Global Supply Chain & Systems Leader

Advantest America; Chandler (AZ); Sur place; USD 220 000 - 320 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Advantest America seeks a Sr. Director Global Supply Chain & Business Systems to lead AIS's global supply chain, raw materials, outsourced manufacturing, and enterprise systems.

This role reports to the COO or CEO and drives strategic planning, supplier partnerships, and digital transformation across AIS facilities and partners. The position requires building high-performing teams, optimizing inventory, and aligning supply chain strategies with business objectives to enhance reliability and

Responsabilités

• Develop and execute a comprehensive global supply chain strategy aligned with AIS business objectives, customer commitments, and financial targets.
• Lead all procurement, sourcing, materials management, planning, logistics, inventory control, and supplier management activities across AIS.
• Establish long-term sourcing strategies for critical raw materials, components, and services.
• Drive cost reduction, quality improvement, supply assurance, and risk mitigation initiatives throughout the global supply chain.
• Develop strategic supplier partnerships that support growth, capacity expansion, and technology roadmaps.
• Oversee enterprise-wide raw material planning, procurement, allocation, and inventory management.
• Ensure material availability to support customer demand while optimizing inventory investment and working capital.
• Develop forecasting processes and inventory strategies to improve material flow and operational responsiveness.
• Monitor supply chain risks and implement contingency plans to mitigate disruptions.
• Lead AIS relationships with outsourced manufacturing partners and contract manufacturers.
• Establish performance metrics, quality standards, delivery requirements, and commercial agreements with external suppliers.
• Ensure outsourced operations support customer requirements, capacity needs, and financial objectives.
• Drive continuous improvement and operational excellence throughout the external manufacturing network.
• Own the strategy, development, implementation, and continuous improvement of enterprise business systems supporting AIS operations.
• Lead teams responsible for ERP systems, supply chain planning systems, reporting platforms, and operational process automation.
• Ensure business systems support operational efficiency, business scalability, data integrity, and decision-making.
• Partner with IT and business leaders to identify and implement digital transformation initiatives.
• Drive process standardization and best practices across global operations.
• Partner closely with the COO, Engineering, Sales, Operations, Finance, and Quality organizations to align supply chain strategies with business priorities.
• Support customer engagement activities related to supply assurance, capacity planning, lead time management, and operational readiness.
• Participate in annual operating plan development, capacity planning, and strategic growth initiatives.
• Lead cross-functional teams to improve operational performance, customer satisfaction, and profitability.
• Build, develop, and lead a high-performing global team responsible for supply chain, materials management, outsourced operations, and business systems.
• Establish performance metrics, operating reviews, and accountability systems.
• Develop succession plans and leadership development programs for critical functional areas.
• Foster a culture of operational excellence, continuous improvement, collaboration, and customer focus.

Description du poste

Advantest America seeks a Sr. Director Global Supply Chain & Business Systems to lead AIS's global supply chain, raw materials, outsourced manufacturing, and enterprise systems.

This role reports to the COO or CEO and drives strategic planning, supplier partnerships, and digital transformation across AIS facilities and partners. The position requires building high-performing teams, optimizing inventory, and aligning supply chain strategies with business objectives to enhance reliability and