Director of Supply Chain

We helping our client who is looking for an experienced supply chain leader to oversee end-to-end planning, purchasing, inventory, and logistics operations for a manufacturing environment in Collierville, Tennessee. This role is responsible for improving service levels, controlling costs, and strengthening operational accuracy through effective forecasting, supplier management, and cross-functional coordination. The ideal candidate brings a strategic mindset and hands-on leadership style to support dependable material flow, safe operations, and on-time customer delivery. Responsibilities: • Lead integrated planning, procurement, inventory, warehousing, and distribution activities to maintain reliable product availability and efficient operations. • Partner with planning teams to translate demand trends into supply strategies that support customer commitments and production schedules. • Track forecast changes, volume expectations, and operational indicators to identify risks, adjust plans, and improve performance. • Establish and monitor key supply chain metrics related to cost, quality, delivery, inventory health, and service outcomes. • Evaluate stock levels and material flow to increase inventory turns, minimize excess and obsolescence, and enhance fulfillment performance. • Work closely with sales, finance, production, engineering, and quality teams to align supply chain priorities with business objectives. • Build and manage supplier relationships through performance reviews, forecasting discussions, site evaluations, and ongoing feedback. • Drive process improvements across purchasing, material requirements planning, receiving, storage, and logistics to increase efficiency and accuracy. • Support new product introductions, engineering updates, and other operational changes to ensure smooth transitions in sourcing and production flow. • Develop warehousing, reverse logistics, and environmentally responsible supply chain practices that support business and sustainability goals. • 7+ years of experience in supply chain, logistics, procurement, or materials management, including leadership responsibility. • Strong background in manufacturing and distribution environments with proven oversight of end-to-end supply chain functions. • Experience with demand planning, purchasing processes, inventory control, and supplier performance management. • Ability to analyze operational and financial data using tools such as Microsoft Excel and Power BI. • Familiarity with ERP systems, including JDE EnterpriseOne or comparable platforms. • Demonstrated success improving service, reducing cost, and optimizing inventory within a complex supply chain operation. • Effective cross-functional communication skills with the ability to influence teams, suppliers, and business partners. • Knowledge of global supply chain practices, logistics networks, and continuous improvement methods. Robert Half is the world’s first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles. Robert Half works to put you in the best position to succeed. We provide access to top jobs, competitive compensation and benefits, and free online training. Stay on top of every opportunity - whenever you choose - even on the go. Download the Robert Half app and get 1-tap apply, notifications of AI-matched jobs, and much more. All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information. © 2025 Robert Half. An Equal Op…

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