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Director, Supply Chain

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Operations

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Location

Itasca, Illinois

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Salary

$140,000 - $160,000

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53994

Director, Supply Chain

Summary of Responsibilities:

  • Responsible for overseeing all supply chain activities related to Company’s products and services and insuring on-time delivery to clients.
  • Contribute to the growth of our business by consistently meeting or surpassing customer expectations, enhancing organizational efficiencies, and ensuring employee satisfaction.
  • Meet objectives related to customer satisfaction, quality, delivery, and cost.

Essential Skills and Experience

  • Build and maintain strong relationships with key suppliers to ensure effective partnerships.

  • Prepare, review, and manage purchase orders, bid proposals, and contracts while ensuring adherence to budget constraints and project scopes.

  • Negotiate terms, pricing, and agreements with suppliers and freight companies, and evaluate their performance to maintain cost-effective operations.

  • Oversee forecasting, planning, procurement, scheduling, logistics, and transportation for internal and external needs.

  • Monitor order progress and follow up to ensure timely delivery of goods and services.

  • Develop and implement strategic sourcing initiatives while effectively managing operational budgets.

  • Maintain detailed procurement records and manuals for reference and compliance.

  • Lead sourcing efforts by adapting purchasing strategies to market fluctuations and driving cost efficiencies.

  • Provide precise project cost estimates within specified timelines.

  • Track and analyze commodity market trends to anticipate pricing and availability of required materials and components.

  • Foster strong relationships with vendors, industry leaders, and strategic partners to support organizational goals.

  • Collaborate effectively with sales, procurement, and operations teams, including manufacturing and engineering departments.

  • Perform additional duties as assigned by management.

Required Skills

  • Minimum of five years of experience managing a Supply Chain department with high-volume supply chain operations.

  • Ability to interpret engineering drawings and bills of material accurately.

  • Comprehensive knowledge of construction materials, metal fabrications, and electrical/power equipment components.

  • Exceptional interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills.

  • Strong focus on customer satisfaction and relationship management.

  • At least three years of purchasing and supply chain experience in OEM equipment manufacturing and consumables industries, including progressive managerial responsibilities.

  • High level of integrity and adherence to ethical practices.

  • Proven leadership and mentoring abilities.

  • Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Office Suite, smartphone/tablet usage, ERP/MRP systems, Salesforce, and Business Central.

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Purchasing/Supply Chain Management (preferred).

Note: This job description outlines the primary duties and responsibilities of the role. It is intended as a guide to achieve company objectives and is not an exhaustive list of tasks or responsibilities.

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