Supply Chain Director

Company: Charles Industries, An Amphenol Company
Location: Schaumburg
Posted on: March 30, 2025

Job Description:

Job Summary:The Supply Chain Director is responsible for the overall structure and organization of the Supply Chain team; managing daily supply chain, planning, and logistics functions while strategically identifying long-term processes and partnerships that enable us to bring value to our customers by leveraging our strength in Supply Chain. The Supply Chain Director will lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing supply chain team, including buyers, strategic sourcing managers, inventory specialists, and import/export professionals.Duties/Responsibilities:

• Develops the adequate framework and organizational structure, including procurement, inventory management, production planning and scheduling, logistics, and transportation to drive efficiencies and continuously reduce costs within our Supply Chain.
• Develops and maintains detailed inventories of materials and supplies located in the company, at sites, and in the factory.
• Maintains the required quantity of supplies and materials to optimize production.
• Develops policies to increase efficiency throughout the supply chain while ensuring quality and safety; implements subsequent changes to processes.
• Maintains and develops partnerships with key suppliers at the senior level, engaging in high-level pricing and contract negotiations; monitoring supplier performance, and addressing issues promptly to increase our competitive advantage in our target markets.
• Implements and monitors KPIs to drive business forward.
• Focuses on continuous improvement methodologies like Six Sigma or lean to streamline processes, reduce waste, and enhance overall supply chain efficiency.
• Responsible for end-to-end forecasting models; minimize liability and risk, utilize historical data, market trends, and customer insights to predict future demand.
• Ensures that all suppliers meet minimum Quality and EHSS standards.
• Assesses and mitigates risks that could disrupt the supply chain, such as disruptions, geopolitical factors, natural disasters, and economic fluctuations.
• Evaluates and improves the environmental impact of the supply chain, including reducing waste, energy consumption, and carbon emissions.
• Performs other duties as assigned.Required Skills/Abilities:
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and negotiation skills with a proven ability to create and maintain positive working relationships with vendors, suppliers, shippers, and customers.
• Strong supervisory and leadership skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Thorough understanding of company products and logistics.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Solid project management and budget management skills required.
• Ability to travel at least 20%.Education and Experience:
• Bachelor's degree in business, Supply Chain, or a related field.
• At least 10 years of proven Supply Chain Management experience is required.
• APICS (CSCP or CPIM), PMP, or other role-related certifications are strongly preferred.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint).Physical Requirements:The physical demands described are representative of those that an employee must successfully perform. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
• Employees must regularly lift and/or move up to 15 pounds.Work Environment:The work environment characteristics described are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential job functions.
• Employees regularly work in an office environment.
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