Director of Supply Chain
The Director of Purchasing and Inventory Management position will lead all planning, procurement, and inventory management activities, collaboratively working with other departments to develop and maintain a comprehensive, robust, and efficient strategy to achieve both fill rate and inventory turn objectives.
Essential Functions
- Lead, manage, and develop the Inventory and Procurement teams of the company
- Develop, plan, organize, direct, communicate, manage and evaluate the strategic inventory management policies and procedures of the company
- Monitor inventory levels and inventory movement using the ERP system to ensure appropriate stock is purchased in a timely manner to meet customers' delivery expectations
- Coordinate with intercompany departments to ensure inventory activities and needs are met
- Conduct investigations into internal inventory management incidents to verify and resolve compliance issues
- Negotiate terms and conditions with strategic suppliers to obtain favorable pricing and timely deliveries
- Conduct audits and qualify strategic suppliers in accordance with ISO 9001 requirements
- Assist the various departments within the organization needing information regarding vendors, products, deliveries, and new product sourcing
- Check all invoice discrepancies involving vendors in the areas of responsibility
- Maintain a favorable working relationship with all company employees to foster and promote a cooperative and harmonious working climate that will be conducive to maximum employee morale, productivity, and efficiency/effectiveness
- Project a favorable image of the company to promote, foster, and enhance public recognition of the company and its products and services
- Implements and upholds company Health, Safety, and Environmental policies within assigned areas. Ensures team compliance, promotes safe work practices, and supports continuous improvement toward VSP's safety and sustainability objectives
Competencies
- Collaboration skills
- Strong negotiation skills
- Technical capacity
- Customer/Client focus
- Problem-solving skills
- Communication proficiency
- Proficient in the use of email, MS Word, MS Excel, PowerPoint
Experience / Education
- Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Operations Management, Logistics, Engineering, or related field.
- Minimum of 5-8 years of progressive experience in purchasing, procurement, inventory management or supply chain.
- Minimum of 3-5 years of leadership experience managing procurement, inventory, planning, or supply chain teams.
- Experience developing and executing inventory optimization and purchasing strategies.
- Experience negotiating contracts, pricing agreements, and supplier relationships.
- Strong understanding of inventory control methodologies, forecasting, demand planning, replenishment systems, and inventory accuracy programs.
- Proficiency with ERP/MRP systems, inventory management software, and advanced Microsoft Excel.
Job Type: This is a full-time position. Days of work are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Travel
Occasional evening and weekend work may be required as job duties demand.
Benefits:
- 401(k) plus company match
- Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Short- & Long-Term Disability
- Life Insurance
- Paid time off
- Paid Holidays
- Tuition reimbursement
