Director of Global Supply Chain

The Director of Global Supply Chain provides strategic and operational leadership for sourcing, procurement, demand planning, inventory management, inbound logistics, and supplier relationships. This role is responsible for ensuring product availability, optimizing inventory and working capital, reducing supply risk, and driving cost-effective supply chain performance that supports profitability, company growth and customer service objectives. As a member of the leadership team, the Director partners closely with Sales, Finance, Product Development, Manufacturing, Distribution, and Customer Experience to align supply chain strategies with business goals. Responsibilities · Strategy and risk. Translate company priorities into supply chain plans and budgets. Manage supplier concentration, contingency planning, and emerging supply risks. · Sourcing and supplier management. Lead the team in sourcing finished goods, raw materials, and packaging. Negotiate pricing, contracts, lead times, and purchasing terms; manage supplier performance and domestic and international relationships. · Quality and product readiness. Partner with Global Sourcing and Product Development and Engineering on supplier qualification, specifications, packaging, tooling ownership and maintenance, corrective actions, and new product readiness. · Planning and seasonal execution. Lead sales and operations planning (S&OP) to align demand, supply, capacity, and inventory investment. Incorporate seasonality, prebooks, promotions, and customer programs; confirm feasibility before major commitments and escalate supply gaps early. · Inventory and manufacturing coordination. Lead the team to set replenishment and inventory targets, coordinate material availability and production requirements with Manufacturing, and address excess and obsolete stock. Operations approves and executes production schedules. · Inbound logistics and compliance. Lead the import team to manage inbound freight, forwarders, and customs brokers; oversee import classification, origin, duties, documentation, and records. Coordinate inbound forecasts and shipment changes with Distribution. · Financial performance and systems. Manage purchasing and inbound costs, inventory investment, and supply chain budgets within approved limits. Partner with Finance on verified savings and with IT on planning data, Microsoft Dynamics 365, Power BI, and process improvements. · Leadership and collaboration. Coach and develop Team Members, establish clear expectations, and build succession and cross-training plans. Model respectful communication, resolve disagreements constructively, and hold the team accountable for follow-through. Member of the Leadership Team-Drive strategy, act as an enterprise leader, create alignment across all departments, foster accountability, and make disciplined business decisions. SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES Directly manages four (4) direct reports and a department currently consisting of sixteen (16) team members. Qualifications Education and Experience · Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, Business, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent relevant education and experience. A relevant master’s degree or CPIM, CSCP, or CPSM certification is preferred. · Ten or more years of progressive supply chain or operations experience, including five or more years in senior leadership. Demonstrated success in global sourcing, inbound logistics, and U.S. import compliance in manufacturing or distribution. · Experience leading S&OP, improving seasonal availability and inventory performance, developing teams, and implementing cross-functional improvements. · Strong financial, analytical, and communication skills. · Exceptional negotiation and communication abilities with a focus on achieving win–win outcomes. · Demonstrated proficiency in reading, analyzing, and interpreting complex business, financial, and technical reports, as well as legal documents and regulatory materials. · Skill…

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