Global Head of Supply Chain

Jobtailor

Houston (TX)

On-site

USD 120,000 - 190,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking a Senior Supply Chain Leader to direct the global team from our Houston facility. You will own purchasing, sourcing, and supplier relationships, ensuring on-time procurement, inventory accuracy, and regulatory compliance across multinational operations.

You will drive performance metrics, lead continuous improvement, and oversee ERP, WMS and warehouse activities to support product availability and service excellence.

Qualifications

7+ years' experience in supply chain, procurement, logistics or warehouse management.
Demonstrable leadership of multi-disciplinary teams.
Strong experience in purchasing, supplier management and inventory control.
Experience operating across multiple locations or international environments.
Excellent commercial, analytical and stakeholder management skills.
Healthcare, medical equipment or pharmaceutical sector experience.
Experience managing global logistics and remote operations.
Knowledge of GDP, DEA or other regulated supply environments.
APICS, CIPS, ASCM or equivalent professional qualification.

Responsibilities

Lead, develop and manage the global Supply Chain team.
Establish objectives, KPIs and service standards.
Own purchasing activities and develop sourcing strategies balancing cost, quality, availability and risk.
Negotiate supplier contracts and commercial terms.
Manage supplier performance and approval processes.
Ensure continuity of supply through planning and supplier relationships.
Ensure timely procurement, inventory replenishment and product availability across global operations.
Oversee international logistics and distribution for remote and challenging operating environments.
Monitor supply chain performance and resolve operational bottlenecks.
Provide strategic oversight of warehouse operations, inventory control and distribution at the Houston facility.
Maintain inventory accuracy, stock rotation, lot traceability and asset management.
Ensure facility, security and operational standards are maintained.
Own quality management across procurement, warehousing, inventory and distribution.
Ensure regulatory, client and company compliance, audit readiness and accurate inventory records.
Investigate non-conformances and implement corrective actions.
Oversee ERP, inventory and warehouse management systems.
Develop performance reporting and operational metrics.
Standardize processes, strengthen controls and lead efficiency and service improvement initiatives.

Skills

Purchasing

Contract Negotiation

Performance Metrics Development

Operational Bottleneck Resolution

Quality Management

Regulatory Compliance

Inventory Replenishment

Warehouse Operations

Sourcing Strategies

Asset Management

Education

APICS Certification

CIPS Certification

ASCM Certification

Tools

ERP Systems

Warehouse Management Systems

Inventory Management Systems

Job description

Lead, develop and manage the global Supply Chain team
Establish objectives, KPIs and service standards
Drive accountability, quality, continuous improvement, capability, succession and resilience
Own purchasing activities and develop sourcing strategies balancing cost, quality, availability and risk
Negotiate supplier contracts and commercial terms
Manage supplier performance and approval processes
Ensure continuity of supply through planning and supplier relationships
Ensure timely procurement, inventory replenishment and product availability across global operations
Oversee international logistics and distribution for remote and challenging operating environments
Monitor supply chain performance and resolve operational bottlenecks
Provide strategic oversight of warehouse operations, inventory control and distribution at the Houston facility
Maintain inventory accuracy, stock rotation, lot traceability and asset management
Ensure facility, security and operational standards are maintained
Own quality management across procurement, warehousing, inventory and distribution
Ensure regulatory, client and company compliance, audit readiness and accurate inventory records
Investigate non-conformances and implement corrective actions
Oversee ERP, inventory and warehouse management systems
Develop performance reporting and operational metrics
Standardize processes, strengthen controls and lead efficiency and service improvement initiatives

Requirements

7+ years' experience in supply chain, procurement, logistics or warehouse management
Demonstrable leadership of multi-disciplinary teams
Strong experience in purchasing, supplier management and inventory control
Experience operating across multiple locations or international environments
Excellent commercial, analytical and stakeholder management skills
Healthcare, medical equipment or pharmaceutical sector experience
Experience managing global logistics and remote operations
Knowledge of GDP, DEA or other regulated supply environments
APICS, CIPS, ASCM or equivalent professional qualification
Ability to read and comprehend instructions and correspondence
Ability to write accurate and clear correspondence
Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations
Ability to solve practical problems and interpret written, oral, diagram, or schedule instructions
Ability to work in a standard office environment and support preparation and packing of equipment loads
Ability to sit for long periods, reach with hands and fingers, work in close contact with small and large groups, and perform extensive keyboard typing

Core Competencies

Demonstrates extensive experience in supply chain management, procurement, and logistics, with a strong focus on inventory control, supplier management, and regulatory compliance. Proven ability to lead multi-disciplinary teams and drive continuous improvement initiatives across global operations.

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