Senior Director Supply Chain

Senior Director of Supply Chain

• North Chicago, IL
• $170,000–$190,000 per year
• Full-Time | On-Site | Mon-Fri
• Industry: Manufacturing

We are recruiting a Senior Director of Supply Chain to lead end-to-end supply chain strategy for a manufacturing organization. This senior leadership role oversees strategic sourcing, procurement, planning, inventory, logistics, and supplier performance, with a strong focus on cost reduction, operational efficiency, and team development.

What You'll Do

• Develop and execute supply chain, procurement, and strategic sourcing strategies.
• Lead supplier selection, contract negotiations, supplier relationships, and performance management.
• Oversee purchasing, materials management, demand planning, production scheduling, inventory, warehousing, and logistics.
• Drive cost savings, working capital improvements, and supply chain efficiency.
• Manage supply chain risks and sourcing strategies for critical materials.
• Lead, develop, and mentor supply chain teams.
• Partner with Operations, Finance, Quality, and Engineering to improve business performance.
• Track KPIs covering supplier performance, forecasting accuracy, purchasing, and inventory.
• Support new product introductions and supplier qualification.
• Improve ERP/MRP systems, reporting, master data, and planning processes.

What We're Looking For

• 10+ years of progressive supply chain, procurement, and manufacturing leadership experience.
• Proven experience leading end-to-end supply chain operations in manufacturing.
• Strong track record in strategic sourcing, supplier negotiations, cost reduction, and risk management.
• Experience leading large teams and managing significant material spend.
• Knowledge of demand planning, S&OP, RCCP, inventory management, and logistics.
• Strong financial, analytical, forecasting, and project management skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and ERP/MRP systems.
• Ability to travel up to 25%.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Industrial Management, or a related field; equivalent experience considered.
• CPIM, CPM, CSCM, or other relevant supply chain certifications.
• Experience with Power BI, MRP implementation, and supply chain analytics.

Commutable from: North Chicago, Waukegan, Gurnee, Libertyville, Lake Forest, Mundelein, Vernon Hills, Highland Park, and surrounding northern Illinois and southeastern Wisconsin areas.

Relevant Job Titles: Senior Director of Supply Chain, Director of Supply Chain, Director of Supply Chain Management, Supply Chain Director, Director of Procurement, Head of Supply Chain, Director of Materials Management, Director of Operations and Supply Chain.

Candidates must be authorized to work in the USA. Visa sponsorship is not available.

Axion Recruitment is acting as a recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy.