Director, Value Chain

Surplus City•Lebanon, IN

1d•Onsite

About The Position

We are your premier HVAC overstock & surplus partner! From a small two-person operation started in Lebanon, Indiana in 1975, we have grown into an industry necessity with over 600,000sq ft of warehouse space filled with new brand-name heating, air conditioning, and refrigeration equipment and parts. We supply wholesalers, exporters, manufacturers, contractors, house flippers, and property managers as well as homeowners both locally and worldwide with this high-quality product to meet their HVAC needs. Whether customers purchase in-person from one of our wholesale showrooms or order online and have their items shipped, we strive to offer friendly and efficient customer service to match our inventory with our customer’s needs. www.surpluscityliquidators.com The Director of Value Chain will oversee all purchasing functions, negotiate pricing on surplus/overstock purchases, build relationships with additional inventory sources, and help set final sell pricing. This role also interfaces significantly with CFO/COO along with the Founder of the business who has held this role since inception.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Business or related field or the equivalent in related work experience, MBA a plus
5+ years experience in HVAC, either manufacturing or distribution
Value Chain 3+ years experience in Value Chain/Supply Chain roles
Knowledge of ERP systems
Working knowledge and exposure to forecast, sales, and operational planning system and tools
Strong PC skills (MS Suite), including proficiency in Excel
Experience developing collaborative partnerships at all levels of an organization, internal and external
Excellent communication, internal customer service, and organizational skills
Proven problem solving and critical thinking skills
Ability to work independently and drive for results with minimal direct supervision
Sit for extended periods of time in an office setting
Travel to vendor sites and trade shows as required
Work on a computer for extended periods of time
Read, write, speak, and understand English proficiently
Efficiently navigate various computer systems

Responsibilities

Engaged with supply partners and pursuing inventory deals
Creating a systematic approach to inventory acquisition
Building a Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) tool that indicates all relevant metrics of the relationship
Defines the needs of the Value Chain organization and creates the structure to deliver
Partner in any future ERP assessment the organization may conduct
Develop vendor scorecards to be used internally at roll out
Partner to CFO, Ops, and Sales on acquisition of inventory most critical in need
Strategic mindset on pursuit of inventory
Travel is less than 15% of this role, but ability to travel to vendor sites and trade shows is required
Willingness to learn and be guided by Founder of business and best practices developed over 40 years