Director of Supply Chain

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POSITION DESCRIPTION: Director, Global Supply Chain Management
Role Overview
The Director of Global Supply Chain Management plays a pivotal role in strategically steering the company’s global supply chain procurement and material planning. This entails supervising product procurement, managing contract discussions, and overseeing contract production. The Director enhances operational productivity while aligning global operations with overarching corporate goals.
This leader mentors a multifaceted team comprising global strategy leaders, sourcing and planning specialists, and procurement experts. A primary duty involves merging disparate regional supply chain activities into a cohesive, globally coordinated entity. This position reports directly to the VP of Global Manufacturing Operations.

Core Responsibilities
Strategic Leadership: Lead tactical and strategic Purchasing and Planning divisions to guarantee steady product supply for a global customer base.
Sourcing Strategy: Design and implement comprehensive sourcing approaches focusing on supplier diversification to mitigate regional dependency risks.
Negotiation: Coordinate and finalize global contract negotiations to secure advantageous terms and advocate for cost-saving measures.
Operational Integration: Drive the consolidation of varied regional supply chains into a synchronized, uniform global end-to-end (E2E) system.
Inventory & Metrics: Establish rigorous inventory control protocols and track Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to assess supply chain effectiveness.
S&OP Management: Promote a forward-thinking Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) process to ensure an integrated operational strategy...