Global Supply Chain Director - Remote/Travel

Athena Executive Search; United States; Remote; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

Retirement benefits

Paid time off

Career development

Job summary

International Chemical Manufacturing Group is seeking a Director of Supply Chain to lead end-to-end supply chain strategy for a multi-site North American manufacturing business. You will oversee planning, procurement, inventory, logistics, and distribution while driving operational excellence.

The ideal candidate has 10+ years in supply chain with 5+ years in leadership, preferably in manufacturing, and a strong track record in S&OP, procurement, and cost optimization.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years' progressive experience in supply chain within a manufacturing environment.
• At least 5 years' leadership experience across multiple manufacturing locations.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent; advanced qualifications and professional supply chain certifications would be beneficial.
• Proven success in developing and implementing supply chain strategies that improve operational efficiency, customer service, inventory management, and working capital.
• Strong experience in S&OP, demand planning, procurement, supplier management, and logistics.
• Commercial and financial acumen, with the ability to influence senior stakeholders and deliver measurable business improvements.
• Experience with ERP systems and supply chain planning tools.
• Excellent leadership, communication, problem-solving, and change management skills.
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally as required.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement supply chain strategies aligned with business growth, profitability, and operational objectives.
• Lead, coach, and develop multidisciplinary teams across supply chain functions.
• Drive S&OP, improving forecasting, production planning, and resource utilisation.
• Develop effective procurement and supplier management strategies to improve cost competitiveness, supply continuity, and supplier performance.
• Optimise inventory, working capital, transportation costs, and distribution performance while maintaining high levels of customer service.
• Establish and monitor key performance indicators, driving continuous improvement and operational efficiency.
• Strengthen supply chain processes, systems, and analytical capabilities to improve decision-making and performance.
• Identify and mitigate operational and supply chain risks, ensuring compliance with applicable regulatory, quality, and safety requirements.

Skills

Leadership

S&OP

Demand planning

Procurement

Supplier management

Financial acumen

Stakeholder influence

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Supply chain certifications (beneficial)

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

International Chemical Manufacturing Group is seeking a Director of Supply Chain to lead end-to-end supply chain strategy for a multi-site North American manufacturing business. You will oversee planning, procurement, inventory, logistics, and distribution while driving operational excellence.

The ideal candidate has 10+ years in supply chain with 5+ years in leadership, preferably in manufacturing, and a strong track record in S&OP, procurement, and cost optimization.