Director, Supply Chain

ARaymond • Rochester Hills, MI

20h • Hybrid

About The Position

The Director of Supply Chain will lead the strategic and operational management of ARaymond’s North American supply chain network, ensuring efficient, resilient, and customer-focused logistics and material flow. This role oversees planning, logistics, inventory management, warehousing, and supplier performance. The Director will play a critical role in supporting ARaymond’s operational excellence goals, driving digital transformation, and aligning supply chain strategies with business growth and sustainability objectives.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Engineering, or a related field (Master’s preferred).
• Minimum 10-years of progressive experience in supply chain leadership roles, preferably in a manufacturing or automotive environment.
• Experience with SAP or other enterprise-level ERP systems.
• Strong understanding of international logistics, customs compliance, and sustainability practices supply chain planning, logistics, inventory optimization, and ERP/MRP systems.
• Proven ability to lead multi-site operations and cross-functional teams in a fast-paced, customer-driven environment.
• Experience with Lean principles, S&OP processes, and digital supply chain tools.
• Ability to work closely with others in a collaborative team environment.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
• Strong servant leadership skills including coaching and performance management.
• Ability to think strategically and understand customer priorities.
• Strong analytical skills with a degree of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Strong planning and organizational skills (ability to organize and manage multiple priorities effectively).
• Proficient in Microsoft Office 365 (Teams, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, Word).
• Excellent oral and written interpersonal communication skills.
• Professional demeanor and ethical conduct, including handling confidential information appropriately.
• Ability to exercise sound judgment and make decisions.
• Ability to influence and drive change at all levels of the organization.
• Strategic thinker with a hands-on approach to execution.

Nice To Haves

• Multilingual capabilities (e.g., French, German, Spanish) are a plus for global collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end supply chain operations across North America, including customs, customer service, forecast/demand planning, production scheduling, inventory control, warehousing, and logistics.
• Develop and implement supply chain strategies that support business objectives, improve service levels, and reduce total landed cost.
• Collaborate closely with the Procurement team to ensure alignment between material availability, supplier performance, and production needs.
• Drive supply chain visibility and agility, leveraging digital tools and data analytics to improve forecasting, responsiveness, and decision-making.
• Ensure optimal inventory levels across the network, balancing working capital efficiency with customer service requirements.
• Oversee logistics and transportation operations, ensuring cost-effective, timely, and sustainable delivery of materials and finished goods.
• Support new product launches and engineering changes, ensuring supply chain readiness and minimal disruption to operations.
• Lead cross-functional initiatives to improve supply chain processes, reduce waste, and enhance collaboration between plants, suppliers, and customers.
• Ensure compliance with trade, customs, and regulatory requirements, and promote best practices in risk management and sustainability.
• Develop and mentor supply chain teams, building capabilities in planning, logistics, and systems management across multiple sites.
• All other related duties and/or projects as assigned.

Benefits

• Core Behaviors and Skills Servant Leadership Collaborating with Others Creating Change Empowering Others Taking Responsibility Technical/Functional Job Performance. Customer and Quality Focus Attendance record. Timely Completion of assigned tasks and annual goals. Accuracy and integrity of work.

What This Job Offers

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