Strategic Supply Chain Director - Manufacturing

Energy Jobline ZR; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Safe Air Technology in Baton Rouge is seeking a hands-on Supply Chain Director to lead procurement, materials management, inventory, supplier relations, expediting, and logistics for a project-driven manufacturing environment.

You will partner with Engineering, Production, Operations, Quality, Finance, and project teams to ensure material availability aligns with production schedules and customer delivery commitments, while driving continuous improvement across the chain.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field; 10+ years in supply chain/procurement/purchasing within manufacturing.
• Experience leading purchasing or broader supply chain functions in a project-driven industrial environment.
• APICS/ASCM certification such as CPIM/CSCP is preferred; knowledge of Lean/Six Sigma is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a comprehensive supply chain strategy aligned with company growth, production requirements, quality standards, and customer delivery commitments.
• Provide leadership across purchasing, procurement, materials management, inventory control, supplier management, expediting, and logistics.
• Forecast demand with executive leadership and align material planning with manufacturing requirements.
• Identify supply chain risks, long-lead materials, and shortages early and develop mitigation plans.
• Establish clear priorities, performance expectations, and accountability across the supply chain organization.
• Lead cost-reduction and strategic sourcing initiatives without compromising quality or delivery.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Negotiation

Contract management

Supplier relationships

Data analytics

Leadership

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, or related field

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

Job description

Safe Air Technology in Baton Rouge is seeking a hands-on Supply Chain Director to lead procurement, materials management, inventory, supplier relations, expediting, and logistics for a project-driven manufacturing environment.

You will partner with Engineering, Production, Operations, Quality, Finance, and project teams to ensure material availability aligns with production schedules and customer delivery commitments, while driving continuous improvement across the chain.