May 16, 2025
Supply Chain Director
Norsk Titanium
Type of employment:
Full-Time
Preferred way to apply:
Online
Job Location:
On-site, Plattsburgh, NY
Job Description:
- Leads the Supply Chain management team and process to execute achieve revenue goals and timelines
- Develops and governs production planning frameworks and execution, ensuring internal and external scheduling is optimized for business performance, customer satisfaction, and cost-efficiency
- Anticipates and mitigates supply chain risks through predictive analytics, scenario planning, and proactive stakeholder engagement across engineering, quality, and operations
- Oversees supplier development and performance management programs, establishing strategic partnerships and ensuring adherence to quality, delivery, and compliance standards
- Leads and manages warehouse, shipping, receiving and inventory management
- Drives compliance to all applicable Quality Management System (QMS) standards, regulatory requirements, and customer certifications across all supply chain functions
- Leads cross-functional collaboration with operations, quality, finance, and program teams to ensure supply chain alignment with business development and execution priorities
- Champions supply chain innovation and technology adoption, including digital tools, ERP systems enhancements, and automation to enhance visibility and performance
- Establishes and tracks key performance indicators (KPIs) for supply chain effectiveness, cost optimization, on-time delivery, and inventory management, reporting regularly to executive leadership
- Leads and mentors Supply Chain team, setting clear development goals, fostering a culture of accountability and continuous improvement, and implementing robust succession planning
- Serves as the primary supply chain representative in certification audits and strategic customer or supplier engagements
- Develops and manages the supply chain budget, including business case development for strategic investments in tools, systems, or capabilities
- Implements cost-reduction and value-engineering initiatives, collaborating with engineering and operations to drive long-term profitability and competitive advantage
- Drives a culture of continuous improvement and operational excellence, leveraging Lean, Six Sigma, and Agile methodologies where applicable
- Provides effective leadership and guidance to the Supply Chain function, leading initiatives to address the team's performance; activity planning; recruitment, retention and succession planning; employee engagement and satisfaction; etc.
- Monitors department activities for productivity and expense controls; proposes and manages Supply Chain budget, creating business cases as necessary for the procurement of additional tools and resources
- Proactively leads continuous improvement efforts to improve profitability, competitiveness, reliability, quality, safety, etc. in areas of responsibility
- Adheres to and promotes applicable Policies, Procedures, Safety Rules & Regulations and Security Guidelines
- Other duties and responsibilities as required for the successful operation of business
Required Qualifications & Skills
- 15+ years in Purchasing, Sourcing, Operations or other Supply Chain experience with ERP/MRP systems
- Bachelor's Degree in relevant area required; MBA or MS of Supply Chain preferred
- Demonstrated ability to plan, organize, staff, control and direct projects using tools and techniques associated with risk, and schedule management
- 10+ years' demonstrated leadership experience building and guiding effective teams
- Ability to work collaboratively with others to direct and support goal-oriented activities in a matrix organization
- Proficiency in managing, tracking, and reporting technical and cost performance metrics
- Strong computer skills, including advanced proficiency in Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook
- Proficiency with data analytics; PowerBI, preferred
- Basic understanding of Lean Manufacturing principles
- Experience working in AS/ISO9100, ITAR environments preferred
- Fluent mastery of English language
Additional Information
- Supply Chain
- Plattsburgh, NY, USA
- 150,000-170,000 per year Biweekly pay
- Salary
- Full Time
- Full benefits package, including medical/dental/vision, retirement benefits, bonus incentives, competitive PTO, education reimbursement, etc.
