Global Director Supply Chain Center of Expertise - Chicago, IL

ADM; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 139,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company seeks a Global Director for Supply Chain Excellence. This role focuses on adopting best practices across supply chain functions, with an emphasis on coaching and strategic planning. Candidates should possess significant leadership experience and a deep understanding of supply chain methodologies. Exceptional leadership and mentoring skills are critical, as you will work with teams globally to enhance performance and efficiency.

Benefits

Comprehensive total rewards package

401(k) with matching contributions

Paid time off including holidays

Tuition assistance

Company-sponsored training and development

Qualifications

• Minimum of 15 years experience in supply chain planning and logistics.
• At least 10 years leading teams in coaching capacities.
• Proven success building best practices in global organizations.

Responsibilities

• Develop and standardize supply chain planning processes.
• Mentor teams to implement best practices effectively.
• Collaborate with leadership to align strategies with business objectives.

Skills

Supply Chain Planning

Logistics

Leadership

Coaching

Problem Solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management

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

Tools

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

MS Excel

Job description

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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Base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Hourly and salaried non-exempt employees will also be paid overtime pay when working qualifying overtime hours.

If hired, employees will be in an “at-will position” and the Company reserves the right to modify base pay (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors.

The pay range for this position is expected to be between:

$139,200.00 - $259,200.00

Salaried Incentive Plan

The total compensation package for this position will also include annual bonus and a long-term incentive plan

Benefits and Perks

Enriching the quality of life for the world begins by taking care of our colleagues. In addition to competitive pay, we support your diverse needs with a comprehensive total rewards package to enhance your well-being, including:

• Physical wellness – medical/Rx, dental, vision and on-site wellness center access or gym reimbursement (as applicable).
• Financial wellness – flexible spending accounts, health savings account, 401(k) with matching contributions and cash balance plan, discounted employee stock purchasing program, life insurance, disability, workers’ compensation, legal assistance, identity theft protection.
• Mental and social wellness – Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) and Colleague Giving Programs (ADM Cares).

Additional benefits include:

• Paid time off including paid holidays.
• Adoption assistance and paid maternity and parental leave.
• Tuition assistance.
• Company-sponsored training and development resources, such as LinkedIn Learning, language training and mentoring programs.

*Benefits may vary for bargained locations, confirm benefit eligibility with your recruiter.

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Diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging are cornerstones of ADM’s efforts to continue innovating, driving growth, and delivering outstanding performance. We are committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce and create welcoming, truly inclusive work environments — environments that enable every ADM colleague to feel comfortable on the job, make meaningful contributions to our success, and grow their career. We respect and value the unique backgrounds and experiences that each person can bring to ADM because we know that diversity of perspectives makes us better, together.

We are committed to ensuring all qualified applicants receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, ethnicity, disability, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, sexual orientation, age, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

We welcome everyone to apply, especially those individuals who are underrepresented in our industry, as we strive to ensure our workforce represents the world that we help to feed: people of color, women, gender non-conforming, LGBTQIA+, veterans and persons with disabilities. For more information regarding our efforts to advance Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging, please visit our website here: Diversity, Equity and Inclusion | ADM.

About ADM

At ADM, we unlock the power of nature to provide access to nutrition worldwide. With industry-advancing innovations, a complete portfolio of ingredients and solutions to meet any taste, and a commitment to sustainability, we give customers an edge in solving the nutritional challenges of today and tomorrow. We’re a global leader in human and animal nutrition and the world’s premier agricultural origination and processing company. Our breadth, depth, insights, facilities and logistical expertise give us unparalleled capabilities to meet needs for food, beverages, health and wellness, and more. From the seed of the idea to the outcome of the solution, we enrich the quality of life the world over. Learn more at www.adm.com.

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