Director of Supply Chain

IPS Corporation; Collierville (TN); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Medical, Dental, Vision

HSA & FSA

Voluntary benefits

Life insurance

Job summary

IPS Corporation, based in Collierville, TN, seeks a Director of Supply Chain to lead production planning, purchasing, and forecasting initiatives. The role focuses on cost control, delivery performance, and safe, efficient materials movement across the Water-Tite division.

You will guide cross-functional teams, implement improved supply chain processes, manage supplier relationships, and design warehousing and logistics strategies that align with business goals and environmental policies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in a related field; multiple disciplines may apply.
• Six Sigma Black belt or equivalent is preferred.
• Experience in manufacturing supply chain environments is expected.

Responsibilities

• Forecast demand and develop supply plans to ensure on-time delivery.
• Monitor forecasts, quotas, and supplier performance.
• Define KPIs for cost, quality, and service.
• Analyze inventory to improve turns and reduce waste.
• Lead cross-functional coordination with sales, engineering, and finance.
• Implement new or improved supply chain processes and policies.

Skills

Strong analytical skills

Data-driven decision making

Cross-functional collaboration

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Logistics, or Manufacturing Management

Six Sigma Black

Tools

Excel

Job description

Job Title: Director of Supply Chain

Location: Collierville, TN

About the Company

IPS Corporation is a global, market-leading provider of Water and Flow Management Solutions and Specialty Adhesives Solutions for applications where failure is not an option. Founded in 1954 in Los Angeles, CA, IPS began by producing clear cements for laminating acrylic sheet for aircraft canopies. We were first to produce reliable cement for use with PVC, CPVC, and ABS pipe and fittings, and first to introduce plastic recessed washing machine and ice maker outlet boxes. Since then, we have expanded our offering to more than 10,000+ products and solutions across multiple fast-growth industries such as residential and commercial construction, irrigation, pool & spa, marine or industrial manufacturing.

Today our industry leading products are proudly manufactured at facilities throughout the world and available through a nationwide network of customer-focused distributors. We offer premium brands, world-class customer service, seamless processes, and a global supply chain. IPS, through its three operating companies, operates 13 manufacturing plants in the US, Europe and China supporting sales to over 85 countries.

IPS Corporation is a portfolio company that is part of Centerbridge Partners. Centerbridge Partners, L.P. is a private investment management firm employing a flexible approach across investment disciplines — private equity, private credit and real estate — in an effort to develop the most attractive opportunities for its investors. The Firm was founded in 2005 and has approximately $36 billion in capital under management with offices in New York and London. Centerbridge is dedicated to partnering with world-class management teams across targeted industry sectors and geographies. For more information, please visit www.centerbridge.com.

About the Role

In this Collierville, TN based role for our Water-Tite division, the Director of Supply Chain will focus on directing and coordinating production, planning, purchasing, PPV, and financial forecasting activities to limit costs and improve accuracy, customer service, and safety. They'll examine existing procedures or opportunities for streamlining activities to support customer requirements and on time delivery of shipments. In addition, they'll focus on directing the movement, storage, and processing of inventory.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Confer with supply chain planners to forecast demand or create supply plans that ensure availability of materials or products for on time delivery to customers.
• Monitor forecasts and quotas to identify changes or to determine their effect on supply chain activities.
• Define performance metrics for measurement, comparison, or evaluation of supply chain factors, such as product cost or quality.
• Analyze inventories to determine how to increase inventory turns, reduce waste, or optimize customer service.
• Develop procedures for coordination of supply chain management with other functional areas, such as sales, marketing, finance, production, or quality assurance.
• Meet with suppliers to discuss performance metrics, to provide performance feedback, or to discuss production forecasts or changes.
• Implement new or improved supply chain processes.
• Design or implement supply chains that support business strategies adapted to changing market conditions, new business opportunities, or cost reduction strategies.
• Manage activities related to strategic or tactical purchasing, material requirements planning, inventory control, warehousing, or receiving.
• Monitor supplier performance to assess ability to meet quality and delivery requirements.
• Participate in the coordination of engineering changes, product line extensions, or new product launches to ensure orderly and timely transitions in material or production flow.
• Analyze information about supplier performance or procurement program success.
• Collaborate with other departments, such as procurement, engineering, and quality assurance, to identify or qualify new suppliers.
• Develop or implement procedures or systems to evaluate or select suppliers.
• Document physical supply chain processes, such as workflows, cycle times, position responsibilities, or system flows.
• Develop material cost forecasts or standard cost lists.
• Design or implement plant warehousing strategies for production materials or finished products.
• Appraise vendor manufacturing ability through on-site visits and measurements.
• Design or implement supply chains that support environmental policies.
• Design, implement, or oversee product take back or reverse logistics programs to ensure products are recycled, reused, or responsibly disposed.
• Evaluate and select information or other technology solutions to improve tracking and reporting of materials or products distribution, storage, or inventory.
• Identify opportunities to reuse or recycle materials to minimize consumption of new materials, minimize waste, or to convert wastes to by-products.
• Investigate or review the carbon footprints and environmental performance records of current or potential storage and distribution service providers.
• Locate or select biodegradable, non-toxic, or other environmentally friendly raw materials for manufacturing processes.
• Review or update supply chain practices in accordance with new or changing environmental policies, standards, regulations, or laws.
• Lead and motivate the supply chain team through effective performance management.

What You'll Need To Be Successful

• Strong analytical abilities with a passion for data-inspired decision making.
• You lead by example, with humility, and with conviction in your point of view.
• You are organized and detail-oriented with experience managing multiple products simultaneously.
• You build strong relationships, are a natural collaborator and love being part of a cross-functional team.
• You are masterful in prioritizing effectively and making tradeoffs across a range of tasks and initiatives.

Education and Experience Requirements

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Logistics, or Manufacturing Management or other related field required.
• 10+ years’ experience in a manufacturing supply chain management position.
• Six Sigma Black preferred.
• Experience with an operating budget; collaboration with purchasing and logistics.
• Experience developing operating strategies, plans, or procedures relating to inventory management.
• Strong analytical skills with exceptional Excel knowledge.
• Experience creating/maintaining a variety of ledgers, logs, records, and reports.
• Strong communication skills and knowledge to facilitate managing internal & external relationships.
• Proven ability to navigate ambiguity, set strategy and lead by influence.
• Strong customer service mindset and attitude.

Our Offer

We're a rapidly growing midsized company with a customer-centric mentality operating fast and lean. We think big, embrace problem solving, and believe our proven business system gives us a competitive edge in the markets we play. Through experience in this role, mentoring and via formal instruction, we will grow your career and develop you based off your strengths and interests.

A career with IPS Corporation will push you and challenge you, providing growth opportunities and the prospects to advance your career. If you are a driven performer, you will work with committed, like-minded people, giving you the support to reach your full potential.

• Competitive Compensation Package
• Insurance Benefits - Medical, Dental, Vision
• Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Voluntary Benefits - Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, Accident
• Basic Life insurance with dependent coverage optional