Director, Materials — AI-Driven Supply Chain Leader

Lincoln Industries; Lincoln (NE); On-site; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Lincoln Industries seeks a Director of Materials to lead end-to-end materials management for a $250M portfolio. You will steer planning, inventory, warehousing and logistics while partnering with Sourcing, Operations and Customer Service to ensure on-time delivery and optimal service levels.

You will drive a major ERP transition to Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central, champion data governance and deploy AI-driven forecasting and analytics to optimize performance across domestic and

Qualifications

• 8–12 years of leadership in materials management, global logistics, or supply chain planning.
• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, Operations, Engineering, or Business, MBA preferred.
• Portfolio scale: experience managing a $250M supply chain operation.
• US domestic and international supply chain experience required.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end materials management, including planning, inventory, warehousing, and logistics.
• Drive S&OP/IBP processes and align with sourcing, operations and customer service.
• Oversee ERP modernization and data governance across the footprint.
• Manage freight budgeting, cost optimization, and analytics-driven improvements.
• Champion change management during the 18-month migration to Business Central.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Global logistics

Change management

Data analytics

ERP governance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, Operations, Engineering, or Business (MBA preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central

Job description

Lincoln Industries seeks a Director of Materials to lead end-to-end materials management for a $250M portfolio. You will steer planning, inventory, warehousing and logistics while partnering with Sourcing, Operations and Customer Service to ensure on-time delivery and optimal service levels.

You will drive a major ERP transition to Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central, champion data governance and deploy AI-driven forecasting and analytics to optimize performance across domestic and