Global Supply Chain and Procurement Leader

Job Title: Global Supply Chain and Procurement Leader Department: SG&A Status: Full Time – Exempt Reporting To: VP of Operations Areas of Management: Strategic procurement, purchasing, demand and supply planning, inventory management, and logistics Position Purpose: The Global Supply Chain and Procurement Leader is accountable for developing and executing Harland’s end-to-end supply chain strategy, encompassing integrated business planning, strategic sourcing, procurement, inventory management, logistics and supplier performance. This role ensures that Harland has the supply chain capabilities, supplier partnerships, planning processes and risk management systems required to support profitable growth, successful new product introductions, customer delivery commitments and operational scalability. Reporting to the VP of Operations, this position will be a key member of the Operations leadership team and will partner closely with Commercial, R&D, Manufacturing Engineering, Quality and Finance to align supply chain decisions with business priorities. Key Responsibilities: S&OP, AOP, and Demand Own the S&OP process, including demand and supply reconciliation, inventory planning capacity constraints, and escalation of trade-offs Lead monthly Sales & Operations Planning process, integrating commercial forecasts, customer programs, R&D/NPI requirements, manufacturing capacity, materials availability, and inventory and financial objectives Create and maintain a rolling 12-to 18-month demand and supply outlook Identify constraints and recommend trade-offs to the executive leadership teams Working Capital and Financial Performance Contribute directly to EBITDA improvement and cash generation Responsible for inventory turns, excess and obsolete inventory, purchase price variance, supplier payment terms, freight costs, and total landed cost Continuous Improvement & Lean Supply Chain Lead the deployment of Lean principles across planning, procurement, inventory management, warehousing, and logistics functions Develop and sustain material replenishment systems that support flow, inventory optimization, and operations excellence Drive the implementation of Lean material management tools including Kanban, pull systems, supermarkets, heijunka, visual management, point-of-use inventory, and value stream management Lead cross-functional Kaizen events focused on reducing lead times, improving supplier performance, eliminating waste, and increasing inventory turns Partner with manufacturing operations to ensure end-to-end material flow supports production requirements and customer demand Establish a culture of continuous improvement through structured problem solving and standard work Team Leadership Lead and develop the supply chain team, including training, performance management and more Foster a collaborative and efficient working environment Set performance goals and conduct regular reviews with team members Operations Oversee all aspects of supply chain operations, including procurement, inventory management, and logistics Challenge the status quo to Identify, implement and document process improvements to enhance efficiency and reduce costs Supply Chain Strategy Develop and implement supply chain strategies for planning, sourcing, manufacturing, delivery, disposal, etc. and align it with business goals and the S&OP process Monitor market trends and performance metrics to adjust strategies as needed Shipping and Receiving Oversee all inbound and outbound shipping activities Ensure that shipments are accurately documented, tracked, and delivered on time Manage receiving processes to verify the quantity and quality of materials received Risk Management Address supply chain disruptions promptly and ensure team manages to completion Mitigate risks related to sourcing, transportation and production Strategic Procurement Collaborate with suppliers to ensure timely delivery of materials Negotiate contracts, develop and manage relationships with sup…

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