End-to-End Supply Chain Director: Strategy & Performance

Career Opportunities International (C.O.I.); New Jersey; On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Our client, the U.S. branch of an award-winning European technology group, seeks an accomplished supply chain leader to own end-to-end planning, procurement, logistics, and data governance across the organization.

You will build and lead a team, optimize supplier performance, drive cost reductions, and ensure alignment between forecast, capacity, and customer delivery commitments. Experience with SAP MM/SCM and other ERP systems is essential to implement robust processes and data integrity

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree required; Master's in Industrial Engineering or Supply Chain preferred.
• Minimum 8 years in supply chain management with at least 5 years in leadership.
• Strong knowledge of ERP systems, preferably SAP MM/SCM modules.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end supply chain operations including procurement, demand planning, material management, production planning, logistics, and master data management.
• Develop procurement strategies aligned with overall business objectives in collaboration with sales, manufacturing, finance, and global sourcing teams.
• Manage and optimize the supplier base, including supplier selection, evaluation, development, and performance monitoring.
• Lead negotiations with key suppliers and establish agreements and contracts that support supply continuity and favorable pricing.
• Drive initiatives to reduce total cost of ownership, including material costs, logistics efficiency, inventory levels, and lead times.
• Oversee inventory management, demand planning, and production planning processes to ensure alignment between customer demand and capacity.
• Monitor and report on key supply chain performance metrics and participate in S&OP processes to support forecasting accuracy.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Analytical skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor of Science

Master’s degree in Industrial Engineering

Tools

SAP

ERP systems

Job description

Our client, the U.S. branch of an award-winning European technology group, seeks an accomplished supply chain leader to own end-to-end planning, procurement, logistics, and data governance across the organization.

You will build and lead a team, optimize supplier performance, drive cost reductions, and ensure alignment between forecast, capacity, and customer delivery commitments. Experience with SAP MM/SCM and other ERP systems is essential to implement robust processes and data integrity