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Director - Supply Chain

Cemen Tech Inc
3 hours ago
Full-time
On-site
Indianola, IA, United States
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Cemen Tech Inc. — the world leader in volumetric concrete technology — is seeking an experienced Director of Supply Chain to lead and optimize our supply chain operations. This leadership role is responsible for driving strategic sourcing, procurement, inventory management, production planning, and supplier relationships to support operational efficiency, cost management, and continued business growth. Join a team-focused, innovative, employee-owned company where your leadership makes a direct impact. Why Join Cemen Tech? Employee Ownership (ESOP) – Share in the company’s success while building long-term financial security and retirement value for you and your family. 100% Paid Health Insurance – Keep more of your paycheck with company-paid health insurance premiums. Great Benefits & Perks – Enjoy paid time off, parental leave, 401(k), bonuses, and more. Strong Team Culture – Work in a supportive, innovative, and collaborative environment. Employee Appreciation – Participate in company events, holiday meals, service awards, and local sporting event opportunities. PURPOSE OF POSITION The Director of Supply Chain provides leadership and strategic direction for purchasing, strategic sourcing, inventory management, logistics, and shipping and receiving. This role is accountable for inventory performance and ERP planning parameters, supply continuity, cost reduction, team development, and continuous improvement. The Director establishes priorities, resolves complex supply chain issues, and partners across the organization to support customer commitments and manufacturing operations. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES The following duties are normal for this position. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned. More specifically, the person will: Lead, coach, and develop the Purchasing Manager, Strategic Sourcing Manager, Logistics Coordinator, and Shipping and Receiving Supervisor; establish goals, priorities, and accountability. Direct day-to-day supply chain activities, balance competing priorities, and allocate resources to support production and customer requirements. Own inventory performance, including inventory accuracy, turns, working capital, shortages, excess and obsolete material, and inventory reduction initiatives. Establish, review, and maintain ERP inventory planning parameters, including minimum/maximum levels, reorder points, safety stock, and lead times. Oversee purchasing and strategic sourcing strategies, supplier negotiations, supplier development, and supply risk mitigation. Drive measurable cost savings through supplier negotiations, competitive sourcing, value analysis, freight optimization, and process improvements. Identify supply chain process gaps, lead root cause analysis, implement corrective actions, and standardize sustainable processes. Develop, implement, and drive the overall supply chain strategy to align with organizational objectives, optimize inventory levels, improve operational efficiency, reduce costs, and ensure a reliable, scalable supply chain that supports long-term business growth. Monitor supplier delivery, quality, cost, and responsiveness; escalate and resolve significant performance issues. Provide leadership for shipping, receiving, warehouse organization, material flow, and inventory control practices. Partner with Operations, Engineering, Quality, Finance, Sales, and Service to align material availability with business priorities. Develop and report supply chain KPIs, budgets, project status, and improvement results; communicate risks and recovery plans to leadership. Support ERP data integrity, cross-functional planning, and continuous improvement initiatives across the supply chain. EDUCATION – EXPERIENCE – COMPUTER SKILLS Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Operations, or related field (Required). 10+ years of progressive supply …

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