DIRECTOR, SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT
Description
Electroswitch is a leading provider of switching, monitoring, and control solutions for the power industry, serving the utility, industrial power, and defense markets worldwide. We deliver high-quality, innovative products engineered for reliable performance in demanding applications.
Reporting to the VP of Operations, the Director of Supply Chain Management is responsible for leading end-to-end supply chain operations for a high mix, medium volume manufacturing environment. This role oversees strategic sourcing, production planning, inventory management, logistics, warehouse operations, supplier performance, and customer delivery execution. The ideal candidate balances operational agility with cost control while supporting complex product configurations, fluctuating demand, and short lead-time expectations.
The Supply Chain Director partners closely with operations, engineering, sales, finance, and quality teams to ensure material availability, production continuity, and on-time customer delivery.
Supply Chain Strategy & Leadership
- Develop and execute supply chain strategies aligned with company growth, operational efficiency, and customer service goals.
- Lead purchasing, planning, inventory control, logistics, shipping/receiving, and warehouse functions.
- Build scalable processes to support high product mix complexity and medium-volume production demands.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives across the supply chain using Lean manufacturing and ERP/MRP systems.
- Establish KPIs and performance dashboards for inventory turns, supplier performance, OTD, lead times, and forecast accuracy.
Production Planning & Inventory Management
- Oversee master production scheduling and material planning to support changing customer demand and engineering changes.
- Optimize inventory levels while minimizing stockouts, excess inventory, and obsolescence.
- Coordinate demand planning and S&OP (Sales & Operations Planning) processes.
- Manage capacity planning and supply continuity for critical materials and components.
Procurement & Supplier Management
- Develop strategic supplier relationships and negotiate pricing, contracts, and lead times.
- Identify and mitigate supply chain risks related to single-source suppliers, long lead-time materials, and global sourcing challenges.
- Monitor supplier quality, delivery performance, and corrective action plans.
- Lead supplier development initiatives to improve reliability and reduce cost.
Logistics & Warehouse Operations
- Oversee inbound and outbound logistics, freight optimization, and warehouse efficiency.
- Ensure shipping and receiving operations meet customer delivery requirements and internal production schedules.
- Improve warehouse organization, inventory accuracy, cycle counting, and material flow processes.
Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Partner with manufacturing, engineering, quality, and customer service teams to support product launches and engineering revisions.
- Support NPI (New Product Introduction) and ECO (Engineering Change Order) processes.
- Collaborate with finance on inventory valuation, budgeting, and cost reduction initiatives.
Compliance & Systems
- Ensure compliance with company policies, safety standards, and regulatory requirements.
- Lead ERP/MRP system optimization and data accuracy initiatives.
- Maintain strong reporting and analytics capabilities to support decision-making.
Qualifications
Knowledge, Skills & Experiences:
- Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations, Business, Engineering, or related field.
- 8–15 years of progressive supply chain leadership experience in manufacturing.
- Experience in high mix, medium volume manufacturing environments required.
- Strong understanding of:
- ERP/MRP systems
- Production planning
- Strategic sourcing
- Inventory optimization
- Lean manufacturing principles
- S&OP processes
- Proven leadership experience managing cross-functional teams.
- Strong analytical, negotiation, and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent communication and organizational abilities.
Preferred Experience
- Experience in industries such as:
- Industrial manufacturing
- Electronics
- APICS/ASCM certification (CPIM, CSCP) preferred.
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
- On-time delivery performance
- Inventory turns
- Supplier OTD (On-Time Delivery)
- Forecast accuracy
- Material shortages
- Freight cost reduction
- Inventory accuracy
- Production schedule attainment
- Working capital improvement
Pay Range:
$145,000 - $170,000 annually
Travel:
Occasional Travel (10-25%)
Benefits:
Electroswitch offers a competitive benefits package that includes 10 paid holidays per year, paid sick and vacation time, health, dental and vision insurance, company paid life insurance, 401k retirement plan with a company match.
How To Apply:
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