Supply Chain Director

Emerson; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Emerson is seeking an experienced supply chain leader to influence executive decisions and drive end-to-end execution across manufacturing, procurement, planning, and customer operations. The role requires deep electronics manufacturing exposure, strong data-driven decision making, and global collaboration across multiple regions.

The candidate will leverage Oracle EBS and Kinaxis to monitor demand, supply, inventory, and execution status, while leading strategic initiatives to optimize

Qualifications

• Minimum 15+ years in supply chain/operations, electronics or semiconductor environments.
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems (Oracle EBS preferred) and Kinaxis or similar planning tools.
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage priorities across manufacturing, procurement, planning, and customer-facing groups.

Responsibilities

• Influence across organization including manufacturing, procurement, business, and customers.
• Lead cross-functional supply chain execution activities to align plans with customer demand and manufacturing commitments.
• Monitor supply chain tools to support decision-making and ensure data supports operational execution.
• Prepare and analyze supply chain KPIs and communicate risks to leadership.
• Collaborate with regional teams to resolve constraints and execute supply plans.

Skills

Executive stakeholder influence

Cross-functional collaboration

Analytical communication

Global/matrixed organization work

Travel readiness

Education

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

Master's degree in Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Business, or related field

Tools

Oracle EBS

Kinaxis

Job description

In This Role, Your Responsibilities Will Be:

• Strongly influence organizations across entire organization including manufacturing, procurement, business, and customer facing.

• Extremely important to influence at the highest executive leadership level of the organization, VP+ level.

• Operational Execution Leadership: Lead and support cross-functional supply chain execution activities that ensure materials, plans, priorities, and resources are aligned to meet customer demand and manufacturing commitments.

• Critical informed decision making to ensure operational objectives are met.

• Supply Chain Expertise: Apply knowledge of electronics manufacturing supply chains, including component sourcing, production planning, supplier coordination, and inventory management, to support consistent operational performance.

• Planning and Schedule Discipline: Support disciplined planning processes, clear operating rhythms, and timely issue escalation to help plants and regional teams execute against committed schedules.

• Systems and Execution Support: Use Oracle EBS, Kinaxis, and other supply chain tools to monitor supply, demand, material availability, and execution status. Partner with IT and business teams to ensure system data supports operational decision-making.

• Inventory Management: Monitor inventory position, shortages, excess, aging inventory, and material availability to support production continuity, customer delivery, and meet working capital objectives.

• Operational Metrics and Reporting: Prepare and analyze supply chain KPIs, identify execution gaps, and communicate risks, trade-offs, and required actions to leadership and cross-functional stakeholders.

• Cross-Functional Orchestration: Partner with Manufacturing, Procurement, S&OP, Customer Operations, and regional teams in Hungary and Malaysia to resolve constraints and execute supply plans to meet operational objectives.

• Risk Management and Recovery: Support daily and weekly risk reviews, shortage resolution, supplier follow-up, allocation decisions, and recovery plans to protect customer commitments and production schedules.

For This Role, You Will Need:

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Business, or related field.

• 15+ years of experience in supply chain or operations, with a strong preference for electronics or semiconductor manufacturing environments and direct exposure to planning, materials, inventory, or manufacturing execution.

• Hands-on experience using ERP/MRP systems (Oracle EBS preferred) and advanced supply chain planning tools (Kinaxis or similar) to support material planning, supply visibility, and execution management.

• Demonstrated ability to manage supply chain priorities, resolve operational constraints, and coordinate action across manufacturing, procurement, planning, and customer-facing teams.

• Strong analytical, communication, escalation, and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to translate supply chain data into clear operating actions.

• Proven ability to work effectively in a global, matrixed organization.

• Willingness to travel as needed and collaborate across time zones.

• Experience and proven track record being key driver responsible for execution in high pressure, fast paced environment.

• Ability to communicate and influence at senior executive level while at the same time having ability to operate at the detailed level to drive execution and achieve results.

Preferred Qualifications That Set You Apart:

• Master's degree in Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Business, or related field.

Growth Path:

This role is designed as a succession pipeline for future supply chain leadership positions.

Our Culture & Commitment to You:

At Emerson, we prioritize a workplace where every employee is valued, respected, and empowered to grow. We foster an environment that encourages innovation, collaboration, and diverse perspectives - because we know that great ideas come from great teams. Our commitment to ongoing career development and growing an inclusive culture ensures you have the support to thrive. Whether through mentorship, training, or leadership opportunities, we invest in your success so you can make a lasting impact. We believe diverse teams, working together are key to driving growth and delivering business results.

We recognize the importance of employee wellbeing. We prioritize providing flexible, competitive benefits plans to meet you and your family's physical, mental, financial, and social needs. We provide a variety of medical insurance plans, with dental and vision coverage, Employee Assistance Program, 401(k), tuition reimbursement, employee resource groups, recognition, and much more. Our culture offers flexible time off plans, including paid parental leave (maternal and paternal), vacation and holiday leave.

WHY EMERSON (https://www1.emerson.com/en/corporate/careers/meet-emerson)

Our Commitment to Our People

At Emerson, we are motivated by a spirit of collaboration that helps our diverse, multicultural teams across the world drive innovation that makes the world healthier, safer, smarter, and more sustainable. And we want you to join us in our bold aspiration.

We have built an engaged community of inquisitive, dedicated people who thrive knowing they are welcomed, trusted, celebrated, and empowered to solve the world's most complex problems - for our customers, our communities, and the planet. You'll contribute to this vital work while further developing your skills through our award-winning employee development programs. We are a proud corporate citizen in every city where we operate and are committed to our people, our communities, and the world at large. We take this responsibility seriously and strive to make a positive impact through every endeavor.

At Emerson, you'll see firsthand that our people are at the center of everything we do. So, let's go. Let's think differently. Learn, collaborate, and grow. Seek opportunity. Push boundaries. Be empowered to make things better. Speed up to break through. Let's go, together.

Work Authorization

Emerson will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. This is not a position for which sponsorship will be provided. Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1(including those with OPT or CPT) , H-1, H-2, L-1, B, J or TN, or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Emerson is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, marital status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status. We are committed to providing a workplace free of any discrimination or harassment.

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ABOUT EMERSON (https://www1.emerson.com/en/corporate/about-us)

Emerson is a global leader in automation technology and software. Through our deep domain expertise and legacy of flawless execution, Emerson helps customers in critical industries like life sciences, energy, power and renewables, chemical and advanced factory automation operate more sustainably while improving productivity, energy security and reliability.

With global operations and a comprehensive portfolio of software and technology, we are helping companies implement digital transformation to measurably improve their operations, conserve valuable resources and enhance their safety.

We offer equitable opportunities, celebrate diversity, and embrace challenges with confidence that, together, we can make an impact across a broad spectrum of countries and industries. Whether you're an established professional looking for a career change, an undergraduate student exploring possibilities, or a recent graduate with an advanced degree, you'll find your chance to make a difference with Emerson. Join our team - let's go!

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Emerson is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, marital status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status. We are committed to providing a workplace free of any discrimination or harassment.