Director of Supply Chain

Location

Tennessee

Type

Direct Hire

Job #

11448

Salary

$

Location Type

On-Site

Job Description

The Senior Director of Supply Chain is responsible for leading the end-to-end supply chain strategy and execution, encompassing planning, production scheduling, Sales, Inventory & Operations Planning (SIOP), procurement, inventory management, working capital, and cash management. This role ensures supply continuity, cost optimization, and service excellence while driving continuous improvement across all supply chain processes. The Senior Director serves as a key enterprise partner, collaborating with leaders across Operations, Finance, Sales, and Technology to align demand, supply, and financial objectives with overall business strategy.

This position manages significant procurement spend and inventory while overseeing the processing and delivery of thousands of unique orders across multiple manufacturing locations.

Key Responsibilities

End-to-End Supply Chain Leadership

• Own and optimize the full supply chain lifecycle, from demand planning to customer fulfillment.
• Establish governance, accountability, and performance metrics across supply chain functions.
• Ensure supply chain strategies align with business objectives and customer commitments.
• Partner with site leaders to support working capital management and operational execution.

Planning, Scheduling & SIOP

• Lead the Sales, Inventory, and Operations Planning (SIOP) process and executive-level reviews.
• Improve forecast accuracy using statistical tools and scenario planning.
• Develop and maintain demand planning, capacity planning, and production scheduling processes.
• Monitor KPIs, identify risks, and implement corrective actions to drive operational excellence.

Procurement & Supplier Management

• Lead strategic sourcing, procurement, and supplier relationship management.
• Negotiate contracts to achieve cost, quality, delivery, and risk objectives.
• Implement supplier performance metrics and continuous improvement initiatives.

Working Capital & Cash Management

• Own inventory strategy, balancing service levels, cost, and cash flow.
• Drive improvements in inventory turns, days inventory outstanding (DIO), and material availability.
• Partner with Finance to manage working capital, payment terms, and cash flow impacts.
• Identify and execute initiatives to reduce excess and obsolete inventory.

Continuous Improvement & Operational Excellence

• Lead continuous improvement initiatives using Lean, Six Sigma, or similar methodologies.
• Standardize processes, improve data integrity, and leverage systems for better decision-making.
• Champion digital tools and system enhancements (ERP, planning systems, analytics).
• Foster a culture of accountability, problem-solving, and continuous improvement.

Cross-Functional Leadership

• Collaborate closely with Operations, Commercial, Finance, and Technology teams.
• Serve as a strategic advisor to senior leadership on supply chain risks, opportunities, and trade-offs.
• Lead, develop, and mentor a high-performing supply chain team.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Customer service levels (OTIF)
• Forecast accuracy and SIOP adherence
• Inventory turns, DIO, and working capital performance
• Procurement cost savings and supplier performance
• Schedule adherence and capacity utilization
• Continuous improvement savings and productivity gains

Qualifications

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Operations, Business, Engineering, or related field
• 10+ years of progressive supply chain leadership experience
• Demonstrated ownership of SIOP, planning, scheduling, and procurement
• Strong financial acumen with impact on working capital and cash flow
• Experience leading cross-functional teams and influencing at the executive level
• Experience in mixed-model environments (Make to Forecast, Make to Stock, Make to Order)

Preferred:

• Manufacturing or complex supply chain experience
• Lean, Six Sigma, or APICS certifications (CPIM, CSCP)
• ERP and advanced planning system experience

Leadership Competencies

• Strategic and systems thinker
• Data-driven decision maker
• Strong communicator and influencer
• Change agent with a continuous improvement mindset
• Hands-on leader with a bias for execution