Director, Global Supply Chain: Strategy, Sourcing & Logistics

Reading Bakery Systems; Robesonia (Berks County); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Reading Bakery Systems (RBS) is seeking a seasoned Director, Global Supply Chain to lead worldwide sourcing, supplier management, and logistics strategies from its Reading, PA headquarters. This role reports to the Senior Vice President of Operations and travels domestically and internationally as needed.

The successful candidate will blend strategic thinking with hands-on analysis, negotiation, and cross-functional collaboration with Engineering, Manufacturing, Project Management, and Customer

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business, supply chain, engineering, or related field.
• At least 10 years of progressive global sourcing, supply chain, procurement, or logistics experience.
• Proven success building international supplier networks.
• Experience with ERP or MRP systems, with Dynamics 365 preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute global sourcing and supply chain strategies aligned with objectives.
• Identify, evaluate, qualify, and develop suppliers worldwide based on cost, quality, delivery and risk.
• Negotiate supplier agreements, pricing structures, and long-term contracts.
• Manage relationships with key suppliers and logistics partners.
• Oversee international logistics including freight, customs, import/export, and trade compliance.
• Collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, project management, and customer care.
• Analyze supplier performance, costs, market conditions, and risks.
• Monitor global market trends, material availability, geopolitical risks, and regulatory developments.
• Lead initiatives to improve supplier performance, reduce costs, and support continuity.
• Partner with internal teams to establish inventory levels and stocking strategies.

Skills

Data analysis

Communication

Relationship management

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business, supply chain or engineering

Tools

Microsoft Dynamics 365

ERP / MRP systems

Job description

Reading Bakery Systems (RBS) is seeking a seasoned Director, Global Supply Chain to lead worldwide sourcing, supplier management, and logistics strategies from its Reading, PA headquarters. This role reports to the Senior Vice President of Operations and travels domestically and internationally as needed.

The successful candidate will blend strategic thinking with hands-on analysis, negotiation, and cross-functional collaboration with Engineering, Manufacturing, Project Management, and Customer