DIRECTOR, SUPPLY CHAIN SYSTEMS

Arizona State University; Tempe (AZ); On-site; USD 115,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Arizona State University seeks a senior technical leader to govern supply chain technology strategy and operations. The role demands a bachelor's degree and seven years of relevant experience, including two years in management, with a salary range of $115,000-$120,000 per year.

The incumbent will oversee system administration for supply chain, drive AI-enabled improvements, and ensure security and regulatory compliance while aligning technology with business goals across the university.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and seven (7) years of experience appropriate to the area of assignment/field including two (2) years managerial experience; OR, Any equivalent combination of experience and/or training from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities have been achieved.

Responsibilities

• Oversee technical operations and system administration for supply chain, including service level expectations
• Ensure technology is leveraged effectively to achieve organizational goals
• Create technical strategy and long term plan for supply chain systems and tools, including use of AI
• Provide technical guidance and support to partners, function and team to solve technical issues
• Strong ability to create technology plan including ability to mitigate risk in initiatives
• Ability to motivate a team and deliver through others
• Strong ability to align technical requirements with business objectives
• Expert level problem solving to address complex technical challenges and the ability to manage multiple priorities in fast-paced or evolving environments
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills to align technical goals across departments. Strong operational skills to manage day to day technical services
• Deep knowledge of compliance and standards, policies and security practices

Skills

Technical leadership

Strategic planning

Communication

Risk management

Team motivation

Tech-business alignment

Problem solving

Security/compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

ERP systems

Data science

AI/ML

Job description

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree and seven (7) years of experience appropriate to the area of assignment/field including two (2) years managerial experience; OR, Any equivalent combination of experience and/or training from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities have been achieved.

Job Description

$115,000-$120,000 per year; DOE

• Oversee technical operations and system administration for supply chain, including service level expectations
• Ensure technology is leveraged effectively to achieve organizational goals
• Create technical strategy and long term plan for supply chain systems and tools, including use of AI
• Provide technical guidance and support to partners, function and team to solve technical issues
• Strong ability to create technology plan including ability to mitigate risk in initiatives.
• Ability to motivate a team and deliver through others.
• Strong ability to align technical requirements with business objectives.
• Expert level problem solving to address complex technical challenges and the ability to manage multiple priorities in fast-paced or evolving environments.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills to align technical goals across departments. Strong operational skills to manage day to day technical services.
• Deep knowledge of compliance and standards, policies and security practices

Desired Qualifications

• ERP and financial system implementation experience. Data science experience. Experience with supply chain planning, forecasting and inventory management. Experience with setting a technical strategy, including AI and expanding use of technology.

Department Statement

University Business Services (UBS) supports the New American University's vision of excellence, access, and impact by providing business services and solutions to the university. UBS is comprised of departments including Auxiliary Business Services, Environmental Health and Safety, Parking and Transit Services, Physical Security Initiatives and Emergency Management, Risk Management Services, Supply Chain Management, and Sustainability Practices. At ASU, we care about our employees.

All applicants must be eligible to work in the United States; ASU and University Business Services will not provide sponsorship for employment.

Driving Requirement

This position may require driving. Employee must possess a valid US Driver’s license of the appropriate class and required endorsements throughout employment.

Graduate Assistant, Intern and part-time positions are counted as half time for experience equivalency, meaning one year equals six months of experience.

Only electronic applications will be accepted for this position. By submitting an application, you confirm that the information provided is accurate and complete.

ASU Statement

Arizona State University is a new model for American higher education, an unprecedented combination of academic excellence, entrepreneurial energy and broad access. This New American University is a single, unified institution comprising four differentiated campuses positively impacting the economic, social, cultural and environmental health of the communities it serves. Its research is inspired by real world application blurring the boundaries that traditionally separate academic disciplines. ASU serves more than 100,000 students in metropolitan Phoenix, Arizona, the nation's fifth largest city. ASU champions inclusive excellence, and welcomes students from all fifty states and more than one hundred nations across the globe.

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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by law.

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ASU conducts pre-employment screening for all positions which includes a criminal background check, verification of work history, academic credentials, licenses, and certifications. Employment is contingent upon successful passing of the background check.

This position is considered safety/security sensitive and will include a fingerprint check. Employment is contingent upon successful passing of the fingerprint check.

About Arizona State University

Recognized by U.S. News & World Report as the country’s most innovative school, Arizona State University is where students and faculty work with NASA to develop, advance and lead innovations in space exploration.