Director of Supply Chain

MTM Trailer Manufacturing is the fastest growing regional heavy equipment manufacturer, a privately held company small enough to ensure you are valued while large enough to provide exciting opportunities for career development. MTM is seeking a Director of Supply Chain to be the head of procurement with responsibility for a $20M budget, lead the purchasing team and collaborate with the heads of Product, Engineering, Operations and Sales to achieve our bold vision. Reporting directly to the CEO of MTM Trailer Manufacturing, the Director of Supply Chain will be responsible for Direct and Indirect Procurement, Logistics, coordinating and directing the technical aspects of the organization’s materials and compliance strategy. The Director will lead the MTM Supply Chain team, oversee their tasks, and be their point of escalation for all issues which they cannot resolve. This position will be responsible for developing and directing standard use of MRP for the MP&L function, MRP processing methods, inventory control, receiving-shipping-logistics processes, tariff impacts, Supply Chain process development, best practices, lessons-learned, and team leadership skills. This position is also responsible for coordination with Engineering, Operations, Sales and other functions that rely on the supply chain for success. RESPONSIBILITIES   Procurement Develop negotiation strategies and lead negotiations with major suppliers Identify areas of potential savings and develop commodity strategies and negotiation strategies for the all MTM products Identify areas of potential savings and develop commodity strategies and negotiations strategies to obtain these savings for the product(s) inherited with acquisitions Lead efforts to mitigate and track tariffs Manage the budgets for the Facilities Maintenance and MRO spend Provide forecasts for the long lead time components, and review and approve the forecasts for the remaining components Work with Engineering and Operations to improve the process for New Product Development, and develop the processes for the Supply Chain group Monitor supply markets and industries including pricing trends, new suppliers and alternative solutions and supply risks Material Planning and Logistics Provide forecasts for the long lead time components, and review and approve the forecasts for the remaining components Anticipate supplier and MTM operational issues that could affect supply and lead/support activities to resolve supply issues Lead the identification and development of advanced material planning and logistics processes Champion the use of the MRP system Ensure efficient and effective material ordering, tracking and receiving Knowledge of ERP/MRP systems Supplier Quality Seek, establish and maintain supplier relationships that provide the best quality, on time delivery, and desired service level at the lowest total cost Develop and conduct new supplier evaluation and qualification process to support supplier onboarding Determine category-specific supplier performance measurements, enabling tools and processes, and enforce quality metrics Provide suppliers with visibility to their own performance, fostering proactive resolution of problems QUALIFICATIONS 12+ years of experience in in a manufacturing company purchasing and supply chain environment — preferably in the trucking, trailer, heavy equipment, or automotive industries 8+ years in a direct management position with multiple direct report Strong communication and organizational skills with a focus on customer service. Solid working knowledge of financial principles and product cost structure analysis. Bachelor degree in Business Management, Engineering or other technical field Ability to lead direct reports and influence others outside of the position’s direct span of control Preferred: MBA or other Master’s Degree. Familiarity with warranty processes and labor time standards. Proven track record of hitting or exceeding sales targets for parts and service. KEY ATTRIBUTES FOR SUCCESS Customer-first mindset with the ability to build trust quickly. Ability to create and expand a continuous improvement culture to achieve improvement in targeted results. Proven ability to manage and develop a team. Team player who can collaborate effectively with cross functional leadership Self-motivated with a desire to grow with a fast-expanding company. BENEFITS Medical Insurance Dental Insurance Vision Insurance Short Term Disability Insurance Basic Life Insurance Paid Holidays Paid Time Off 401(k) Competitive Wage Network of support Career advancement opportunities To apply, email resume and related documents to careers@mtmbuilt.com