Supply Chain Director directs overall supply chain operations, including purchasing, inventory, selection of vendors, and distribution of finished goods. Develops and implements a strategy to ensure that critical processes run effectively and achieve organizational goals and performance KPIs. Being a Supply Chain Director negotiates with vendors to obtain optimal contracts and pricing. Utilizes data monitoring and analytics to evaluate past performance and trends and forecast inventory and distribution requirements. Additionally, Supply Chain Director requires a bachelor's degree. Typically reports to top management. The Supply Chain Director manages a departmental sub-function within a broader departmental function. Creates functional strategies and specific objectives for the sub-function and develops budgets/policies/procedures to support the functional infrastructure. To be a Supply Chain Director typically requires 5+ years of managerial experience. Deep knowledge of the managed sub-function and solid knowledge of the overall departmental function. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
The Director of Supply Chain develops and manages the people and processes relative to day-to-day Supply Chain and MRO operations for Kem Krest’s 12 locations and a total spend of approximately $500M. Including sourcing, supplier management and buying for Direct and Indirect suppliers in line with Kem Krest Objectives. Additionally, the Director of Supply Chain owns the SC Strategic roadmap for Kem Krest including but not limited to transformational initiatives such as Supplier Council, Strategic Sourcing and Category buying.
Key Outcomes:
Process
Supplier Relationship Management
Strategy Alignment
People & Communities
Competencies:
Decision Quality: Facts and Data based Planning and prioritizing work to meet commitments aligned with organizational goals.
Action Oriented: Taking on new opportunities and approach challenges with a sense of urgency, high energy, and enthusiasm. Execution driven.
Resourcefulness: Securing and deploying resources effectively and efficiently. Being scrappy.
Plans and Aligns: Planning and prioritizing work to meet commitments aligned with organizational goals. Collaborative.
Ensures Accountability: Holding self and others accountable to meet commitments.
Drives results: Consistently achieving results, even under tough circumstances.
Builds Effective Teams: Building strong-identity teams that apply their diverse skills and perspectives to achieve common goals through collaboration, best practices, and effective communication across different BUs Able to outline future team needs by developing the right bench.
Drives Vision and Purpose: Painting a compelling picture of the vision and strategy that motivates others to action.
Instills Trust: Gaining the confidence and trust of others through honesty, integrity, and authenticity.
Self-development: Actively seeking new ways to grow and be challenged using both formal and informal development channels.
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