Position SummaryThe Director of Supply & Inventory leads the supply chain function for procurement operations, inventory reliability, vendor performance, and ordering system governance. This role ensures the right products are available at the right time, at the right cost, and in compliance with company standards.
The position owns supply planning, purchasing controls, purchase order execution, vendor data, pricing governance, inventory controls, and Product Management/Ordering System (PMOS) administration. It partners across Operations, Finance, Safety, Commercial, Customer Care, Legal, and IT to improve service continuity, cost discipline, and process compliance.
Key Areas of Ownership- Supply planning, purchasing strategy, and purchase order governance
- Inventory reliability, replenishment, transfers, and controls
- Vendor onboarding, supplier performance, pricing, contracts, and corrective actions
- PMOS master data, product catalogs, supplier records, and system governance
- Supply chain reporting, compliance, training, and continuous improvement
Key Areas of Responsibility- Lead supply planning and procurement execution for regional and service center inventory to support operational readiness and customer service.
- Establish purchasing standards, approval controls, supplier engagement routines, and purchase order processes that improve accuracy, cycle time, and compliance.
- Monitor inventory levels, replenishment needs, transfers, reconciliation, physical counts, and cycle-count results to improve inventory accuracy and availability.
- Manage supplier performance, vendor records, pricing files, freight terms, contract compliance, scorecards, business reviews, and corrective actions.
- Administer PMOS master data, product setup, supplier information, governance controls, and user support to maintain accurate ordering and inventory processes.
- Partner with Operations, Finance, HSSE, Customer Care, Legal, and IT to resolve supply chain issues and improve process performance.
- Maintain supply chain SOPs, reporting cadence, training resources, compliance routines, dashboards, and continuous improvement actions.
- Lead assigned team members with clear priorities, accountability, service focus, and measurable performance expectations.
Qualifications- Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Procurement, Business Administration, Operations, or related field preferred; equivalent experience may be considered.
- Three or more years of experience in procurement, supply chain, purchasing, inventory management, vendor management, or related operational support.
- Experience leading people, projects, suppliers, or cross-functional initiatives preferred.
- Strong analytical, negotiation, communication, vendor management, process improvement, and project management skills.
- Procurement/PMOS system certification required within 90 days of hire; APICS, CPSM, Lean, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement certification preferred.
Key Performance Indicators- Inventory visibility and accuracy
- Purchase order accuracy and cycle time
- Supplier performance, pricing compliance, and issue resolution
- PMOS master data accuracy and governance compliance
- Cost savings, process compliance, and continuous improvement execution
Safety ResponsibilitiesThis role ensures suppliers, products, and procurement practices meet company HSSE standards, regulatory requirements, and applicable supply chain policies.
Work EnvironmentThis position works in an office and field-support environment with regular interaction across suppliers, operations, finance, customer care, technical service, safety, and leadership. Travel to vendor locations, service centers, and regional operations may be required.
DisclaimerThis job description outlines the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this position. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, or qualifications required. Responsibilities may be modified based on business needs and organizational requirements.
