Description
We’re Hiring: Supply Chain Director
Location: Virginia | ✈️ Travel up to 25%
Are you an experienced supply chain leader ready to drive strategy, optimise supplier relationships, and lead multi-site operations? This is your opportunity to make a real impact by shaping procurement, logistics, and supplier performance in a high-growth international Packaging Automation business.
The Opportunity
As Supply Chain Director, you’ll oversee all aspects of purchasing, logistics, and supplier management across multiple U.S. facilities. Leading a team of 10–15, you’ll play a pivotal role in ensuring cost efficiency, supplier reliability, and on-time delivery—while developing and mentoring your team to reach new levels of performance.
This is a senior leadership role with direct accountability for financial performance, supplier partnerships, and operational excellence.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead supply chain operations across multi-site manufacturing plants.
- Provide coaching, development, and leadership for a team of 10–15 in purchasing, shipping, and receiving.
- Build and maintain strategic supplier relationships, negotiating long-term contracts covering pricing, quality, delivery, and service.
- Drive cost reductions while maintaining high quality and reliability standards.
- Oversee procurement processes, ensuring accuracy in MRP systems, purchase orders, and inventory management.
- Resolve supplier performance issues and drive continuous improvement.
- Manage logistics, including domestic and international transport arrangements.
- Collaborate cross-functionally with production, fabrication, and aftermarket to meet business goals.
Your Profile
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, Economics or related field (Master’s or certifications a plus).
- 10+ years’ experience in supply chain, procurement, or inventory management, preferably in manufacturing/automation.
- Strong leadership skills with experience managing multi-site teams.
- Proven track record in supplier negotiations, contract management, and cost reduction.
- Excellent analytical, financial, and problem-solving skills.
- Knowledge of MRP/ERP systems (Epicor a plus).
- Strong interpersonal, communication, and conflict management skills.
What’s on Offer
- Strategic leadership role with multi-site responsibility.
- Opportunity to shape and execute supply chain strategy at scale.
- A culture that values employee development, innovation, and customer focus.
- Competitive compensation package.
Ready to take the next step?
Apply today to lead a dynamic supply chain function and drive operational success across a growing business.
