Job Description

Job Summary

The Director of Supply Chain is responsible for developing and executing strategies for the sourcing, procurement, and delivery of products obtained from external suppliers, as well as overseeing related logistics activities. This position manages external supplier relationships and third-party supply chain performance to ensure product availability, timely delivery, quality standards, and cost-effectiveness. The Director collaborates with internal stakeholders and external partners to align sourcing and supply chain strategies with business objectives, customer requirements, and delivery commitments while minimizing supply chain disruptions.

Essential Functions

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

1. Develops and implements strategic plans for external supply chains, supplier relationships, and third-party partnerships to optimize cost, quality, service, and supply reliability.
2. Directs and oversees the sourcing and procurement of products from external suppliers and third-party partners to ensure timely, cost-effective availability and delivery in support of business objectives and customer requirements.
3. Establishes and implements policies and procedures to improve supply chain efficiency, supplier performance, risk management, and compliance with applicable quality and safety standards.
4. Analyzes historical purchasing data, supplier performance, demand trends, and material requirements to anticipate supply needs and support effective procurement and supply chain planning.
5. Collaborates with Engineering and external supply chain partners during product development to assess supplier capabilities, material availability, and sourcing requirements to support successful product launch and scape-up.
6. Partners with Sales and Marketing to align external supply chain capabilities with customer demand, order requirements, and delivery commitments.
7. Establishes annual departmental goals aligned with corporate objectives and monitors performance to ensure achievement of established targets.
8. Develops and maintains strategic relationships with primary and secondary suppliers and third-party partners. Evaluates supplier performance, financial stability, quality, service, and delivery capabilities, and conducts site visits as needed to mitigate risk and ensure continuity of supply.

Competencies

1. Strategic Thinking and Planning
2. Supplier Relationship Management and Negotiation
3. Leadership and Team Development
4. Problem Solving and Analysis
5. Decision-Making and Risk Management
6. Communication and Collaboration

Supervisory Responsibility

This position has direct supervisory responsibilities.

Work Environment

This job operates in a professional and manufacturing environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones and copiers. The candidate is frequently exposed to noise, dust and various chemicals, and moving mechanical parts requiring the use of appropriate personal protective equipment including safety glasses, hearing protection and non-skid shoes.

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk, sit, walk, stand, and hear. This employee may be required to reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, and stoop, kneel, crouch and occasionally lift up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision and the ability to adjust focus. May be exposed to heat, flame, chemicals, and noises.

Position Type and Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time position. Days and hours of work are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Travel This position requires up to 25% travel.

Required Education and Experience

1. Bachelor’s degree.
2. 5 to 10 years of previous experience in a similar role.

Preferred Education and Experience

1. Master’s degree.
2. 10 to 15 years of previous experience in a similar role.

AAP/EEO Statement

TenCate Protective Fabrics provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, ancestry, national origin, citizenship, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, and pregnancy-related conditions), gender identity or expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, religion, age, disability, genetic information, service in the military, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws and ordinances. Equal employment opportunity applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruitment, selection, hiring, training, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leave of absence, compensation, and demotion.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.