Director of Supply Chain

3 months ago

Chanhassen, United States IWCO Full time
Description

At IWCO, we spend our days in the relentless pursuit of better ideas, better creativity and better performance across all direct response marketing channels. It's about being impactful, disciplined and measurable, while enjoying the process, being a part of a supportive team and having some fun along the way.

IWCO cares and plays an active role in our communities. We also work closely with industry partners, like the U.S. Postal Service, paper suppliers, technology innovators and execution partners to drive added value for our clients, push creativity, decrease costs and to drive better performance.

If you're thinking of a new career, every day at IWCO we're about doing the same thing for our employees as we do for our clients: Making Better HappenSM. We care about results. And we care about each other. We all strive to be better today than we were yesterday. We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package and on-site wellness programs - not to mention the opportunity to work with the most talented people in marketing who'll challenge you and help you become better every day.

Overall Summary:

The Director of Supply Chain oversees the seamless integration of procurement, production, inventory management, and outsourced services. This role ensures that the supply chain operates efficiently, meeting the company's quality standards and consumer demands while optimizing costs and sustainability practices.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

Lead a team of Purchasing and Outsourcing Managers who are all assigned to lead and execute project assignments to achieve the company's strategic goals.

Primary Duties/Responsibilities:

  • Oversee project teams to ensure that resourcing, scheduling, and supplier costs, contracts and relationships, and all associated risks are effectively managed.

  • Oversee the development and implementation of comprehensive supply chain strategies to optimize efficiency, cost, and quality across the organization.

  • Lead strategic sourcing of direct and indirect spend categories, focused on cost, quality and delivery of materials and services, advancing supplier relationship management practices.

  • Negotiate and manage supplier contracts to ensure favorable terms, pricing, and service levels, and a reliable supply of materials and services.

  • Lead inventory management across multiple sites, ensuring timely delivery of materials to production, reducing Days on Hand volumes while increasing monthly inventory turns.

  • Lead the integration of supply chain processes with other business functions, such as sales, marketing, finance, IT, logistics and production to align with strategic business goals.

  • Develop and maintain sustainable and ethical sourcing practices, ensuring compliance with legal standards, regulatory controls, and corporate social responsibility commitments.

  • Lead risk management efforts across the supply chain, including the development of contingency plans to mitigate the impact of disruption, shortages, or other unforeseen challenges.

  • Manage and lead direct reports. Determine and assign projects and tasks, as appropriate, to achieve department and organization objectives.

  • Provides constructive and timely performance evaluations.

  • Coaches and develops direct reports, and supporting team, with a continued focus on succession planning.

  • Perform other duties as applicable or assigned.

Required Skills/Abilities/Competencies:

  • Comprehensive understanding of leadership and business administration, as well as business forecasting strategies and techniques.

  • Foster a culture of continuous improvement within the supply chain.

  • Encourages innovation, professional development, and collaboration.

  • Strong analytical, strategic, and problem-solving skills.

  • Strong financial acumen and overall cost management skills

  • Excellent oral, presentation and written communication skills, including group speaking, facilitation, and business writing.

  • Strong leadership and supervisory skills

  • Highly analytical and detail oriented; effective problem solver

Education and Experience:

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

  • 8+ years of experience in Strategic Sourcing, or Procurement, with a minimum of 5 years in a progressive leadership role.

  • Demonstrated success achieving cost improvement targets, leading supplier negotiations and managing supplier service and performance.

  • Demonstrated proficiency with ERP, contract management, AP/PO and/or other technology-based purchasing, warehousing and materials management solutions.

Physical Requirements:

  • Ability to work 8 hours consecutively.

  • Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer

  • Ability to travel for projects or executive team meetings.

  • Ability to pass a drug screen and background check

IWCO is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, veteran status, or any protected status as defined by law. IWCO is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation, please contact our HR Department.

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IWCO Direct is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, veteran status, or any protected status as defined by law. IWCO Direct is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation, please contact our HR Department.

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