Assurant is seeking a highly strategic and results-driven Director of Materials & Logistics to lead inventory management, procurement, order management, production control, and logistics operations across our Mt. Juliet Device Care Center (DCC) network. This leader will own the end-to-end materials strategy, ensuring the right inventory is available at the right place and time to support customer commitments, operational efficiency, and business growth. The role is responsible for optimizing inventory flow, driving purchasing excellence, strengthening supplier partnerships, and leading high-performing teams that support our repair and fulfillment operations. The ideal candidate combines deep supply chain expertise with exceptional leadership skills, a data-driven mindset, and a passion for continuous improvement. This position plays a critical role in maintaining service levels, delivering on-time shipments, and ensuring operational readiness across a complex, high-volume environment.
This is an onsite role in our Mt. Juliet TN facility.
What will be my duties and responsibilities in this job?- Lead all materials management, inventory control, purchasing, logistics, production control, and order management functions across Device Care Centers and the Field Repair organization
- Develop and execute materials strategies that ensure inventory availability while optimizing cost, working capital, and service levels
- Oversee inventory planning and movement across multiple facilities, ensuring accuracy, control, and efficient utilization of assets
- Drive production prioritization and inventory allocation decisions to support customer commitments and operational objectives
- Establish and maintain strong inventory governance, controls, and audit readiness processes
- Direct regional purchasing activities and supplier relationships to ensure quality, cost, delivery, and performance expectations are achieved
- Lead supplier escalation management, corrective actions, reclamation activities, and supply continuity initiatives
- Develop sourcing and procurement strategies that support growth while minimizing supply chain risk
- Drive materials cost reduction initiatives and support new product introductions with repair pricing and cost analysis
- Lead the Insurance Order Management function with accountability for on-time shipment performance and customer satisfaction
- Balance customer demand, inventory availability, and operational capacity to optimize fulfillment outcomes
- Partner with internal and external stakeholders to align priorities, manage change, and support business growth initiatives
- Champion Lean, continuous improvement, and process optimization initiatives across the organization
- Develop scalable processes, performance metrics, dashboards, and reporting tools that drive operational visibility and accountability
- Analyze inventory, logistics, purchasing, and fulfillment performance to identify opportunities for improvement
- Ensure accurate documentation, process controls, and compliance with company policies and procedures
- Build, lead, coach, and develop high-performing teams, including managers and supervisors
- Establish clear goals, performance expectations, and accountability measures across the organization
- Foster a culture of collaboration, innovation, customer focus, and continuous improvement
- Manage organizational design, workforce planning, succession planning, and talent development initiatives
- Develop, manage, and administer departmental operating budgets
- Establish short- and long-term strategic plans that align with business objectives
- Support business development activities, customer implementations, and operational readiness for new programs and clients
What are the requirements needed for this position?- Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Logistics, Operations Management, or a related field
- 15+ years of progressive experience in materials management, inventory control, supply chain, logistics, or operations leadership within a high-volume manufacturing, repair, distribution, or service environment
- Experience managing complex inventory environments with 8,000+ SKUs
- 10+ years of leadership experience, including leading managers and supervisory teams
- Proven experience in inventory planning, procurement, logistics, demand fulfillment, and operational performance management
- Strong analytical skills with experience leveraging data to drive business decisions and operational improvements
What other skills/experience would be helpful to have?- Master's degree (MBA or related discipline)
- APICS CPIM, CSCP, or equivalent supply chain certification
- Experience supporting repair, service, manufacturing, or reverse logistics operations
- Working knowledge of ERP/MRP systems, inventory planning, production control, and WIP management
- Experience with Oracle and/or Microsoft Great Plains
- Proficiency with Visio and Microsoft Office applications
Pay Range:
$144,700.00 - $241,600.00
Any posted pay range considers a wide range of compensation factors, including candidate background, experience and work location, while also allowing for salary growth within the position.
If there is no posting end date listed then this is a pipeline requisition, and we will continue to collect applications on an ongoing basis.
