Director, Supply Chain

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Pennsylvania.

📋 Description

• Oversee the strategic and operational management of procurement, inventory planning and control, as well as supply chain master data governance for the AFH and Masterflex business units.

• Formulate and implement global and regional procurement strategies that align with business goals.

• Assist in the selection of suppliers, contract negotiations, and the management of supplier relationships.

• Identify and implement cost-saving opportunities, value engineering solutions, and enhancements to supply continuity.

• Guarantee adherence to procurement policies, contractual commitments, and regulatory standards.

• Spearhead inventory optimization, stocking policies, replenishment strategies, and S&OP supply planning.

• Track inventory turnover, Days Inventory Outstanding (DIO), fill rates, stockouts, and excess or obsolete inventory.

• Create and uphold frameworks for supply chain master data governance.

• Supervise the accuracy, integrity, and standardization of material, vendor, customer, and inventory master data.

• Collaborate with IT and relevant stakeholders on data quality issues, ERP enhancements, system implementations, and digital supply chain projects.

• Establish key performance indicators (KPIs) and dashboards to assess supply chain performance.

• Promote Lean, Six Sigma, technology integration, automation, visibility, and continuous improvement initiatives.

• Manage procurement expenditures, inventory investments, departmental budgets, cost savings, and working capital objectives.

• Aid in budgeting, forecasting, financial planning, and the development of strategic investment business cases.

• Lead and nurture teams in procurement, inventory management, and master data functions.

• Set performance expectations and development pathways, mentor potential leaders, and collaborate with HR on succession planning and talent management.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Operations, Engineering, or a related discipline.

• Over 10 years of progressive leadership experience in supply chain management.

• Proven experience in leading procurement, inventory planning, and master data operations.

• Strong expertise in supplier management and inventory optimization.

• Familiarity with ERP systems such as Epicor, SAP, Oracle, JDE, or comparable platforms.

• Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams within complex global organizations.

• Extensive knowledge of best practices in procurement, inventory management, and supply chain operations.

• Solid understanding of master data governance principles.

• Exceptional analytical, financial, and problem-solving capabilities.

• Experience in S&OP and supply planning processes.

• Advanced skills in data analysis and dashboard reporting.

• Preferred certifications include APICS/ASCM (CPIM, CSCP), CPSM, Lean Six Sigma, and PMP.

🏝️ Benefits

• Medical coverage

• Dental coverage

• Vision coverage

• Wellness programs

• Health savings accounts

• Flexible spending accounts

• 401(k) plan with company match

• Employee stock purchase program

• 11 paid holidays

• 18 PTO days accrued annually

• Volunteer time off

• 6 weeks of 100% paid parental leave (excluding states offering paid family leave)

• Learning opportunities to foster career growth and success