POSITION TITLE:         Regional Operations & Supply Chain Director

Location:                           Houston, TX

Pay:                                    $130k - $150k, depending upon experience

Position Type:                   Full-time, permanent placement; 100% onsite, travel required

Our team at The Recruiting Pros is conducting a high-priority search for a Regional Operations & Supply Chain Director on behalf of a leading international manufacturer and distributor of high-quality industrial hardware, fasteners and components.   In this role you will work closely with executive management, global operations, the Supply Chain Director, EHS Director and other Regional Directors to incorporate systems and technology to optimize and deploy best practices across all regional locations.   You will be responsible for defining, implementing and maintaining procedures and programs that drive efficiencies through an end-to-end supply chain including international supplier management and engagement, freight movement, distribution and logistics and direct interface with customers and you will have oversight of the factories, production and warehousing throughout your assigned region. This role requires strong experience in Microsoft D365, data analytics, customer engagement, team leadership, supply chain logistics, commercial negotiations, and a proven track record of successful project management.

The ideal candidate will have a high sense of urgency and the keen ability to balance data and human insight, making data-driven evidence-backed decisions based on a clear understanding of how to measure success. He/She will have excellent communication skills with the ability to empower and delegate to drive transformational change maintaining resilience and adaptability while gaining buy-in.

This is an immediate, full-time, permanent position and will require you to work onsite with occasional travel.

Routine responsibilities will require you to:

Develop strong relationships with customers to understand logistical needs and pain points, ensure solutions are aligned with requirements by gathering feedback and thorough research

Collaborate with colleagues in customer, supplier and company site visits by setting clear goals and expectations, conducting performance evaluations, and developing continuous improvement initiatives

Drive efficiencies through data interrogation and supplier scorecards and scoping, to optimize freight routes, packaging, consignment stock, Minimum Order Quantities (MOQ) / Economical Reorder Quantities (EOQ), lead time alignment, etc. and the operational environment to reduce waste, manage inventory and improve speed to market

Establish, manage, and develop appropriate operational KPI’s including gross profit margin, cost of goods, quality of supplied products, equipment efficiency, and other relevant metrics used to define efficiency of supply chain operations

Ensure the performance and accountability for delivery of objectives is managed and met

Manage the local supply chain and pricing in line with process and global guidance

Utilize customer forecasts, MOQ (EOQ) and root cause analysis of obsolescence or service deficiencies to create a shared approach to establish acceptable stock turns, lead times and supplier MOQ based on historical data and other group information

Manage alignment with the global leaders is critical to the delivery of group strategy, customer service, establishment and roll out of best practices within the warehouse and logistics environment, with ongoing promotion of internal performances via KPIs, Dashboards, and monthly reports.

Interact with members of the global team to conducting quarterly business reviews, price increases, raising E&O claims, usage patterns

Work closely with finance teams in order to provide and assess margin management tools, landed cost routines, and general efficiencies that support on time provision of appropriate information for budgeting and reforecasting purposes

Other duties as required to support the delivery of the strategy, operational KPI’s and company objectives

Required education and experience:

Bachelor’s degree strongly preferred; Project Management Qualified/Certified preferred

5+ years experience in a data and/or project management roles required

Proven Microsoft D365 experience required

Advanced PowerPoint and Excel skills required

Ability to travel 10 – 15% required

Knowledge and understanding of manufacturing, production, distribution warehousing and supply chain operations including related technology and automating workflows

Highly analytical with the ability and confidence to make data driven decisions

Strong customer and commercial supplier understanding

Team player able to work collaboratively with colleagues across disciplines, functions and time zones

Strong presentation skills with the ability to communicate with internal and external audiences

High attention to detail

Proven track record of meeting deadlines

Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills

A professional attitude that is collaborative, adaptable, resilient

If you have the required skills and experience as outlined above, please click APPLY NOW. Once we’ve reviewed your information, you’ll receive a call or email regarding the status of your application. If you realize you are not interested in this position and might know someone who is, we would certainly appreciate your referral.

Our team at The Recruiting Pros has more than two decades of success in placing GREAT CANDIDATES at GREAT COMPANIES . Our expertise in candidates and companies find each other to fill permanent placement positions in manufacturing, supply chain, warehousing, and distribution. Learn more about us at www.TheRecruitingPros.com

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard trace, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, status as a protected veteran, disability or any other protected category as specified by applicable law or regulation.

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Requirements

Requirements supply chain, operations, regional operations, supplier, hardware, fasteners, Microsoft D365, MOQ EOQ, KPI's, project managament