Supply Chain Director, OSE
About The Position
DRiV, Tenneco’s Aftermarket business group, is a global leader with top-three market share positions across most of our product categories.As a premier “House of Brands,” DRiV represents more than 30 of the world’s most trusted aftermarket names, including Monroe®, MOOG®, Wagner®, Walker®, Fel Pro®, Champion®, Ferodo®, Payen®, and others, many with more than 100 years of heritage.Our scaled and differentiated capabilities allow regional business lines to serve customers with precision while leveraging global manufacturing, engineering, and distribution strength. Approximately 75% of our revenue is positioned as a #1 brand within its product category.Across shocks & struts, steering & suspension, braking, sealing, engine, emissions, and ignition systems, DRiV delivers quality, performance, and value that customers rely on worldwide.At DRiV, we win through execution, innovation, and the power of our brands. Summary The Supply Chain Director, Office of Strategic Execution (OSE), is responsible for leading strategic supply chain initiatives that support enterprise transformation programs, including site consolidations, operational transitions, and network optimization efforts. This role oversees end-to-end supply chain planning and execution to ensure alignment between customer demand, operational capacity, inventory optimization, and financial objectives.The position requires strong cross-functional collaboration with commercial, product, manufacturing, distribution, transportation, and finance teams to successfully execute complex initiatives while ensuring business continuity during periods of change. This role also supports confidential workforce ramp-up and ramp-down planning activities and requires a high level of professionalism and discretion.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, Operations, Business, Engineering, Finance, or related field required; Master’s degree preferred
- 10+ years of progressive experience in supply chain, operations, purchasing, manufacturing, project management, or related functions
- Minimum 5 years of leadership experience managing direct and/or cross-functional teams
- Strong experience with SIOP/S&OE, supply planning, inventory management, and operational execution
- Demonstrated experience leading large-scale operational or supply chain transformation initiatives
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and project management skills
- Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel and PowerPoint; Power BI experience preferred
- Experience with ERP systems (SAP preferred)
- Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills
- Ability to work effectively in fast-paced, changing environments and manage through ambiguity
Nice To Haves
- Experience supporting site consolidations, transfers, closures, or network optimization initiatives
- Lean manufacturing and continuous improvement experience preferred
- ASCM/CPIM certification preferred
- Consumer Goods, Electronics, Automotive Aftermarket, or industrial manufacturing experience preferred
Responsibilities
- Lead and oversee all phases of the SIOP/S&OE process for the business line, including demand forecasting, supply planning, inventory optimization, and demand/supply balancing activities
- Develop and maintain rolling demand forecasts and optimize supply plans that align customer demand, operational capacity, inventory targets, and financial objectives
- Lead cross-functional demand consensus, supply balancing, and reconciliation meetings to identify risks, gaps, and mitigation plans
- Evaluate financial impacts, risks, opportunities, and trade-off decisions related to balancing demand and supply requirements
- Drive supply chain execution activities supporting strategic transformation initiatives, including site consolidations, operational transitions, and network optimization efforts
- Ensure continuous and efficient supply of finished goods through effective supply-demand balancing, replenishment planning, and inventory management
- Lead efforts across supply planning, purchasing, and external suppliers to implement effective replenishment methodologies and improve supply chain agility
- Execute standardized supply chain processes, planning tools, and replenishment strategies to support operational and inventory performance targets
- Partner with commercial and operational teams to support customer agreements and strategic initiatives while balancing service and supply chain efficiencies
- Assess and recommend internal and external long-term capacity investments to support future business growth and operational requirements
- Manage program timelines, risks, metrics, reporting, and stakeholder communication for strategic supply chain initiatives
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on operational efficiency, process standardization, inventory optimization, and supply chain performance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
