Material & Tooling Director

Jobtailor; Illinois; On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Nordex is seeking an experienced Supply Chain Leader to drive North America materials and tooling strategies across multi-site projects. You will oversee inventory, warehousing, logistics, and tooling operations while ensuring governance and safety standards.

Responsibilities include budgeting, asset utilization, and leading cross-functional teams across Construction, Commissioning, Supply Chain, and Sourcing. A strong background in SAP and EPC-scale projects is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in a related field.
• 5+ years in materials management, supply chain, logistics, tooling, or industrial projects.
• 3+ years of leadership experience.
• Experience with large-scale construction or EPC projects.
• Strong knowledge of inventory control and asset management.
• Proficient with ERP systems, preferably SAP.
• Ability to travel up to 35% domestically and internationally.
• Fluent English communication; valid passport.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute North America materials and tooling strategies.
• Lead inventory management, warehousing, logistics, and tooling operations.
• Establish governance, policies, and performance standards.
• Oversee planning and availability of materials, spare parts, and tooling.
• Manage tooling lifecycle: procurement, inspections, maintenance, calibration.
• Drive inventory accuracy through audits and cycle counts.
• Partner with Construction, Commissioning, Supply Chain, Logistics, Sourcing, and Global teams
• Develop and manage operating and capital budgets
• Monitor tooling asset utilization and cost performance
• Lead warehouse operations and transportation strategies for projects
• Build and mentor high-performing teams
• Identify operational risks and implement mitigation plans
• Present performance metrics and initiatives to senior leadership
• Ensure safety compliance with standards and policies

Skills

Materials Management

Supply Chain Logistics

Tooling Management

Inventory Control

Budget Management

ERP (SAP)

Leadership

Cross-functional Influence

Communication

Safety & Compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Engineering, Business Administration, Operations Management, or related field

Master's degree, MBA, APICS/ASCM, PMP, Lean, or Six Sigma certification preferred

Tools

SAP

Warehouse Management Systems

Transportation Management Systems

Job description

• Develop and execute North America materials and tooling strategies supporting business and project objectives
• Lead inventory management, warehousing, logistics, and tooling operations across multiple project sites
• Establish and maintain governance, policies, procedures, and performance standards
• Oversee planning and availability of construction materials, spare parts, and tooling
• Manage tooling lifecycle activities including procurement, inspections, certifications, maintenance, calibration, and replacement
• Drive inventory accuracy through audits, cycle counts, reporting, and continuous improvement
• Partner with Construction, Commissioning, Supply Chain, Logistics, Sourcing, and Global teams
• Develop and manage operating and capital budgets
• Monitor inventory valuation, tooling asset utilization, and cost performance
• Lead warehouse operations and transportation strategies for domestic and international projects
• Build, mentor, and develop high-performing teams
• Identify operational risks and implement mitigation plans
• Present business performance, key metrics, and strategic initiatives to senior leadership
• Ensure compliance with safety standards and company policies
• Support Nordex's mission to develop and deliver clean power plants powered by renewable energy

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Engineering, Business Administration, Operations Management, or a related field
• Minimum 5 years of progressive experience in materials management, supply chain, logistics, tooling management, construction operations, or industrial project execution
• Minimum 3 years of leadership experience managing teams, supervisors, and/or managers
• Experience supporting large-scale construction, manufacturing, industrial, infrastructure, renewable energy, or EPC projects
• Strong knowledge of inventory control, warehouse operations, transportation management, and asset management practices
• Experience with ERP systems, preferably SAP
• Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams and influence stakeholders across multiple business functions
• Strong financial acumen with experience managing budgets, forecasting, and cost control initiatives
• Excellent analytical, communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to travel up to 35% domestically and internationally
• Ability to obtain and maintain a valid passport
• Demonstrate a strong understanding of and commitment to safety protocols and procedures
• Ensure compliance with all safety regulations and company policies
• Proactively identify and mitigate potential safety hazards
• Properly use applicable safety equipment, including eye protection, hearing protectors, steel-toe boots, and hard hats
• Speak and understand English fluently
• Driving is an essential function; must possess a full valid driver's license and be insurable under the auto insurance policy
• Master's degree, MBA, APICS/ASCM certification, PMP, Lean, or Six Sigma certification preferred
• Experience within renewable energy, wind energy, heavy industrial, or large-scale construction environments preferred

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in materials management, supply chain logistics, and tooling operations, with a strong focus on inventory control, budget management, and safety compliance. Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and drive continuous improvement in operational performance.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Materials Management
• Supply Chain Logistics
• Tooling Management
• Inventory Control
• Budget Management

Hard Skills

• Inventory Management
• Logistics Operations
• Tooling Lifecycle Management
• ERP Systems (SAP)
• Cost Control Initiatives

Soft Skills

• Leadership
• Analytical Skills
• Communication Skills
• Organizational Skills
• Problem-Solving Skills

Certifications & Qualifications

• APICS/ASCM Certification
• PMP
• Lean Certification
• Six Sigma Certification

Industry Keywords

• Renewable Energy
• Construction Operations
• Industrial Project Execution
• EPC Projects
• Heavy Industrial

Tools & Technologies

• Warehouse Management Systems
• Transportation Management Systems