Materials Director
Core
Lead end-to-end materials management, supply chain, procurement, planning, warehouse, logistics, and production control strategies to ensure material availability and operational excellence for manufacturing operations across the US and Mexico.
Role type
Director of Materials, Supply Chain and Logistics
Builds
Manufacturing operations and product lifecycle execution for market-leading brands
Domain
Manufacturing (high-tech, electronics, semiconductor, industrial, medical, aerospace)
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work -> physical/clinical work (manufacturing operations)
Required skills
Strategic sourcing, supplier development, contract negotiations, inventory optimization, production planning, demand management, capacity planning, S&OP processes, domestic and international logistics, trade compliance, freight optimization, New Product Introduction (NPI) support, financial analysis, leadership
Preferred skills
MBA or Master's Degree, APICS/ASCM CPIM, CSCP, CPSM certifications
Technologies
MRP/ERP systems
Responsibilities
Lead materials, supply chain, procurement, planning, logistics, and warehouse operations; Drive material availability, inventory optimization, and supply chain risk mitigation; Manage strategic sourcing and cost reduction initiatives; Oversee production planning and S&OP processes; Lead domestic and international logistics operations; Support NPI and product lifecycle management activities; Build and develop a high-performing organization
Seniority
Director, strategic leadership & multi-functional organization management