Supply Chain Director
6 days ago
Memphis
Job Description Position Summary The Supply Chain Director is responsible for leading Vanguard Soap's end-to-end supply chain strategy and execution, including strategic sourcing, procurement, production planning, warehousing, inventory management, and customer program coordination. This role ensures that materials, production schedules, and distribution activities align to support operational efficiency, cost management, and on-time customer delivery. The Supply Chain Director develops and implements integrated supply chain processes that enable scalable growth, operational reliability, and supply continuity. This leader partners closely with Operations, Quality, Finance, Sales, and Customer Service to ensure supply chain performance supports Vanguard Soap's overall business strategy. This position leads a cross-functional team responsible for procurement, production planning, inventory control, warehouse operations, and customer program coordination while driving continuous improvement across the supply chain. Key Responsibilities Supply Chain Strategy & Leadership • Develop and execute the company's supply chain strategy to support operational performance, customer service, and long-term business growth., • Lead and develop a high-performing supply chain organization responsible for procurement, production planning, inventory management, and warehouse operations., • Establish clear roles, processes, and accountability across the supply chain organization to ensure alignment with manufacturing and customer delivery objectives., • Develop and implement strategic sourcing strategies to ensure reliable supply, competitive pricing, and long-term supplier partnerships., • Negotiate supplier agreements and manage supplier performance related to cost, quality, delivery, and service levels., • Identify opportunities to diversify sourcing, mitigate supply risks, and strengthen supply chain resilience., • Oversee production planning and material requirements planning to ensure alignment between customer demand, production capacity, and material availability., • Ensure the Production Planner / Buyer maintains accurate production schedules, purchase orders, and inventory planning within the ERP system., • Collaborate with manufacturing leadership to ensure production schedules support operational efficiency and schedule adherence., • Direct warehouse operations to ensure efficient material flow, accurate inventory control, and timely support of production and customer shipments., • Implement inventory management strategies that optimize working capital while maintaining appropriate service levels., • Partner with Sales and Customer Service to ensure supply chain activities support customer program requirements and delivery commitments., • Oversee coordination of supply chain activities required to support customer programs from order receipt through production and shipment., • Establish and monitor key supply chain performance metrics, including supplier performance, schedule adherence, inventory turns, material availability, and procurement cost performance., • Lead continuous improvement initiatives across procurement, planning, inventory management, and warehouse operations., • Provide leadership and governance for the company's ERP/MRP system to ensure accurate data, effective planning processes, and strong system utilization across the organization., • Develop reporting frameworks that provide visibility into supply chain performance and support data-driven decision making., • Partner with Operations, Quality, Finance, Sales, and Customer Service to ensure supply chain activities support business priorities., • Identify supply chain risks and implement mitigation strategies to ensure continuity of supply and operational stability., • Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Engineering, or related field required; advanced degree preferred., • APICS certification such as CPIM or CSCP strongly preferred., • Lean Six Sigma or continuous improvement certification preferred., • Minimum 5 years of experience in supply chain, procurement, planning, or materials management within a manufacturing environment., • Minimum 5 years of leadership experience managing supply chain or operations teams., • Strong understanding of ERP/MRP systems and integrated supply chain processes., • Demonstrated experience managing strategic sourcing, production planning, inventory management, and warehouse operations., • Strong analytical, financial, and problem-solving skills., • Proven ability to negotiate supplier agreements and manage supplier performance., • Excellent leadership, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills., • Experience supporting manufacturing environments with complex material supply chains preferred.