Director of Supply Chain

Summary:

The Director of Supply Chain is responsible for developing and executing supply chain strategies that drive efficiency, reduce costs, and ensure the seamless flow of materials and products. This role oversees procurement, inventory management, production planning, logistics, and supplier relationships to support the company’s operational and financial goals. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in supply chain management, strategic planning, and cross-functional leadership within a manufacturing environment.

Keltec offers a full benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Long-Term Disability, 401k matching, PTO and sponsored holidays.

Duties / Responsibilities:

Strategic Leadership & Operations:

• Develop and implement supply chain strategies to optimize cost, quality, and delivery performance.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency and reduce waste across the supply chain.
• Lead and mentor a team overseeing procurement, production planning, inventory control, logistics, and distribution.

Procurement & Supplier Management:

• Establish strong partnerships with key suppliers to ensure high-quality, cost-effective, and reliable sourcing.
• Negotiate contracts, pricing, and service agreements to achieve cost savings and improve supplier performance.
• Monitor supplier performance metrics and implement corrective actions when necessary.

Inventory & Production Planning:

• Oversee demand forecasting and inventory management to balance supply with customer needs while minimizing excess stock.
• Develop and implement Just-In-Time (JIT) and lean inventory strategies to improve working capital.
• Collaborate with production teams to align material availability with manufacturing schedules.

Logistics & Distribution:

• Optimize transportation and warehousing strategies to reduce costs and improve delivery performance.
• Ensure compliance with all transportation regulations and trade policies.
• Lead initiatives to improve on-time delivery and customer satisfaction.

Data Analytics & Performance Metrics:

• Utilize data analytics to track KPIs such as inventory turnover, supplier performance, and order fulfillment rates.
• Implement and maintain supply chain dashboards to provide real-time visibility into key metrics.
• Drive cost reduction initiatives through data-driven decision-making.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering, or a related field.
• 10+ years of experience in supply chain management, procurement, or logistics, preferably in a manufacturing environment.
• Proven experience leading supply chain transformation and process improvements.
• Strong negotiation skills with experience in contract management and supplier relations.
• Expertise in ERP/MRP systems and supply chain analytics tools.
• Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage complex projects and cross-functional teams.
• Knowledge of global supply chain trends, regulations, and best practices.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering, or a related field.
• APICS, CPIM, CSCP, or Lean Six Sigma certification.

Normal Working Hours and Conditions:Core business hours are generally 8:00 am – 5:00 pm. However, this position may require work to be performed outside of normal business hours based on Company operations.

Physical Requirements: Primary functions require sufficient physical ability and mobility to work in an office setting including verbally communicating, seeing and hearing to exchange information and fine coordination including use of a computer keyboard. Daily physical functions include standing, sitting and walking for prolonged periods of time and occasionally stooping, bending, kneeling, crouching, reaching, and twisting. The employee may engage in lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling light to moderate amounts of weight up to 25 pounds. The position also requires the operation of office equipment requiring repetitive hand movement.

Summary:

The Director of Supply Chain is responsible for developing and executing supply chain strategies that drive efficiency, reduce costs, and ensure the seamless flow of materials and products. This role oversees procurement, inventory management, production planning, logistics, and supplier relationships to support the company’s operational and financial goals. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in supply chain management, strategic planning, and cross-functional leadership within a manufacturing environment.

Keltec offers a full benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Long-Term Disability, 401k matching, PTO and sponsored holidays.

Duties / Responsibilities:

Strategic Leadership & Operations:

• Develop and implement supply chain strategies to optimize cost, quality, and delivery performance.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency and reduce waste across the supply chain.
• Lead and mentor a team overseeing procurement, production planning, inventory control, logistics, and distribution.

Procurement & Supplier Management:

• Establish strong partnerships with key suppliers to ensure high-quality, cost-effective, and reliable sourcing.
• Negotiate contracts, pricing, and service agreements to achieve cost savings and improve supplier performance.
• Monitor supplier performance metrics and implement corrective actions when necessary.

Inventory & Production Planning:

• Oversee demand forecasting and inventory management to balance supply with customer needs while minimizing excess stock.
• Develop and implement Just-In-Time (JIT) and lean inventory strategies to improve working capital.
• Collaborate with production teams to align material availability with manufacturing schedules.

Logistics & Distribution:

• Optimize transportation and warehousing strategies to reduce costs and improve delivery performance.
• Ensure compliance with all transportation regulations and trade policies.
• Lead initiatives to improve on-time delivery and customer satisfaction.

Data Analytics & Performance Metrics:

• Utilize data analytics to track KPIs such as inventory turnover, supplier performance, and order fulfillment rates.
• Implement and maintain supply chain dashboards to provide real-time visibility into key metrics.
• Drive cost reduction initiatives through data-driven decision-making.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering, or a related field.
• 10+ years of experience in supply chain management, procurement, or logistics, preferably in a manufacturing environment.
• Proven experience leading supply chain transformation and process improvements.
• Strong negotiation skills with experience in contract management and supplier relations.
• Expertise in ERP/MRP systems and supply chain analytics tools.
• Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage complex projects and cross-functional teams.
• Knowledge of global supply chain trends, regulations, and best practices.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering, or a related field.
• APICS, CPIM, CSCP, or Lean Six Sigma certification.

Normal Working Hours and Conditions:Core business hours are generally 8:00 am – 5:00 pm. However, this position may require work to be performed outside of normal business hours based on Company operations.

Physical Requirements: Primary functions require sufficient physical ability and mobility to work in an office setting including verbally communicating, seeing and hearing to exchange information and fine coordination including use of a computer keyboard. Daily physical functions include standing, sitting and walking for prolonged periods of time and occasionally stooping, bending, kneeling, crouching, reaching, and twisting. The employee may engage in lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling light to moderate amounts of weight up to 25 pounds. The position also requires the operation of office equipment requiring repetitive hand movement.