Director of Supply Chain

Marmon Holdings, Inc.; Town of Concord, Town of Springville (NY, WI); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Fontaine Commercial Trailer, Inc. is seeking a senior procurement and supply chain leader based in Springville, AL. The role focuses on fulfillment/production planning, cost improvement, and strategic supplier partnerships to drive efficiency across the organization.

You will lead forecasting models, negotiate with vendors, and partner with Marketing, Production Planning, and Customer Service to align production and sales with demand. Strong leadership and Excel skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in related field required.
• 10 years of industry experience with 5 years of management.
• Strong sourcing, procurement, and vendor relations expertise.
• Excellent communication and collaboration across functions.
• Contract negotiation experience considered a plus.

Responsibilities

• Research potential vendors and negotiate prices.
• Measure and track cost savings and service levels.
• Forecasting and planning across supply chain.
• Manage budgets and departmental spending.
• Collaborate with management to identify supply needs.
• Oversee and mentor subordinates.

Skills

Sourcing leadership

Forecasting

Vendor relations

Cost savings tracking

Communication (oral & written)

Excel proficiency

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering/Business/Logistics/Supply Chain

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Fontaine Specialized As a part of the global industrial organization Marmon Holdings- which is backed by Berkshire Hathaway- you’ll be doing things that matter, leading at every level, and winning a better way. We’re committed to making a positive impact on the world, providing you with diverse learning and working opportunities, and fostering a culture where everyone’s empowered to be their best. Fontaine Specialized is a business unit within Fontaine Commercial Trailer. Precision focused on engineering, innovation, quality, and manufacturing that yields the very best trailers in the industry. Fontaine Specialized is a proven innovative industry leader in manufacturing lowbed trailers, for the commercial and military market, at its Springville, AL facility since 1993.

Fontaine Commercial Trailer is a member company of the Marmon Group, a Berkshire Hathaway company, operating independently within the Heavy-Duty Transportation Group which primarily serves the heavy-duty highway transportation market. The Fontaine Specialized Business Unit, located in Springville Alabama, is currently seeking to expand its talent pool. Support the strategic goals through effective and efficient forecasting and planning. Develop strategies and tactics to improve supply chain and purchasing leverage while strengthening vendor relationships. Drive the implementation and valuation of strategic opportunities for cost improvement. Utilize supply partners and internal employees to drive change. Interpret reports on forecasting and demand, inventory control, transportation requirements and distribution. Determine short and long-range requirements in personnel, material, and facilities. Interface with Marketing, Customer Service, and Production Planning to ensure production and sales are aligned. Role focuses on Fulfillment/Production Planning and includes integrated business planning.

Additional Responsibilities

• Research potential vendors and negotiate prices.
• Measure and track savings and service level.
• Work with management to identify supply needs.
• Recommend solutions to existing processes to reduce waste.
• Record and assess all materials quality, movement, and expenditure.
• Manage the distribution of supplies in the organization.
• Monitor inventory levels and access to the material.
• Collaborate with management to develop forecasting models.
• Oversee and supporting subordinates and new employees.
• Prepare and file detailed records on procurement activity, quantity, and vendors.
• Design and maintain departmental budgets.

Ability to work onsite - Not a remote position

Qualifications

• Solid knowledge and demonstrated understanding of sourcing and/or purchasing leadership, vendor relations, procurement, sourcing, distribution, and tracking program savings and supplier service KPI’s.
• Thorough understanding of contracts with the ability to create, draft, prepare, revise, review, and negotiate complex contract terms.
• Bachelor’s degree in a related field (Engineering, Business, Logistics, Supply Chain).
• 10 years of industry experience with 5 years of management experience.
• Ability to coach and be a change agent.
• Self-directed, detail oriented, and the ability to think critically.
• Good organizational skills and experience with working as part of a team.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Advanced skills with Microsoft Office, especially Excel.
• Strong market knowledge and experience in working across various functions, businesses, and regions.

Pay Range: $100,000 - $150,000 based on experience

Following receipt of a conditional offer of employment, candidates will be required to complete additional job-related screening processes as permitted or required by applicable law.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all applicants will be considered for employment without attention to their membership in any protected class.

If you require any reasonable accommodation to complete your application or any part of the recruiting process, please email your request to [e-mail], and please be sure to include the title and the location of the position for which you are applying. Welcome to the biggest small business you’ll ever find. Part of Berkshire Hathaway, Marmon is a global industrial organization made of 11 industry groups with 30K employees and $12 billion in annual revenue. As leaders in their respective industries, our 120+ companies thrive on an independent mindset and entrepreneurial spirit. At the same time, they benefit from being part of our industry groups- where they’re able to tap into the expertise and insights of other Marmon companies. While we’re all unique, we all share a common commitment to doing things that matter, leading at every level, and winning a better way. When you work at Marmon, you're advancing our everyday world and beyond. Our engineering solutions help millions around the world stay connected, healthy, and safe. Wherever you're at in your career, our people and resources will help you go further. As you grow your skills, you can also move up and around our 120+ companies. Work at a place you can stand behind. We show up to win every day, uphold the highest ethical standards, and always look to put each other in the best position to win.