Director of Supply Chain & Planning

Job Title: Director of Supply Chain & Planning

Location: Alabama (Onsite) | Relocation assistance available

Job Type: Full-time

Position Overview

We are seeking a strategic and hands-on Director of Supply Chain & Planning to lead a critical function within a growing manufacturing organization. This opportunity is ideal for a leader who can drive both planning and procurement strategy while ensuring operational execution across the business.

This role will oversee demand planning, production planning, and purchasing operations while partnering closely with executive leadership to improve forecasting, optimize inventory, and ensure material availability across multiple facilities.

This is a high-impact leadership role with strong visibility and the opportunity to shape long-term supply chain strategy.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead demand planning and production planning strategy
• Oversee purchasing, procurement, and vendor management
• Manage inventory levels for raw materials and finished goods
• Develop forecasting models using historical and market data
• Build and optimize production plans based on demand and capacity
• Establish purchasing policies and negotiate pricing with vendors
• Collaborate with Operations, Sales, and Finance teams
• Lead and develop a team of planning and purchasing professionals
• Ensure materials are available to support uninterrupted production

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in supply chain, purchasing, or planning leadership
• Experience at the Director or Senior Manager level
• Strong background in demand planning, production planning, and procurement
• Advanced Excel skills required
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems (NetSuite preferred)
• Proven leadership experience managing teams
• Bachelor’s degree required

Compensation

• $120,000 – $140,000 base salary

Work Environment

• Onsite role based in Alabama
• Relocation assistance available
• Standard schedule with flexibility

Why Join This Team

This is a unique opportunity to step into a high-visibility leadership role where you will have direct impact on operations, strategy, and long-term growth. You will have the autonomy to build and improve systems, lead a team, and influence key business decisions. The environment is collaborative, hands-on, and built on trust, where leadership values individuals who take ownership and drive results.