Global Director Supply Chain Center of Expertise - Chicago, IL

Illinoisagconnection; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading agribusiness company is seeking a Global Director for the Supply Chain Center of Expertise located in Chicago. This strategic role focuses on developing and deploying supply chain best practices and requires extensive leadership experience in logistics and planning. Ideal candidates will possess a minimum of 15 years' experience in supply chain management, with a strong technical knowledge and proven ability to drive operational excellence across the organization.

Qualifications

• Minimum 15 years experience in supply chain planning and logistics.
• 10 years leading teams, especially in coaching.
• Deep understanding of supply chain methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Develop and standardize supply chain best practices globally.
• Mentor and coach teams on best practice implementation.
• Collaborate with leaders for strategic supply chain alignment.

Skills

Leadership

Supply Chain Planning

Process Improvement

Change Management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or Engineering

Master's degree or relevant certifications (e.g., CSCP, CPIM)

Tools

SC planning software (e.g., SAP, Kinaxis o9)

MS Excel

Job description

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Job Details

Job Title:

Global Director Supply Chain Center of Expertise - Chicago, IL

Location:

Chicago , IL , Midwest United States ,USA

Company:

Archer Daniels Midland Company (ADM)

Industry Sector:

Agribusiness

Industry Type:

Input Retail, Cooperative and Related Crop Services

Career Type:

Operations

Job Type:

Full Time

Minimum Years Experience Required:

N/A

Salary:

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Job Description

Global Director Supply Chain Center of Expertise - Chicago, IL or Erlanger, KY

Position Overview:

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Supply Chain Planning Director to lead the Supply Chain Excellence team within ADM. This role is focused on developing, standardizing, and deploying best practices across the entire supply chain planning and logistics functions. The Director will work cross-functionally to ensure the successful integration and execution of these best practices while mentoring and coaching teams to enhance their capabilities and performance.

The ideal candidate will have a strategic mindset, strong leadership skills, and deep expertise in supply chain planning and logistics. Although this is not an operational role - but one focused on establishing a world-class framework that drives excellence across the organization - it is critical for this professional to have the ability to influence his operational peers to deploy and execute these processes consistently in their divisions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Best Practice Development & Deployment: Create and standardize supply chain planning and logistics processes and best practices across all regions and supply chain functions. Drive the adoption and integration of these practices within all planning teams globally.
• Digitalization Strategy: propose a digital road map for the Supply Chain function (Planning & Logistics), working jointly with the business and IT teams to develop the business cases and the correct solution for each division.
• Coaching & Team Development: Mentor and coach regional and functional supply chain teams on how to implement and execute supply chain best practices. Provide ongoing support and guidance to help teams develop their skills and optimize their performance.
• Strategic Planning Support: Collaborate with senior leadership to align supply chain strategies with the company's long-term business objectives. Ensure that processes are scalable and adaptable to support future growth and changing business needs.
• Process Optimization & Continuous Improvement: Identify opportunities for process improvement within supply chain and work with cross-functional teams to implement changes that enhance efficiency, reduce costs, and improve service levels.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with departments such as procurement, operations, logistics, and IT to ensure the seamless execution of supply chain practices and processes across the organization.
• Training & Knowledge Sharing: Design and deliver training programs to increase supply chain capabilities across teams. Foster a culture of continuous learning and development.
• Performance Measurement: Establish and track key performance indicators (KPIs) for supply chain functions to measure the effectiveness of the supply chain agenda and the impact of best practices. Provide regular performance reviews and recommendations for improvement.
• Change Management: Lead change management efforts to ensure successful implementation of new processes, tools, and systems. Drive user adoption and resolve any challenges during the transition period.

Qualifications:

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Engineering, or a related field. Master's degree or relevant certifications (e.g., CSCP, CPIM) is preferred.
• Experience:
  • Minimum of 15 years of experience in supply chain planning and logistics, with a focus on strategic leadership and process improvement.
  • At least 10 years of experience in leading teams, particularly in a coaching or mentoring capacity.
  • Proven success in building and deploying best practices in global organizations, especially in a non-operational leadership role.
• Skills:
  • Deep understanding of supply chain planning methodologies, such as S&OP, demand planning, supply planning, inventory management, and capacity planning.
  • Knowledge in the deployment of Key Performance metrics related to Customer Service, Costs and Cash/Inventory improvement.
  • Strong leadership and people management skills with a focus on coaching and team development.
  • Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to engage with senior leadership and cross-functional teams.
  • Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to drive change in a complex and dynamic environment.
  • Advanced proficiency with SC planning software (e.g., SAP, Kinaxis o9, etc.) and MS Excel.
• Personal Attributes:
  • Strategic thinker with the ability to see the big picture while focusing on operational execution.
  • Strong collaborator who can build relationships across multiple functions and regions.
  • Results-oriented with a passion for driving continuous improvement.
  • High emotional intelligence with the ability to motivate and influence teams.

Additional Information

• Travel: 10-20% (as needed, depending on project requirements).
• Language: English required; additional languages are a plus.

Excited about this role but don't think you meet every requirement listed? We encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this role or another one of our openings.

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