Director of Global Supply Chain Management
The Director of Global Supply Chain Management is responsible for leading global procurement, planning, and sourcing strategies across a diverse international footprint. Reporting to the VP of Global Manufacturing Operations, this role will unify regional supply chains into a cohesive, standardized global function while driving cost efficiency, supplier diversification, and delivery excellence.
This position requires direct experience managing supply chains for electrical and/or telecommunications products, with a strong understanding of industry-specific challenges, compliance requirements, and supplier landscapes.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead global Purchasing and Planning teams to ensure uninterrupted product supply across all regions.
- Develop and execute a sourcing strategy that emphasizes supplier diversification beyond China, especially for electrical and telecom components.
- Negotiate global contracts with a focus on favorable terms, risk mitigation, and cost control.
- Integrate regional operations into a standardized global supply chain structure.
- Establish and track KPIs tied to inventory performance, supplier reliability, and delivery targets.
- Advance integrated Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) aligned with engineering, production, logistics, and commercial teams.
- Ensure compliance with NIST 800-161 and 800-53 standards, supporting federal business initiatives.
- Mentor and develop a high-performance team capable of executing global supply chain strategies.
- Modernize systems and processes, including forecasting tools, supplier portals, and ERP enhancements (SAP preferred).
Qualifications
- 12–15 years of progressive supply chain experience, including global procurement and production planning.
- Proven background in electrical and/or telecommunications product supply chains.
- Bachelor's or Master's in Supply Chain, Business, Economics, or related field.
- Preferred certifications: CSCP, CPSM, CPIM; Six Sigma Green or Black Belt.
- Strong global contract negotiation skills with an emphasis on supplier development and risk management.
- High proficiency in ERP systems (SAP preferred), data analysis, and Microsoft Office Suite.
- Demonstrated success in leading global teams and executing strategic initiatives.
Outcome-Based Goals
- Supplier Diversification: Achieve 90% second-source qualification by Q1 2026 for critical components.
- Compliance Alignment: Ensure supply chain adherence to NIST standards by Q3 2025.
- Planning Efficiency: Improve COTD to 95% and factory schedule attainment to 98% by early 2026.
- Cost & Inventory Optimization: Target 3% annual cost savings; increase inventory turns and cut slow-moving stock by 20%.
- Talent Development: Build a high-impact team through structured mentoring, succession planning, and hands-on leadership.