Supply Chain Director

Arrowhead Engineered Products; Portland (TN); On-site; USD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Arrowhead Engineered Products is seeking a Supply Chain Director to lead and optimize strategies across three business segments in the United States. You will align procurement, production planning, inventory management, and logistics with corporate goals to drive efficiency and cost savings.

The role requires 10+ years of leadership experience in supply chain, strong collaboration with enterprise procurement, and expertise with ERP and planning systems to improve forecasting accuracy and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, or related field required.
• 10+ years of supply chain leadership experience across multiple segments.
• Strong collaboration skills to support enterprise procurement and cross-functional teams.
• Experience with supply chain technology and inventory management to drive efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute supply chain strategies aligned to each business segment.
• Collaborate with operations, finance, and commercial teams to optimize inventory, procurement, and logistics.
• Partner with enterprise procurement to support supplier negotiations, contracts, and cost-saving initiatives.
• Oversee inventory planning and replenishment to optimize stock levels and turnover.
• Lead standardization of audits, scorecards, and performance metrics across segments.
• Manage demand planning, production planning, and inventory management systems for accuracy and efficiency.
• Leverage ERP and planning tools to enhance visibility and decision-making.
• Mentor and develop high-performing supply chain teams and succession plans.
• Identify and mitigate risks related to disruptions, supplier dependencies, and market volatility.

Skills

Supply chain leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Inventory management

Procurement

Planning systems

Data analytics

ERP systems

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management or related field

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

The Supply Chain Director is responsible for leading and optimizing supply chain strategies across three distinct business segments. This role ensures alignment between procurement, production planning, inventory management, logistics, and operational goals to drive efficiency, cost savings, and long-term business success. The Supply Chain Director will oversee multiple teams, collaborate with enterprise procurement, and implement best practices to enhance performance across all segments.

• Strategic Leadership: Develop and execute supply chain strategies tailored to the unique needs of each business segment while ensuring alignment with overall company objectives.
• Cross-Segment Coordination: Collaborate with operations, finance, and commercial teams to optimize inventory levels, inventory management, procurement, and logistics across multiple product lines.
• Enterprise Procurement Support: Partner with the enterprise procurement team by providing operational insights, supply chain data, and business segment requirements to support supplier negotiations, contract management, and cost-saving initiatives.
• Inventory Management & Optimization: Oversee inventory planning and replenishment strategies to maintain optimal stock levels, reduce excess inventory, and minimize shortages while improving turnover rates.
• Process Optimization: Work closely with the enterprise procurement team to implement standardized supplier audits, scorecards, and performance metrics that drive efficiency, quality, and compliance across all segments.
• Planning System Management: Oversee the implementation, optimization, and continuous improvement of demand planning, production planning, and inventory management systems to enhance forecasting accuracy and operational efficiency.
• Technology & Data Utilization: Leverage advanced analytics, ERP, and planning tools to improve decision-making, enhance supply chain visibility, and drive operational excellence.
• Talent Development: Build and mentor high-performing supply chain teams, fostering professional growth and succession planning across the organization.
• Risk Management: Assess and mitigate risks related to supply chain disruptions, supplier dependencies, and market volatility.
• Operational Efficiency: Partner with logistics and warehousing teams to streamline material flow, reduce lead times, and enhance overall supply chain resilience.
• Budget & Cost Management: Develop and oversee budgets, ensuring cost-effectiveness and optimal resource allocation across all business segments.
• Other Duties as Assigned.
• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, or a related field. Master’s degree preferred.
• 10+ years of experience in supply chain leadership, preferably managing multiple business segments.
• Strong collaboration skills to support enterprise procurement and cross-functional teams.
• Experience with supply chain technology, ERP systems, and inventory management to drive efficiency and accuracy.