Job Description
Position:
Sr. Director, Supply Chain
Location:
Columbus, OH
Job Id:
3932
# of Openings:
1
Sr. Director, Supply Chain
Remote (travel required)/Houston, TX
Status: Full Time
Job Category: Operations: Corporate Operations
Relevant Work Experience: 10+ yrs.
JOB SUMMARY
Reporting to the Vice President of Commercial Operations, the Sr. Director of Supply Chain will be responsible for overseeing effective supply operations execution across all OTC segments as well as defining new policies and procedures to address needs to positively impact revenue. In addition, the Director of Supply Chain liaisons with operational leaders to ensure continuity of supply, optimization of rebate programs, right- sizing inventories, and cost saving initiatives across the organization.
The Sr. Director of Supply Chain will oversee daily management and support of category team members and ensure proper development and execution of comprehensive commodity strategies that exceed both short term and long-term targets. Accountable for all commercial negotiations and supplier selections within commodities. Responsible for management of strategic suppliers through formal Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) process and accountable for monitoring supplier risk across all responsible commodities. Develop savings opportunities, supplier performance monitoring and improvement, as well as supporting supply chain initiatives with all OTC segments.
PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES
The position responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Manage a team of Category Managers.
Develop, implement, and drive Supply Chain scorecards.
Monitor reports on PO's, inventory levels, and vendors.
Decrease and mitigate E&O inventory.
Monitor Fleet Vehicle program and performance.
Identify spending that should be consolidated and leverage for savings and enhance master data.
Implement QBR's with strategic vendors and review results of KPI's.
Identify cost saving opportunities and conduct events to realize savings such as RFP's, auctions, etc.
Provide daily management and support to category team members while developing and expanding team capabilities.
Align with functional stakeholders and business leaders to incorporate product, service/repair & distribution strategies into commodity strategy while gaining leadership support for change.
Lead commodity team members to develop and execute comprehensive commodity strategies that exceed both short term and long-term targets.
Accountable for all commercial negotiations and supplier selections within commodities - exceed spend under long-term agreement and supplier rationalization targets.
Responsible for management of strategic suppliers through formal Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) process to improve supplier performance metrics including quality, delivery, productivity, and innovation.
Partner with strategic suppliers and SQE/SDE to complete detailed capacity analysis.
Align SIOP and demand forecasting with suppliers to efficiently ensure continuity of supply.
Accountable for monitoring supplier risk across all responsible commodities while developing and maintaining detailed mitigation plans for critical components and at-risk suppliers.
Accountable for team reporting and managing of commodity inflation, both mitigation and recovery.
Aggregate commodity playbooks across team members and present comprehensive team update.
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in business management, business administration, or related field.
10 + years' experience in Supply Chain and or Operations.
Experience with change management processes.
Supply chain acumen regarding category management strategies and commodities.
Project management experience.
Complex problem solving across multifunctional teams.
Robust communication skills both written and verbal at all levels including executives.
Ability to effectively teach, mentor, and coach.
Strong analytical abilities and utilization of Microsoft suite products.
Experience with Lean methodology and participation in Kaizens/projects.
Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities.
Ability to travel up to 50% of the time.
Preferred Qualifications
Master's degree in Business or equivalent.
15+ years managing all aspects of Supply Chain management.
CPSM, CPIM, CSCP, or equivalent Supply Chain certification.
Lean certification.
Experience utilizing various ERP systems.
Ability to work within a matrixed organization with a high degree of influence across multiple departments (operations, sales, marketing, etc.)
Experience working mid-size to large company in industrial distribution and service repair.
At OTC Industrial Technologies, we believe that our employees are our greatest strength. Through investment in our people and growth from within, we believe in providing you with a wide variety of opportunities to accelerate your career potential as you help us drive change to move our business forward.
For over 60 years, employing and developing the best-in-class talent has been at the forefront of our success. By coupling our teams' hands-on experience with a wide range of products from top vendors, we provide customers with the best quality products and technical application expertise and services at the lowest possible costs.
Working with OTC Industrial Technologies is perfect for purpose driven individuals who are motivated to be part of an exciting transformational company.
Perks of Working with OTC Industrial Technologies:
As part of the OTC family, you'll enjoy competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision care coverage and a 401(k) savings plan - Additionally, we offer paid time off, short-and long-term disability coverage, life insurance, tuition assistance, and Employee Assistance Program. You'll also experience exciting opportunities for professional and personal growth and recognition.
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OTC is an equal employment opportunity employer. Qualified applicants are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, status as a protected veteran or other characteristics protected by law. OTC is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor—priority referral Protected Veterans requested.
