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Position Summary

The Supply Manager is responsible for converting the agreed demand plan into a feasible, cost-effective, and executable supply, inventory, and logistics plan. This role owns supply planning, inventory positioning, and logistics execution, with primary accountability for 3rd-party logistics (3PL) strategy, performance management, and continuous improvement. In the early stages of S&OP implementation, the role ensures constraint visibility, disciplined execution, and reliable customer service.

Position Responsibilities

Supply Planning & Inventory Management

• Develop and maintain supply plans aligned to the approved demand forecast and S&OP targets
• Translate demand into production, procurement, and replenishment requirements
• Balance service, inventory, and capacity while managing constraints and trade-offs
• Own inventory strategies, including safety stock, lot sizing, and deployment across the network
• Lead and develop the Inventory Associate; set priorities and performance expectations

Logistics & Distribution Planning

• Develop distribution and transportation plans that support supply and inventory strategies
• Ensure inventory positioning and logistics lead times align with service commitments
• Identify logistics constraints and develop mitigation scenarios
• Monitor execution against plan and recommend corrective actions

3rd-Party Logistics (3PL) Strategy & Management

• Own 3PL strategy, including network design inputs, partner selection, and contract scope
• Lead 3PL onboarding, governance, and performance management
• Establish and manage SLAs, KPIs, and scorecards across warehousing and transportation providers
• Conduct regular business reviews to drive service, cost, and productivity improvements
• Manage escalations, root cause analysis, and corrective actions

S&OP & Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Provide supply, inventory, and logistics inputs to Supply Review and Executive S&OP
• Present constraints, scenarios, risks, and trade-offs for leadership decision-making
• Ensure supply and logistics assumptions are accurate and consistently applied
• Translate Executive S&OP decisions into executable supply and logistics plans

Systems, Data & Continuous Improvement

• Maintain planning and logistics master data (lead times, capacities, inventory parameters)
• Support implementation and stabilization of planning and logistics systems
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives across supply planning, inventory, and logistics
• Support network changes, new product launches, and customer onboarding
• cycles.
• All other duties as assigned.

Key Metrics

• Customer service level / OTIF
• Inventory targets
• Supply plan adherence and schedule stability
• Logistics cost to serve (freight, warehousing)
• 3PL SLA performance and contract compliance

Position Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Statistics, Analytics, or related field. Preferred
• 7–12 years of experience in demand planning, forecasting, or supply chain analytics.
• Demonstrated experience managing 3PL partners and logistics contracts
• Strong understanding of manufacturing, procurement, and distribution processes
• Experience operating within or implementing an S&OP / IBP process
• Strong leadership, analytical, and vendor-management skills
• Ability to balance strategic thinking with hands-on execution in a developing environment
• Fluency in English required. Fluency in Spanish and/or Chinese a plus.

Director, Supply Chain Planning & Logistics

Direct hire with excellent benefits

Location: Roanoke, TX area

Travel: Up to 25%

Summary

Our client, a leading manufacturer of specialized industrial equipment, is seeking a Director of Supply Chain Planning & Logistics to lead the planning and logistics engine for its North America operations. This leader will ensure customer demand is translated into executable production and supply plans while improving service levels, inventory performance, and logistics reliability.

This is a strategic supply chain leadership role responsible for strengthening the company’s Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) process and improving alignment between sales demand, production capacity, supplier performance, and logistics execution.

The ideal candidate is a strategic supply chain thinker with strong planning expertise who has successfully led S&OP, production planning, and materials planning functions in complex manufacturing environments.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Lead the Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) process aligning Sales, Operations, Finance, and Supply Chain to a unified production and supply plan.
• Translate demand forecasts and backlog into executable production schedules.
• Own Master Production Scheduling (MPS) for a make-to-order manufacturing environment.
• Balance demand, supplier capacity, labor constraints, and production schedules to ensure reliable delivery.
• Develop scenario modeling to support executive decision-making related to demand, supply, and capacity.
• Oversee Material Requirements Planning (MRP) execution and planning system governance.
• Coordinate supplier capacity and long-lead materials with production planning.
• Improve supplier on-time delivery and inbound supply reliability.
• Lead inbound and outbound logistics strategy supporting manufacturing operations.
• Optimize transportation performance and reduce premium freight and expedite costs.
• Develop inventory strategies aligned with production requirements and long-lead components.
• Improve inventory turns and working capital performance while protecting service levels.
• Partner with Finance to support forecasting and cash-flow planning related to supply chain activities.
• Ensure planning system data accuracy including BOMs, lead times, and planning parameters.
• Develop KPIs and reporting processes to improve planning discipline and operational visibility.
• Lead and develop a team responsible for planning, materials management, and logistics functions.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive supply chain leadership experience in manufacturing environments.
• Proven success leading Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) or Integrated Business Planning (IBP) processes.
• Strong background in production planning, materials planning, and supply chain execution.
• Experience aligning demand, supply, and production capacity in complex manufacturing environments.
• Experience working cross-functionally with Sales, Finance, Operations, and Engineering leadership teams.
• Strong ERP and planning systems experience including MRP-based environments.
• Demonstrated ability to improve service levels, inventory performance, and supply chain reliability.
• Experience leading teams and driving organizational change.
• Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree or MBA preferred.

Hybrid - 4 days in office

About Our Client

Our client is a global, operations-driven organization operating in a complex manufacturing and supply network environment. They are investing in strengthening supply planning, inventory strategy, and SIOP capabilities to better balance service, cost, and risk across regions. This role sits at the center of those efforts and will have meaningful visibility and influence across the business.

The Opportunity

This is a highly impactful supply planning leadership role for someone who enjoys both running the planning engine and fixing what’s not working. The Supply Chain Manager will own finished goods (FG) and FF&P supply planning, ensuring demand signals, constraints, and inventory policies translate into executable, accurate plans. This person will partner closely with regional and global stakeholders, drive continuous improvement, and play a key role in scenario planning and decision support.

• Key ResponsibilitiesLead FG and FF&P supply planning, ensuring alignment with demand priorities, business rules, and operational constraints
• Own dependent requirements planning from FG to FF&P, generating netted AI demand signals and completing constrained supply plans
• Execute MRP with defined freeze periods to generate accurate planned orders; own demand netting within the supply region
• Manage MRP exception handling, validating and resolving issues sequentially and ensuring completeness and accuracy of MRP outputs
• Own FG and bulk inventory planning in partnership with Inventory Management, including lead times, safety stock, and inventory targets
• Implement and refine safety stock policies to balance service levels and working capital
• Prepare supply plans by reviewing planning data, netting policies, BoMs, capacity alignment, and data accuracy (including data cleaning and validation)
• Support the SIOP process by preparing inputs for regional supply reviews and incorporating allocation decisions and global constraints
• Perform scenario modeling to evaluate trade-offs, assess risks, and support data-driven decision-making
• Coordinate execution feasibility across key stakeholders, including Tollers, Material Planners, AI Planners, and Schedulers
• Validate intercompany transfer orders generated by MRP and ensure alignment with supply priorities and stock availability
• Proactively communicate supply risks and escalate critical shortages when resolution paths are not available
• Continuously improve planning processes, tools, and standards by challenging inefficiencies and implementing best practices

• What We’re Looking For5–10 years of experience in supply planning within a complex manufacturing or distribution environment
• CPIM certification strongly preferred
• Deep expertise in MRP and dependent requirements planning, including demand netting and exception management
• Strong experience working within ERP and advanced planning systems, with the ability to interpret outputs and optimize planning parameters
• Proven ability to manage cross-functional stakeholders and operate effectively in matrixed organizations
• Analytical, data-driven mindset with experience in scenario modeling, root-cause analysis, and continuous improvement
• Sound judgment and decision-making skills, balancing short-term constraints with long-term strategy and risk mitigation
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to present supply scenarios, trade-offs, and recommendations to senior leaders
• Detail-oriented planner who also maintains a strong big-picture perspective

Why This Role

This is an excellent opportunity for a supply planning professional who wants to move beyond pure execution and play a strategic role in improving how supply decisions are made. The right person will have the chance to influence systems, processes, and outcomes — not just maintain the status quo.

Job Title: Head Of Customer Supply Chain & Logistics Americas

Location: New York

Company: VidaCorp

Department: Supply Chain

Reports To: EVP - Americas

MCoBeauty Expands Across the US, with a New Office in the Heart of NYC!

MCoBeauty, one of Australia’s largest beauty brands, has officially launched in the United States and is rapidly scaling across major mass retail channels. With our US headquarters in Rockefeller Center, NYC, we are accelerating distribution nationwide — bringing high-quality, affordable beauty to leading retailers.

As we continue to expand across the US mass market landscape, we are seeking a commercially minded supply chain leader to drive customer excellence, distribution efficiency, and operational performance.

Position Overview

We are seeking a strategic and execution-focused Head of Customer Supply Chain & Logistics – Americas with deep expertise in mass market retail distribution and a strong understanding of beauty and FMCG supply chain dynamics.

This role will lead the end-to-end US customer supply chain, with a sharp focus on:

• Driving distribution efficiency through a high-performing 3PL partnership
• Championing best-in-class inventory management
• Delivering In Full, On Time (DIFOT/OTIF) performance
• Optimising the stock-to-cash cycle
• Enabling scalable growth across national retail accounts

You will lead a team of customer supply chain managers and coordinators and serve as the critical link between retail partners, commercial teams, and operational execution.

Key Responsibilities

Mass Market Customer Supply Chain Leadership

• Own the end-to-end customer supply chain strategy across major US mass retail accounts.
• Ensure operational readiness to support rapid SKU expansion, promotional cycles, and new distribution points.
• Drive flawless execution across replenishment, allocation, and compliance requirements specific to mass retail.

3PL & Distribution Excellence

• Lead and optimise performance of our US 3PL partner(s), driving:
• Distribution centre efficiency
• Order accuracy
• Service level performance (OTIF/IFOT)
• Cost-to-serve improvements
• Establish KPIs and governance cadence with 3PL to continuously improve throughput, accuracy, and responsiveness.
• Identify opportunities to improve network efficiency and reduce freight and handling costs.

Inventory Management & Working Capital Optimisation

• Champion inventory health across the US network, balancing availability with cash efficiency.
• Improve forecasting alignment with commercial teams to reduce excess, obsolescence, and stock-outs.
• Drive improvements in the stock-to-cash cycle, including:
• Faster sell-in execution
• Inventory turn improvements
• Reduction in aged stock
• Optimised safety stock settings

Operational Performance & Service

• Deliver best-in-class In Full, On Time performance across all retail customers.
• Partner closely with Sales, Trade Marketing, and Finance to support launches, promotions, and seasonal peaks.
• Build proactive replenishment and allocation strategies to support retail growth targets.

Data & Continuous Improvement

• Leverage data analytics to monitor KPIs including:
• Fill rate
• Inventory turns
• Forecast accuracy
• Cost per unit shipped
• Days Inventory Outstanding (DIO)
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives to streamline processes, enhance service levels, and reduce costs using Lean methodologies.

Risk & Scalability

• Identify supply chain risks across imports, distribution, and retail compliance.
• Build scalable systems and processes to support accelerated North America growth.
• Ensure agility to respond to retail demand fluctuations, new store rollouts, and market expansion.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in relevant field
• 7+ years of experience in supply chain management within the CPG (Mass) industry. Beauty (Cosmetics, Skincare) Industry preferred.
• Proven track record of managing customer facing supply chain, confidence in front of US leading Mass Retailers.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret data and make informed decisions.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, capable of building relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Proficient in supply chain software and tools, as well as Microsoft Office Suite.

What We Offer:

We offer more than just a job – we offer a dynamic and supportive work environment where you can make a real impact. As part of our team, you'll have the opportunity to work alongside industry leaders, drive meaningful change, and grow both personally and professionally.

• Health insurance - medical, vision, dental
• 401(k) - 4% match
• 20 days PTO
• A values-driven business fostering a supportive and friendly team culture
• The ability to work autonomously, empowering you to drive your own success
• Convenient head office location - Rockefeller Center
• Opportunities to grow your career globally across all divisions within DBG Health

About DBG Health & VidaCorp

DBG Health, Australia's largest independent health, wellness, and beauty company, is headquartered in Melbourne and supported by a team of over 1,000 dedicated professionals. We are committed to delivering affordable and innovative solutions that enhance customer well-being.

As a prominent player in pharmaceuticals, consumer goods, beauty, health, and wellness, DBG Health is now poised for significant global expansion. Our efforts to enter new markets underscore our dedication to broadening our reach and impact. This strategic growth reinforces our position as a global leader in our industry and highlights our commitment to providing innovative and accessible solutions worldwide.

DBG Health is committed to fostering a workplace culture that is safe, diverse, inclusive, and accessible for everyone. As a global employer, we aspire to build a workplace to reflect the diverse communities we serve around the world. We are dedicated to providing equal opportunities and we welcome applicants of all backgrounds, identities and experiences. We strive to build a collaborative and inclusive environments, where employees feel supported, respected and empowered to succeed.

Should you require reasonable adjustments through the recruitment process, please let us know in your application. We will collaborate closely with you to meet your needs and provide appropriate support.

Description:

• Managing inventory and supply chain operations including data analysis, logistics, and inventory management
• Document, model, and validate supply chain processes
• Recommend process improvements based upon findings from data analysis
• Develop and implement strategies to streamline procurement, production, and distribution workflows.
• Develop and maintain supply chain metrics and dashboards to track performance and identify areas for improvement.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment and integration of supply chain strategies with overall business objectives.
• Implement and monitor supply chain initiatives to enhance efficiency, reduce lead times, and improve customer satisfaction.
• Prepare detailed reports and presentations for management, providing insights and recommendations based on supply chain data analysis.
• Identify and resolve supply chain issues by troubleshooting problems, recommending corrective actions, and implementing solutions.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration, Information Systems, Operations Management, or a related discipline.
• Relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a degree, consistent with contract requirements.
• Minimum of 5 years of progressively responsible experience supporting inventory management, supply chain operations, or logistics integration within DoD or U.S. Army environments.
• At least 2 years of hands‑on experience analyzing and interpreting data from complex Army enterprise systems such as GCSS‑Army, LMP, GFEBS, and AESIP.
• Secret Clearance required

Core Capabilities

• Advanced expertise in analyzing and interpreting data from complex U.S. Army logistics and financial systems to identify performance trends, operational risks, and opportunities for improvement across the supply chain.
• Proven ability to model, document, and validate end‑to‑end supply chain and inventory management processes, ensuring alignment between operational workflows and underlying IT systems, data structures, and system integrations.
• Demonstrated success translating data‑driven insights into actionable recommendations that improve supply chain performance, optimize inventory levels, and reduce operational and sustainment costs while maintaining compliance with Army and DoD policies.

Desired / Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting Army modernization, sustainment, or audit readiness initiatives.
• Familiarity with Army logistics business rules, materiel readiness reporting, and financial reconciliation.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with experience briefing findings and recommendations to senior government stakeholders.
• Experience working as an integrator between functional logistics teams and IT/system development teams.

PRECISION IMPACTS is a leader in high-volume manufacturing of impact extrusions and value-added metal products for over 70 years. The company’s commitment to precision, quality, and innovation makes them a trusted partner across a range of industries, delivering products that meet the absolute highest standards. With a team of over 90 employees, the company has a combined 250+ years of direct technical experience in the fabrication and finishing of precision aluminum products. Precision Impacts makes many products, including those for the U.S. Department of Transportation and the U.S. Department of Defense. Operating from three state-of-the-art facilities spanning 11 acres and over 120,000 square feet of manufacturing space in Miamisburg, Ohio, Precision Impacts supports global distribution and delivers unmatched reliability and precision.

We are seeking a Director of Supply Chain to own and lead all aspects of our supply chain function, with end-to-end responsibility for purchasing and logistics. This role is accountable for ensuring the right products are sourced, moved, and delivered efficiently, cost-effectively, and reliably to support business growth.

This is a hands-on leadership role for someone who thrives on ownership, cross-functional collaboration, and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

Supply Chain Ownership

• Own the end-to-end supply chain strategy, execution, and performance
• Design and continuously improve supply chain processes to support scale, margin, and service levels
• Establish and track KPIs across purchasing, logistics, inventory, and supplier performance

Purchasing & Vendor Management

• Lead all purchasing activities, including supplier selection, negotiation, contracting, and performance management
• Build strong supplier relationships while driving cost savings, quality, and reliability
• Develop sourcing strategies to mitigate risk and improve resilience

Logistics & Distribution

• Own inbound and outbound logistics, including freight, warehousing, and distribution partners
• Optimize transportation modes, routes, and carriers to balance cost, speed, and service
• Ensure on-time delivery performance and proactive issue resolution

Inventory & Planning

• Oversee inventory planning, demand forecasting, and replenishment strategies
• Balance inventory availability with working capital and carrying cost targets
• Partner with Sales, Operations, and Finance to align supply with demand

Leadership & Collaboration

• Build, lead, and develop a high-performing supply chain team
• Partner cross-functionally with Operations, Finance, Sales, and Product teams
• Serve as the primary supply chain voice in leadership discussions

Qualifications

• 8+ years of progressive experience in supply chain, logistics, and/or purchasing
• Proven experience owning both logistics and procurement functions
• Strong negotiation skills with demonstrated cost savings and supplier optimization
• Experience scaling supply chain operations in a growing organization
• Deep understanding of inventory management, freight, and vendor management
• Data-driven decision maker with strong analytical skills
• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Operations, Business, or related field (MBA a plus)

What Success Looks Like

• Improved on-time delivery and service levels
• Reduced supply chain costs and improved margins
• Reliable supplier performance with reduced risk exposure
• Clear visibility into inventory, logistics, and purchasing metrics
• A supply chain organization that scales smoothly with business growth

Why Join Us

• Opportunity to build and shape strategy, not just execute it
• Direct impact on company performance and customer experience
• Collaborative leadership team with a bias for action
• Competitive rates and bonus structures

JOB SUMMARY ***MUST HAVE MANUFACTURING EXPERIENCE***

The Director of Supply Chain is responsible for the strategic leadership, design, and execution of the end‑to‑end supply chain function, ensuring reliable delivery, optimal cost, controlled inventory, and strong supplier performance in support of business and customer requirements. This role is hands on, providing full-scale direction at our U.S. facilities across planning, procurement, inventory, logistics, warehousing, and supplier management, translating business strategy into scalable supply‑chain capabilities.

Our Strategy and Purpose

• We provide technology and supply chain solutions for the design and manufacture of precise fluid handling components for diagnostic and analytical instruments.
• We improve patient outcomes by helping solve the world’s toughest diagnostic and analytical challenges.
• We will be the recognized leader in helping engineers, scientists, and doctors to solve the world’s toughest diagnostic and analytical challenges.
• We always act with intention and drive to achieve our purpose.
• Teamwork, collaboration, and diverse opinions make us stronger.
• We are unafraid to make timely decisions, and we empower our people to make decisions, execute them and move forward.
• We value people and take the initiative and hold themselves accountable.
• Challenging the status quo helps us grow. Look for and call out improvements.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Strategic Leadership

• Develop and execute the supply‑chain strategy aligned to business growth, operational excellence, and customer commitments.
• Proven ability to lead multi‑disciplinary teams and influence at senior leadership level.
• Provide extensive leadership experience in the end‑to‑end supply‑chain management within a manufacturing or regulated environment.
• Translate corporate objectives into measurable supply‑chain goals, KPIs, and execution plans.
• Lead long‑range planning for capacity, sourcing, inventory, and logistics to support current and future demand.
• Cross-function collaboration with S&OP, planning (demand & production), quality, and finance teams.
• Establish policies for inventory optimization, safety stock, and working‑capital management.
• Ensure alignment between forecasts, production schedules, and supplier commitments.
• Drive improvements in MRP effectiveness, data accuracy, and planning discipline.
• Implement & maintain Kanban material management for our key customers ensuring production readiness.

Procurement & Supplier Management

• Lead sourcing and procurement strategies across direct and indirect materials.
• Develop and manage strategic supplier relationships, including performance reviews, risk assessments, and escalation management.
• Drive cost‑reduction initiatives while maintaining quality, delivery, and compliance.
• Issue and manage purchase orders in line with our MRP system, tracking their delivery performance and resolving supply issues.
• Support business continuity through dual‑sourcing, supplier development, and risk‑mitigation planning.
• Where needed, working with global import and exports to ensure we receive our materials In-Time and In-Full.
• Lead sourcing and negotiation efforts for all materials, including critical or high‑value materials, components, and services.
• Supporting business continuity by evaluating alternative suppliers, assessing supply risk, and contributing to mitigation plans when disruptions occur.

Logistics & Warehousing

• Strong background in planning systems (MRP/ERP), supplier management, inventory control, and logistics.
• Provide oversight of warehouse operations, logistics, shipping, receiving, and distribution activities.
• Ensure efficient material handling, storage optimization, and on‑time customer shipments.
• Champion safe working practices and compliance with regulatory and company standards.
• Support site layout, material‑flow design, and logistics network optimization.
• Understanding of global import and export requirements, possessing the ability to communicate with the relevant authorities to ensure delivery.

Performance Management & Continuous Improvement

• Establish and review supply‑chain KPIs covering delivery, inventory, cost, quality, and service.
• Demonstrated success in driving cost, service, and working‑capital improvements.
• Lead continuous‑improvement initiatives using lean, Six Sigma, or structured problem‑solving methodologies.
• Drive standardization of processes, metrics, and governance across sites or regions.
• Promote a culture of accountability, data‑driven decision‑making, and operational excellence.
• Lead or support initiatives to improve procurements processes, while strengthening compliance, support cost-reduction and efficiency initiatives.

People Leadership

• Lead, coach, and develop supply‑chain leaders and teams across planning, procurement, and logistics.
• Build organizational capability through succession planning, skills development, and talent engagement.
• Foster strong cross‑functional collaboration and clear communication at all levels of the organization.
• Work as directed by Manager.

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS, QUALIFICATIONS, and TRAININGS

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, engineering, operations, business, or related field. Master’s degree a plus.
• Excellent ability to communicate in English both verbally and in writing.
• Extensive experience in all aspects of key account management.
• Well-developed literacy, numeracy, and computer skills with a technical aptitude.
• Must have a strong background for sourcing new suppliers.
• Strong understanding of customer and market dynamics and requirements.
• This position requires up to 10% of travel.

COMPUTER AND SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS

• Experience with Epicor a plus.
• Microsoft: Office 365; SharePoint; Teams; Visio; and OneNote preferred.
• Working knowledge of UKG-UltiPro and Workday a plus.
• Ability to operate media equipment such as tablets, smartphones, and other electronic equipment.
• Ability to work with general office equipment.
• Ability to work with and understand databases a must and the ability to learn technical skills.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS & WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Shall have essential physical skills; be able to run, squat, stoop/bend, kneel, climb stairs, be able to lift at least 50 pounds (or ¼ own body weight).
• Shall have adequate vision, reading, writing, and documentation skills, and hearing to perform the essential functions of the job.
• Must have enough endurance to perform tasks over long periods of time.
• Will be engaged in speaking, sitting, walking, driving, listening, and in communicating both orally and in writing while performing his or her duties.
• Must be able to listen and respond to questions and instructions.

The qualifications, physical demands, and work environment described herein are representative of those an employee will encounter and must meet to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities.

Arcmed is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.

This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an "at will" relationship.

The above noted job description is not intended to describe, in detail, the variety of tasks that may be assigned but rather to give the incumbent a general sense of the responsibilities and expectations of his/her position. As the nature of business demands change, so, too, may the essential functions of this position.

#ARCMED

Eleven Recruiting is searching for a Regional Supply Chain & Procurement Director for one of our largest Space and Defense companies specializing in large-scale metallic structures, composite systems, precision machining, and mission-critical hardware supporting launch vehicles, hypersonics, and advanced defense platforms.

This leader will unify strategic sourcing and procurement operations across multiple regional manufacturing sites, leveraging collective purchasing power to drive material cost reductions, improve supplier performance, and implement scalable processes that support multi-program growth.

Reporting to the Vice President of Corporate Operations, this leader will architect regional sourcing strategies for direct production materials—including exotic alloys, composite systems, machined components, and outside processing services—while establishing robust supply chain governance, risk management structures, and continuous improvement frameworks.

They will embed supply chain strategy across the entire product lifecycle—from prototype through production ramp and sustainment—ensuring scalability, manufacturability, and cost competitiveness across the regional network.

Responsibilities:

Strategic Procurement Leadership

• Develop and implement unified sourcing strategies for key spend categories including:
• Raw Materials & Exotic Alloys (Titanium, Nickel Super-Alloys, Aluminum, High-Temperature Steels)
• Composite Systems (Carbon-Carbon, Ablatives, Resin Systems, Prepregs)
• Machined & Fabricated Components (Large-Part Machining, Spin Forming, Precision Metal Forming)
• Outside Processing Services (Heat Treat, NDT, Surface Finishing, Welding/Bonding)
• Indirect/Plant-Wide Supplies (MRO, Tooling, Energy, Logistics)
• Lead supplier consolidation efforts to leverage regional scale and deliver year-over-year cost savings.
• Negotiate long-term agreements (LTAs) and framework contracts to stabilize pricing, secure supplier capacity, and improve cash flow.
• Own commercial and contractual execution, including vendor terms and conditions, liability, IP protection, and strategic sourcing frameworks to ensure both agility and compliance.
• Coordinate with Commercial and Program teams to ensure supplier contracts—particularly for raw materials and key commodities—align with customer program timelines and contractual terms.
• Partner with Finance, Program Management, and Engineering to align sourcing strategies with customer contracts, revenue goals, and program timelines.

Operational Integration & Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Align and standardize procurement practices across regional sites to ensure process consistency, visibility, and data integrity.
• Partner with site procurement teams and location leadership to ensure alignment of supply chain goals with site-level objectives for supply continuity, cash flow, production volumes, and plant projects.
• Support long-lead procurement planning, make/buy analysis, and MRP integration to synchronize with production schedules and program milestones.
• Collaborate with Engineering and Program Management to embed Design-for-Supply-Chain (DfSC) and design-to-cost principles into new program launches.
• Drive early supplier engagement in the design phase to optimize manufacturability, lead times, and lifecycle cost outcomes.

Supplier Development & Risk Management

• Lead Supplier Performance Management (SPM) and Supplier Quality Assurance (SQA) programs focused on on-time delivery, quality, and total cost.
• Establish a risk-based supplier segmentation model to monitor critical suppliers, mitigate single-source dependencies, and ensure ITAR/EAR/CMMC compliance.
• Conduct supplier audits, qualifications, and scorecard reviews to maintain compliance with DCMA, DoD, and NASA standards.
• Partner with suppliers on value engineering, capacity expansion, and new material qualification initiatives supporting new product introductions (NPI).
• Develop and maintain dual-sourcing and continuity planning strategies to safeguard critical production materials.

Performance Management & Digital Transformation

• Establish and track key procurement KPIs including On-Time-In-Full (OTIF), Purchase Price Variance (PPV), inventory turnover, and supplier lead time performance.
• Implement supplier operational KPIs tied to on-time delivery, quality, and inventory performance, with routine reviews to ensure accountability and continuous improvement.
• Drive ERP and MRP process discipline across regional sites to ensure accurate BOM structures, material planning, cost roll-up integrity, and data governance.
• Champion digital tools and analytics dashboards to deliver real-time visibility into supplier performance, material spend, and inventory health.
• Drive inventory optimization through regional initiatives such as Vendor Managed Inventory (VMI), consignment programs, and supply consolidation with strategic partners to reduce working capital and lead times.
• Build and lead a high-accountability organization structured around core supply chain domains—planning, sourcing, materials, and supplier development—with clear ownership, measurable KPIs, and alignment to corporate objectives.
• Champion Lean and Six Sigma practices to streamline processes, reduce waste, and improve responsiveness across all sites.

Executive Partnership & Strategic Influence

• Serve as a strategic partner to the executive leadership team, providing real-time supply chain intelligence, material cost projections, and risk assessments to support operational planning, business cases, and customer proposals.
• Collaborate with Finance and Commercial leadership on the annual business plan to forecast material spend, inflation impact, and cost-savings opportunities in support of revenue and profit commitments.
• Communicate progress, risks, and cost-reduction results through executive dashboards and structured reporting.
• Represent Supply Chain in corporate strategy sessions, ensuring alignment between program requirements and long-term procurement initiatives.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering, or related field; MBA preferred.
• 10+ years of experience in procurement or supply chain leadership within aerospace, defense, or precision manufacturing, including at least 5 years overseeing multi-site or regional operations.
• Proven expertise in sourcing metallic and composite raw materials, complex machined components, and outside processing services.
• Strong understanding of aerospace manufacturing processes, technical drawings, and material specifications.
• Demonstrated success in supplier negotiations, contract execution, and cost-reduction initiatives.
• Familiarity with AS9100, ITAR/EAR, CMMC, and defense compliance frameworks.
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems and advanced procurement analytics tools.
• APICS or Lean Six Sigma certification preferred.
• Exceptional leadership, communication, and influencing skills, with ability to work cross-functionally across multiple sites and programs.

Salary: $200,000 - $220,000

Job Description

8901 - Corp Office West Crk - 12800 Tuckahoe Creek Parkway, Richmond, Virginia, 23238

CarMax, the way your career should be!

About The Team

The Supply Chain Strategy team is a world-class community of analysts who work in a collaborative environment that leverages a variety of strategic and technical skillsets to help drive CarMax's supply chain operations. CarMax's supply chain business is undergoing an exciting transformation focused on optimizing how we acquire, recondition, and move vehicles which is helping us extend our market leadership while positioning us for future growth. The Supply Chain Strategy team is at the center of this transformation, serving as thought leaders who provide strategic direction and data-driven insights that guide decision-making across our supply chain operations

Our team tackles this work while ensuring we are a great representation of CarMax’s 4 core values:

Do the Right Thing: We prioritize maintaining the culture of integrity which has set CarMax apart in the used car industry, and promote a respectful and inclusive environment at work

Put People First: We’re focused on nurturing associate development and on maintaining a healthy work culture, while also making sure our customers are offered a great experience

Win Together: Teamwork is essential to what we do; we regularly learn from each other and draw on each other’s expertise and perspectives

Go for Greatness: We continually improve our abilities and the products that we support, to reinforce CarMax’s position as the industry leader

About The Role

CarMax sources hundreds of thousands of vehicles each year through consumer purchases, auctions, and other channels. Each vehicle goes through a complex journey from acquisition through reconditioning and logistics before it's ready to be sold to customers. The Supply Chain Strategy team leverages data, analytics, and strategy to optimize this journey, ensuring we purchase an optimal mix of cars, recondition those cars efficiently, and move them through our network to support growth of our retail sales.

There are several sub-teams on Supply Chain Strategy who focus on different parts of the vehicle lifecycle. As a Manager in Supply Chain Strategy, you will work with business partners in our Product, Technology, and Operations to help drive the supply chain business forward on a team focused on one of these areas:

• Consumer Supply Strategy – Works to optimize how we acquire vehicles directly from consumers through our digital and omnichannel processes
• B2B Strategy – Works to enhance the way we exchange with other businesses through selling at our auction or buying directly from third parties
• Merchandising Strategy – Works to ensure we can evaluate and buy vehicles through all channels through efficient and effective operations
• Logistics Strategy – Works to optimize vehicle movement throughout our network and balance the tradeoff of cost and speed
• Service Operations Strategy – Works to enhance reconditioning operations, ensuring vehicles are prepared efficiently and to quality standards that support customer satisfaction

What You Will Do – Essential Responsibilities

Some of our roles lean towards partnering more closely with the Product organization and serving as product analyst. In those roles, a successful manager of strategy would:

• Be a strategic thought partner for our product organization by closely partnering with a product manager to help define the strategic direction of one area of our supply chain
• Demonstrate analytic excellence through ensuring we appropriately set up and read product tests, providing a data-backed perspective to opportunity solution tree exercises, and own the creation and maintenance of reports and dashboards to monitor KPIs
• Present recommendations to product executives to collect buy in

Other roles lean towards partnering more closely with our Field Operations organization and serving as an operational analyst. In those roles, a successful manager would:

• Drive execution through the identification of KPIs, target setting, and the creation of management systems and accompanying reporting suites to drive accountability
• Support the implementation of change initiatives by consulting on key strategic problems and analytical work tracks
• Present insights and recommendations to key business partners to achieve consensus for change

Qualifications and Requirements

Ability to consistently deliver at a high level on the responsibilities listed above. Requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge and skills required:

• A track record of excellent problem solving, strategic thinking, and quantitative/qualitative analysis
• Experience conducting large scale data analysis to support conclusions, and a willingness to gain proficiency in data analysis tools such as SQL, PowerBI, or Tableau
• Ability to apply business and technical knowledge to solve complex problems, produce results, and make recommendations
• Ability to communicate complex topics to people with varying backgrounds and levels of technical familiarity
• Willingness and enthusiasm to collaborate with a team of passionate analysts and business partners who are regularly shaping strategy at a big-picture and a detailed level
• Four or more years of experience in an analytical or strategic role
• Four-year undergraduate degree with strong academic performance

Work Location and Arrangement: This role will be based out of the CarMax Technology Innovation Center (Richmond, VA) and associates will work onsite 5 days per week.

Work Authorization: Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. Sponsorship will not be considered for this specific role

About CarMax

CarMax disrupted the auto industry by delivering the honest, transparent and high-integrity experience customers want and deserve. This innovative thinking around the way cars are bought and sold has helped us become the nation’s largest retailer of used cars, with over 200 locations nationwide.

Our amazing team of more than 25,000 associates work together to deliver iconic customer experiences. Along the way, we help every associate grow their career and achieve their best, at work and in their community. We are recognized for our commitment to training and diversity and are one of the FORTUNE 100 Best Companies to Work For®.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

CarMax is committed to bringing together people from different backgrounds and perspectives, providing employees with a safe, welcoming, and inclusive work environment.

CarMax is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, and any other characteristics protected by law.

Upon an applicant's request, CarMax will consider reasonable accommodation to complete the CarMax Job Application.

Supply Chain Manager

Classification: Exempt

Salary Range: $85,000 to $90,000

Reports to: VP of Supply Chain Management

Date: March 2026

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced Supply Chain Manager who will be responsible for managing and planning the supply chain for both Retail and Airline requirements within the supply chain management team.

Essential Functions

• Owns the Supply Chain for specific materials and locations
• Manages the Supply Chain filling and availability
• Communicates with key stakeholders including unit materials teams
• Helps develop and executes supply chain strategies that support and meet company strategy, company performance objectives, and customer expectations
• Executes plans into operational activities that produce timely, measurable outcomes that will meet FFG’s mission and goals.
• Collaborates with each operating unit to actively fill individual needs
• Communicates effectively to keep appropriate units, suppliers and stakeholders informed.
• Maintains understanding of economic and supplier community conditions developing sound decisions for the company.
• Proactively pursues knowledge of and applies industry leading practices in areas of responsibility from inside and outside the industry
• Maintains and ensures delivery of core supply chain and support services metrics in terms of cost and service
• Minimizes company risk and maintains compliance in all areas
• Effectively collaborates with the supply base to ensure appropriate availability across all FFG customers.

Skills and Qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree in business or related field or an MBA.
• A minimum of 3 years of experience in supply chain management.
• The ability to influence stakeholders and work closely with them to determine acceptable solutions.
• Advanced technical skills and experience in SCM IT applications.
• Excellent documentation skills.
• Fundamental analytical and conceptual thinking skills.
• Experience creating detailed reports and giving presentations.
• Competency in Microsoft applications including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• A track record of following through on commitments.
• Excellent planning, organizational, and time management skills.
• A history of leading and supporting successful projects.

Supervisory Responsibility

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Work Environment

This role operates in both a professional office environment and a professional food manufacturing environment. The position routinely uses standard office equipment while also working in a manufacturing setting.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to sit for long periods of time; and reach with hands and arms.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time exempt position in a 24/7/365 work environment.

Flexibility with weekdays, evenings and weekend required.

Travel

25%

Other Duties

This job description is not intended to cover a comprehensive list of activities, duties, or responsibilities. These may change at any time with or without notice.

Benefits

Flying Food Group, LLC offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Medical, prescription drug coverage, dental, vision, life insurance, disability insurance, accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity plans. Flexible spending accounts, Employee assistance program, Commuter benefit, 401(k) retirement plan, Tuition reimbursement and Pet insurance.