Supply Chain Director at TBG | The Bachrach Group

Director Supply Chain

Job Summary & Essential Functions

Provide vision and leadership for designing, developing, and implementing materials management and customer relationship programs and policies that create business value and align with company goals.

Areas of responsibility include Materials Management, Purchasing, and Quoting.

Ensure effective supplier strategies are developed and implemented to meet customers’ expectations while maximizing inventory turns

Develop supplier selection and qualification methods to ensure delivery of quality products on time

Negotiate supplier contracts and pricing to obtain components at the best value

Provide leadership for and development of direct reports by establishing priorities, accountabilities and allocating resources

Establish specific departmental goals, objectives, and action plans to support facility goals and schedules

Lead the development of strategic plans to support the future direction of department

• Participate in the budgeting process including providing recommendations and projections for resources and capital expenditures.

Provide input for recruiting, selection, compensation, promotions, terminations, and transfers

Monitor key performance indicators; material efficiency, Supplier OTD and Supplier quality and act as necessary to correct discrepancies

Create a positive work environment and set the standard for interdepartmental cooperation

Complete weekly, monthly, and quarterly reports to management

Adhere to the General Requirements of Team Members

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

Ability to negotiate all aspects of a business contract with suppliers

Knowledge of manufacturing and assembly processes

Advanced level in MS Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, and Outlook); MRP/ERP

Strong planning and organizational skills including the ability to initiate, prioritize, and allocate resources

Ability to effectively communicate in all forms with others inside and outside the organization

Ability to negotiate and manage conflict tactfully and professionally

Strong leadership and people management skills including team building, mentoring, and coaching

Strong decision-making skills; utilizing sound judgement and thorough processes

Ability to problem solve issues involving multiple variables and limited standardization

Ability to be creative and innovative with approaches to solutions and solving complex problems

Ability to multitask efficiently and adapt within a rapidly changing environment

Ability to communicate with customers projecting the company image to attract business

Abilities listed in General Requirements of Team Members

Required Experience & Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Minimum 10 years of progressive relevant job experience with 5 years of supervisory experience

Previous experience in a manufacturing environment

Project management including planning, budgeting, and allocating of resources

ISO environment