Global Supply Chain Director

Remote Jobs; Maple Plain (MN); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Protolabs in Maple Plain, MN is seeking a Global Supply Chain Director to lead the growth and performance of our partner ecosystem. This hybrid role requires onsite presence Tue-Thu and oversees a team of 16 supply chain professionals across the U.S., Europe, India, and China.

You will shape supplier strategy, drive cost optimization, capacity planning, and operational excellence to deliver for customers worldwide as part of Protolabs' growth strategy.

Responsibilities

• Lead the growth and performance of the global manufacturing partner ecosystem.
• Define and execute network fulfillment vision with scalable capabilities and operating excellence.
• Manage a team of supply chain professionals across the U.S., Europe, India, and China.

Job description

Be yourself at Protolabs Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. We are an equal opportunity employer, and we are committed to building a diverse team that feels they are valued in the workplace. You can help make our company even better. We do not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender, age, mental or physical ability, or any way you represent yourself. We strongly believe diversity makes for more successful teams.

Why Protolabs?

We are the leaders in digital manufacturing. We hire doers, makers, and creative thinkers who tackle our roles with an entrepreneurial spirit. Our culture is centered around meaningful work that brings new and innovative products to market at unprecedented speeds. We are a diverse team that comes from all walks of life and take pride in our team who is smart, genuine, humble, and passionate about what we do. It's our people who fuel our creativity and make our culture feel like home.

Join our team as a Global Supply Chain Director

This is a HYBRID role - onsite Tuesday-Thursday in Maple Plain, MN.

The Protolabs Network Global Supply Chain Director will lead the growth and performance of our global manufacturing partner ecosystem, shaping the future of how we deliver for customers worldwide. This strategic leadership role owns partner network expansion, supplier strategy, operational excellence, capacity planning, and cost optimization across key global regions. As a critical driver of Protolabs' growth strategy, you will define and execute our Network fulfillment vision, ensuring scalable capabilities, world-class partner performance, and a competitive global supply chain.

This role leads a team of 16 supply chain professionals across the U.S., Europe, India, and China, including three Regional Supply Chain Managers responsible for supplier strategy, partner development, and operational performance within their regions.