Supply Chain Director - Glass Category

Safelite • Columbus, OH

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About The Position

The Category Director, Sourcing & Inventory is a strategic leadership role responsible for overseeing the end-to-end procurement and inventory planning of Safelite’s auto glass products and related materials. This position integrates the functions of direct procurement and supply chain planning to ensure optimal supply chain performance. This leader will drive category-specific sourcing strategies, vendor partnerships, demand planning, and inventory replenishment across Safelite’s multi-echelon fulfillment network. The role is accountable for ensuring product availability, managing product lifecycle, and aligning supply with demand forecasts. The Director will lead a team of procurement and inventory professionals and collaborate cross-functionally with teams at Safelite and Belron.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Business administration, Procurement, Supply Chain management, or related field Required
• 10+ years experience in Direct procurement, supply chain planning, buying, and/or inventory management Required
• 4-8 years Supervisory experience required
• Cultivate and sustain high-value supplier relationships, including strategic negotiation, complex RFPs, contracting, and performance management
• Strong analytical abilities; interpreting large data sets for decision making & actions for continuous improvement
• Inventory stocking strategy and parameter execution, forecasting and demand planning expertise
• Coach, hire, and retain high-performing teams
• ERP and supply chain planning systems experience across planning and procurement functions
• Organizational and strategic time management skills
• Interpersonal skills with internal & external stakeholder management; oral and written communication skills
• Microsoft Office and data analysis tools proficiency
• Experience with Warehouse and Transportation Management Systems

Nice To Haves

• Master's Degree in Business administration, Procurement, Supply Chain management, Finance, or related field preferred
• Certification in Procurement or supply chain management preferred
• Experience in a global environment preferred

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic sourcing and supplier relationship management for Glass or Non-Glass category; including ongoing enhancement of supplier performance, leading RFP to optimize cost, revenue, and quality, and ensure alignment with global strategies
• Develop and execute demand planning and inventory strategy to ensure supply, support business growth objectives, and consider operational constraints.
• Optimize supply purchasing parameters considering order minimums, lead time, forecast uncertainty, and seasonality
• Lead high performing team across procurement and supply chain planning with focus on continuous improvement, customer service orientation, and proactive inventory availability
• Establish, monitor, and improve KPIs and exception reports that are aligned with business goals, using analytics and trends to guide decision-making and improve operational outcomes
• Provide support to field Store Operations and Fulfillment partners by resolving escalated supply issues and ensuring timely product availability to enable seamless service delivery
• Implement processes, forecasting models, and planning system parameters to improve inventory accuracy and ensure part availability
• Perform other duties as assigned. Complies with all policies and standards

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees