Sr Director Supply Chain

Mississippi Power Co; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Mississippi Power Co is seeking a Senior Director of Supply Chain to lead the supply chain operations, focusing on growth and efficiency. The role involves procurement, materials planning, and logistics, partnering closely with key departments to drive operational excellence.

Candidates should have significant experience in supply chain management, strong leadership skills, and the ability to scale operations in a fast-paced environment. This position requires strategic thinking and expertise in ERP/MRP systems.

The company offers a competitive package and is dedicated to fostering an inclusive workplace.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of progressive supply chain experience, including 7+ years in senior roles.
• Proven experience developing supply chain strategies for significant business growth.
• Demonstrated success negotiating supplier contracts exceeding $100 million.

Responsibilities

• Lead all supply chain and sourcing functions from demand planning to procurement.
• Develop and execute a multi-year supply chain strategy aligned to business growth.
• Establish best-in-class sourcing and procurement strategies across all commodities.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Leadership and communication

ERP/MRP systems experience

Negotiation skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management or related field

MBA or M.S. in Supply Chain Management

Professional certification in Supply Chain Management

Tools

IFS

SAP

Oracle

Job description

Job Summary

Senior Director of Supply Chain is a member of the senior leadership team responsible for leading and optimizing all aspects of the end-to-end supply chain to support growth across manufacturing, service, and all field / construction operations of PowerSecure. The role will directly lead procurement, sourcing, supplier quality, materials planning, and inbound shipping / logistics. Role will work in close coordination with inventory control and warehousing. This leader will develop and execute a comprehensive supply chain strategy that ensures material availability, cost competitiveness, and a resilient supplier network. The role serves as a key partner to Manufacturing, Engineering, Service, Field Construction/EPC, and Finance to support growth and drive operational excellence. This position requires a hands‑on, cross‑functional leader with deep experience in manufacturing supply chains, strong business acumen, and executive‑level leadership and communication skills. The ideal candidate must also demonstrate the ability to scale operations effectively in a fast‑paced, high‑growth environment.

Minimum Qualifications

• Experience
  • 15+ years of progressive supply chain experience, including 7+ years in senior leadership roles.
  • Proven experience developing end‑to‑end supply chain and sourcing strategies to support significant business growth (2x–3x+).
  • Deep experience in vertically integrated manufacturing & assembly operation environments is required; experience with fabrication, welding, switchgear and controls, and/or power generation equipment is preferred.
  • Demonstrated success negotiating supplier contracts exceeding $100 million and managing multi‑year master service agreements in both domestic and international supplier partners.
• Leadership and Change Management
  • Strategic thinker with strong execution skills and the ability to lead through change in fast‑paced environments.
  • Strong leadership, communication, and cross‑functional team development skills, with the ability to influence at all levels of the organization.
• Education and Certifications
  • Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, or a related field; MBA or M.S. in Supply Chain Management preferred.
  • Professional certification such as ISM‑CPSM or ASCM‑CSCP required; CPIM or a similar certification preferred.
• Technical and Business Skills
  • Strong ERP/MRP systems experience, including IFS, SAP, Oracle, or similar platforms.
  • Demonstrated success in cost reduction, supplier performance improvement, and scaling supply chain operations to support growth.
  • Strong financial, analytical, and data‑driven decision‑making capabilities.
  • Deep understanding of procurement and sourcing strategies, MRP planning, production support processes, supplier management, and contract negotiation.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

1. End‑to‑End Supply Chain Leadership

• Lead all supply chain and sourcing functions from demand planning through procurement, materials management, and production support.
• Ensure material availability and efficient flow of materials in alignment with production schedules and customer delivery commitments.
• Drive alignment across sourcing, purchasing, planning, and logistics teams to improve coordination and eliminate silos.

2. Supply Chain Strategy & Transformation

• Develop and execute a multi‑year supply chain strategy aligned to business growth, operational priorities and new product introductions.
• Build scalable systems, processes, automation, and organizational capabilities to support expansion and transformation. Leverage and apply AI for organizational and process efficiency.

3. Procurement & Sourcing Excellence

• Establish best‑in‑class sourcing and procurement strategies across all commodities.
• Develop overall inbound shipping and logistics plans including consignment stock strategies.
• Lead supplier selection, negotiation, and long‑term partnership development.
• Drive cost‑out initiatives while balancing quality, lead time, and service levels.
• Oversee supplier risk management and continuity planning.

4. Materials Planning & Production Support

• Ensure robust MRP planning processes, parameter governance, and effective ERP utilization.
• Drive improvements in purchased part availability at shop order start while reducing shortages and production disruptions.
• Implement planning strategies that improve schedule attainment, inventory performance, and production readiness.

5. Operational Excellence & Continuous Improvement

• Implement Lean and continuous improvement methodologies across supply chain.
• Develop and monitor KPIs, including: on‑time delivery, supplier performance, cost savings / PPV.
• Lead root cause analysis and corrective actions for supply chain disruptions.

6. Cross‑Functional Leadership

• Build close peer relationships and partner closely with:
  • Manufacturing (production readiness and throughput)
  • Production Engineering (BOM and routing readiness, NPI)
  • Construction Engineering (EPC) team
  • PowerSecure Service (PSS)
  • Finance (cost and forecasting)
• Support new product introduction by ensuring early supplier engagement and material readiness.
• Support product phase‑outs by engaging suppliers early to prevent material obsolescence.

7. Team Leadership & Organizational Capability

• Build and develop a high‑performing cross‑functional supply chain organization.
• Lead managers across procurement, material planning, and inbound logistics.
• Establish succession plans and talent pipelines.
• Promote a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

8. Leadership of PowerSecure Service (PSS) Procurement

• Ensure service parts availability to support preventative maintenance, break/fix response, and customer uptime/reliability commitments across the installed base.
• Lead planning and replenishment strategies for field service inventory, including critical spares, stocking, and demand forecasting for replacement and warranty parts.
• Partner with Service Operations to improve field fulfillment speed and responsiveness, including expedited logistics, outage support, and priority material allocation for urgent customer needs.

Working Conditions

• Office‑based with regular presence on the manufacturing floor.
• Periodic visits to construction sites.
• Periodic visits to PSS Headquarters – Ball Ground, GA.
• PPE required on shop floor and construction sites.
• Travel as needed (30%).

PowerSecure is an equal opportunity employer where an applicant's qualifications are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other basis prohibited by law.

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Operating Company: PowerSecure