ethical supplier networks. Navigate complex contract negotiations and manage strategic supplier relationships based on executed agreements and performance measures.
Drive "lean" efforts to improve processes, systems, and tools. Propose enhanced procurement processes to eliminate roadblocks in executing sourcing strategies.
Manage and mentor a team responsible for product replenishment and category management. Serve in a hands-on "player/coach" capacity during peak periods or for escalated tasks.