Sr. Director Supply Chain Management

Millcraft; Montpelier (VT); On-site; USD 130,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit-Sharing

401k Retirement Savings Plan

Company Paid Holidays

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Millcraft is seeking a Sr. Director of Supply Chain Management to develop, lead and manage strategic supply chain initiatives across the organization.

You will oversee supplier, product selection, and driving supply chain and procurement strategy, while aligning with corporate sustainability goals. The role requires building high-performing teams, improving compliance, and implementing process optimization and automation.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of relevant experience in supply chain leadership roles.
• 2+ years' experience in project management.
• Proven track record delivering complex supply chain projects from initiation to completion.
• Strong understanding of procurement, logistics, inventory management, and supplier relationship management.
• Experience with lean methodologies or other continuous improvement initiatives.
• Experience with global sourcing and international supply chains.

Responsibilities

• Develop the global supply chain sourcing strategy and provide direction to stakeholders.
• Define scope and deliverables for supply chain initiatives, including SRM and procurement process optimization.
• Research and drive Kanban replenishment strategies for multiple market segments.
• Lead sales and operations planning to align inventory with business plans.
• Drive automation and AI tool adoption to improve efficiency and strategic focus.
• Leverage Microsoft D365 ERP for process optimization and automation.

Skills

Supply chain strategy

Project management

Cross-functional leadership

Lean methodologies

Global sourcing

Job description

Position:Sr. Director Supply Chain Management

Location: 9010 Rio Nero Drive

Job Id:5312

# of Openings:1

SR. DIRECTOR - SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT

At Millcraft, we're more than a business, we're a family. For over 100 years, we've been proud to serve the paper, packaging, and graphic arts industries, guided by our values of Family, Passion, Aspire, Responsible, and Deliver.

We care deeply about our people, our customers, and our communities, and we believe in creating a place where you can grow, belong, and make a real difference. Come join us and be part of something truly special.

WHY MILLCRAFT

At Millcraft, we're more than a business, we're a family. For over 100 years, we've been proud to serve the paper, packaging, and graphic arts industries, guided by our values of Family, Passion, Aspire, Responsible, and Deliver.

We care deeply about our people, our customers, and our communities, and we believe in creating a place where you can grow, belong, and make a real difference. Come join us and be part of something truly special.

THE DIFFERENCE YOU WILL MAKE

As the Sr. Director of Supply Chain Management, we are looking for someone to develop, lead, and manage strategic supply chain initiatives for Millcraft. In this supplier-client-facing role, you will contribute to the success of Millcraft. This Executive Team position includes responsibility for supplier, brand, product selection along with driving supply chain and procurement strategy development, and the corporate wide sustainability goals for all Millcraft.

We are looking for someone to elevate the team’s performance, improve compliance, and the design and implementation of organizational structures, process optimization and automation, and change management initiatives to enable Millcraft to achieve Best-In-Class supply chain performance. This requires a proven track record of successfully delivering complex projects, while collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical, communication, and leadership skills, along with a deep understanding of distribution supply chain management principles and best practices.

CORE FUNCTIONS OF THIS ROLE

• Develop the global supply chain sourcing strategy to achieve desired business outcomes and functional objectives, provide direction and insights to stakeholders and supply chain leadership on the execution of supply chain strategy to achieve optimal outcomes across all stakeholders. The primary focus for the strategy includes fine printing papers, packaging products, facility supplies, and light industrial MRO products lines of products.
• Define program scope, objectives, and deliverables for supply chain initiatives, including but not limited to supplier relationship management (SRM), supplier and buyer scorecard implementation and procurement process optimization, inventory management, operational improvements, and risk mitigation strategies.
• Research and drive the implementation of Kanban replenishment strategy for several unique market segments/customers.
• Drive adoption of sales and operational planning aimed at forecasting inventory demand that is aligned with business segment leadership plans.
• Drive adoption of the use of AI tools focused on automation of redundant tasks/tactics and reallocating that time to strategic initiatives such as quarterly supplier reviews, aged inventory reduction, etc.
• Leverage the investment of the Microsoft D365 ERP platform to drive process optimization and automation where possible using AI toolsets.
• Research best practices in supply chain management and validate and test out emerging concepts as Millcraft aspires to continuously improve the business.
• Lead the successful integration of production planning and controls aspects a light industrial manufacturing company. Work to include bill of materials build out, kitting, and bundling.
• Develop and manage detailed project plans, including timelines, budgets, resource allocation, and risk assessments. Provide regular status reports to senior management, highlighting progress, challenges, and mitigation plans.
• Develop and lead the supply chain team to help them develop, continuously improve and grow their skillsets and areas of responsibility. Help build the next generation of Millcraft leaders in the process.
• Lead the Millcraft sustainability compliance efforts through the third-party accreditations of ISO 9001, FSC, SFI, Eco Vadis and EUDR.
• Manage multiple concurrent projects, prioritizing tasks and resources effectively to meet deadlines and achieve program objectives.
• Collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams across different departments, including planning, sourcing, operations, logistics, customer care, engineering, finance, IT, and the business unit.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders, including suppliers, the business unit, and supply chain teams.
• Facilitate communication and collaboration among project team members, ensuring clear communication channels and regular updates.
• Establish key performance indicators (KPIs) to track project performance and identify areas for improvement.
• Analyze project data to identify trends, patterns, and potential issues.
  

WHAT YOU'LL NEED TO SUCCEED

Required

• 8+ years of relevant experience
• 2+ years' experience in project management roles
• Proven track record of successfully managing complex supply chain projects from initiation to completion
• Strong understanding of supply chain principles, including procurement, logistics, inventory management, and supplier relationship management
• Experience with lean methodologies or other continuous improvement initiatives
• Experience with global sourcing and international supply chains
• Expertise in specific areas like sustainability, risk management, or advanced analytics
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with strong attention to detail.
• Ensures compliance with safety and company procedures and actively embody our core values in every interaction and responsibility.

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive list of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee. They may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

At the corporate level, the work environment characteristics described herein are generally representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The work environment is moderately quiet to moderately noisy. Temperature is moderated by heat in the winter and air conditioning or air circulation methods in the summer.

HOW WE WILL TAKE CARE OF YOU

Profit-Sharing

Tuition Reimbursement Program

Military Leave Pay

Voluntary Dependent Life Insurance

Accident and Critical Illness

Company Paid Life Insurance Wellness Program

Company Paid Holidays

401k Retirement Savings Plan

Employee Assistance Program

Veteran’s Day Pay

Limited Purpose F.S.A and Dependent Care F.S.A

Company paid Short Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability

Don't meet every single requirement? That's okay. At Millcraft, we believe great people come with many different experiences, and if our core values—Family, Passion, Aspire, Responsible, and Deliver—resonate with you, we encourage you to apply. We're always looking for people who think differently, bring new perspectives, and want to grow with us.

Your passion, our purpose—let's make a difference together.

Millcraft Paper Company is an EEO employer. We are committed to equal opportunity in the terms and conditions of employment for all employees and job applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, gender identity or gender expression, national origin, disability, or veteran status. Millcraft Paper Company complies with all applicable national, state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment as well as employment eligibility verification requirements of the Immigration and Nationality Act. All applicants must have authorization to work for Millcraft Paper Company.