Global Supply Chain Director - Strategy & Transformation

Cypress HCM; Franklin Lakes (NJ); On-site; USD 114,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Cypress HCM is seeking an experienced Global Supply Chain Director to lead strategic planning and operational excellence across an international manufacturing and distribution network. The role drives IBP, inventory optimization and OTIF improvements while building high-performing global teams.

The position reports to executive leadership and focuses on transforming planning capabilities and delivering competitive cost efficiencies through global standardization and collaboration.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Management, Finance, Engineering or a related discipline.
• Minimum 10 years of progressive leadership experience within supply chain management and/or operations.
• Proven experience leading large, cross-functional teams within a complex organization.
• Strong international experience, ideally within a global manufacturing or distribution environment.
• Extensive experience with enterprise resource planning and supply chain planning systems, such as SAP, Oracle, JD Edwards or equivalent platforms.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and successfully execute complex supply chain strategies.
• Strong financial management, organizational, planning and implementation capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement global supply chain strategies aligned with overall business objectives and regional requirements.
• Lead the Integrated Business Planning (IBP) process, including monthly supply review meetings at operational and executive levels.
• Drive supply chain transformation initiatives focused on working capital, operational efficiency, cost optimization and service performance.
• Partner with manufacturing and operational leadership teams to develop and execute long-term supply chain strategies.
• Oversee long-range capacity and resource planning, ensuring investment decisions support future business requirements.
• Lead end-to-end supply planning, driving a proactive approach to availability and minimizing backorders.
• Develop and implement global inventory strategies, utilizing Multi-Echelon Inventory Optimization (MEIO) methodologies.
• Drive consistent On Time In Full (OTIF) performance across the global supply chain network.
• Oversee capacity planning, demand alignment, supply constraints and inventory performance.
• Implement supply chain visibility and control tower capabilities to enhance customer service.
• Lead cross-functional resolution of supply challenges, working closely with manufacturing, operations and regional planning teams.
• Champion global supply chain transformation, process standardization and continuous improvement.
• Drive effective utilization and enhancement of ERP, advanced planning and business intelligence systems.
• Improve planning processes, system functionality, reporting capabilities and operational workflows.
• Support global system implementations, including master data governance, validation and integrated testing.
• Establish consistent processes and performance measures to improve internal and external supply chain effectiveness.
• Lead, develop and inspire a large, geographically dispersed supply chain team.
• Establish workforce planning strategies, succession plans and career development pathways.
• Develop training and capability programs to strengthen planning expertise across the organization.
• Drive employee engagement, talent development and performance management.
• Establish a clear team vision and create a culture of accountability, collaboration and continuous improvement.
• Build strong relationships with senior leadership across operations, finance, commercial, marketing, sales and product development.
• Balance competing priorities across inventory investment, manufacturing efficiency, financial performance and customer service.
• Lead change management activities associated with strategic supply chain initiatives.
• Ensure effective alignment between global supply planning, regional demand planning and integrated business planning functions.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Global supply chain

IBP process

Stakeholder management

Cross-functional leadership

ERP planning systems

Change management

Team development

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management

MBA or related postgraduate qualification

Tools

SAP

Oracle

JD Edwards

MEIO/advanced planning tools

Job description

Cypress HCM is seeking an experienced Global Supply Chain Director to lead strategic planning and operational excellence across an international manufacturing and distribution network. The role drives IBP, inventory optimization and OTIF improvements while building high-performing global teams.

The position reports to executive leadership and focuses on transforming planning capabilities and delivering competitive cost efficiencies through global standardization and collaboration.