Strategic Supply Chain Director: Drive Cost & Lead Time

Socket.dev; Kent (OH); On-site; USD 170,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Socket.dev is seeking a Director of Supply Chain in the United States to lead development and execution of sourcing, planning, and logistics strategies in partnership with the VP of Supply Chain. The role directs the commodity management organization and aligns with plant materials management to support business objectives.

The position focuses on delivering material cost savings, improving supplier performance, reducing lead times, and optimizing working capital while ensuring integration

Qualifications

• BS/BA in Business, Supply Chain, Engineering, or related field
• 10+ years of progressive experience in supply chain or plant operations
• Experience leading commodity management across multiple locations
• Proven ability to influence cross-functional teams and drive results

Responsibilities

• Plans, develops, and implements supply chain and sourcing strategies aligned with business objectives, including performance goals, metrics, and long-range planning initiatives
• Partners with the VP of Supply Chain to define and refine strategy, while translating strategic direction into actionable execution plans across sourcing, planning, and logistics
• Provides direct leadership of the commodity management organization, driving accountability for cost, supplier performance, and risk mitigation across all spend categories
• Partners closely with plant materials management teams (planning, buying, scheduling) to ensure alignment between sourcing strategies, demand planning, and plant execution requirements
• Leads and participates in the SIOP process to align demand, supply, and capacity, ensuring effective planning and inventory strategies
• Owns and leads logistics strategy and execution, including transportation, freight optimization, and coordination with logistics partners to ensure efficient and reliable material flow
• Leads supplier management activities including negotiations, contracts, performance management, and relationship development to ensure cost competitiveness, quality, and service levels are achieved
• Drives material cost reduction initiatives and ensures delivery of financial targets through structured cost savings programs and strong supplier strategies
• Establishes and enforces supplier expectations related to quality, delivery performance, and lead-time reduction to improve overall supply chain responsiveness
• Collaborates cross-functionally with Engineering, Finance, and Plant Operations to align supply chain strategies with product requirements, financial objectives, and operational constraints
• Develops and implements policies, processes, and best practices to ensure supply continuity, appropriate inventory levels, and efficient material flow across the organization
• Conducts data analysis, benchmarking, and market assessments to identify opportunities for cost optimization, supplier rationalization, and lead-time improvement
• Leads, develops, and evaluates team members, including hiring, performance management, and capability development to build a high-performing organization
• Contributes to overall supply chain and business strategy through insights, recommendations, and continuous improvement initiatives

Skills

Cross-functional leadership

Cost management

SIOP / demand planning

Negotiations

AI usage in optimization

Analytical skills

Education

BS/BA in Business, Supply Chain, Engineering, or related field

Job description

Socket.dev is seeking a Director of Supply Chain in the United States to lead development and execution of sourcing, planning, and logistics strategies in partnership with the VP of Supply Chain. The role directs the commodity management organization and aligns with plant materials management to support business objectives.

The position focuses on delivering material cost savings, improving supplier performance, reducing lead times, and optimizing working capital while ensuring integration