Supply Chain Director; Confidential

Position Overview

Supply Chain Director (Confidential) – Our client in the electronic industry is seeking a Director of Supply Chain to lead all end‑to‑end supply chain functions including planning, procurement, sourcing, logistics, and warehouse operations. This role is designed to ensure strong service levels, healthy inventory, and cost efficiency in a fast‑paced, highly cross‑functional environment that demands disciplined execution and clear communication across time zones. The Director will oversee demand and supply planning, supplier performance, risk management, freight strategy, trade compliance, and continuous improvement across warehouse operations while partnering closely with Sales, Finance, Operations, and Customer Support. The position includes structured onboarding with approximately four weeks of in‑person training in Florida as well as ongoing travel for supplier visits and operational needs.

Location: Portland or Chattanooga

Key Responsibilities

• Lead end‑to‑end supply chain functions including planning, procurement, sourcing, logistics, and warehouse operations.
• Oversee demand and supply planning, supplier performance, risk management, freight strategy, trade compliance, and continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with Sales, Finance, Operations, and Customer Support to build and support a high‑performing team.
• Manage structured onboarding and coordinate ongoing travel for supplier visits and operational needs.

Required Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Operations, or other comparable degree
• Experience Required: 5+ years of progressive experience in operations, logistics, fulfillment, or manufacturing
• Proven ability to lead high‑volume environments with diverse teams and shifting priorities
• Demonstrated success in operational execution, labor management, and process standardization
• Deep understanding of operational reporting systems, with proficiency in data‑driven performance analysis
• Strong leadership presence and the ability to motivate teams through clear goals and consistent feedback
• Experience managing international and domestic sourcing, including long‑lead items and supplier performance management
• Experience operating within and/or leading an owned warehouse (process, controls, accuracy, throughput)
• Strong analytical capability; able to use data to drive decisions and outcomes
• People leadership experience (direct and/or matrixed team leadership)

Preferred Qualifications

• ERP/MRP expertise (Net Suite would be strong advantage)
• Strong Excel skills; BI tools a plus.
• Trade compliance familiarity (Incoterms, HTS basics, brokers, import documentation)
• Continuous improvement experience
• Experience scaling operations during growth, system changes, or integration