Director of Supply Chain
IDj-41260
Job TypeDirect Hire
Remote TypeHybrid
Compensation$1 - $2 / yr
Supply Chain Director---Hybrid
Are you a strategic and results-driven Supply Chain Director who has experience transforming a supply chain team based on AI-powered procurement technologies? If so, this opportunity may be of interest to you. You will lead a team of 30–40 professionals across four Midwest locations. You will shape and execute a forward-looking supply chain strategy, leveraging automaton and predictive supply chain analytics experience to strengthen sourcing, procurement, forecasting, and inventory performance while delivering measurable cost savings and operational excellence.
Key ResponsibilitiesStrategic Leadership & Innovation
- Define and execute an enterprise supply chain strategy centered on AI, automation, and predictive analytics
- Advance innovative sourcing approaches and sustainable procurement practices
- Lead enterprise MRO procurement, supplier negotiations, and performance optimization
Digital Enablement & Analytics
- Evaluate and implement ROI-driven technologies, including RPA, machine learning, and predictive analytics
- Translate supply chain data into actionable business insight
- Guide organizational capability building as AI-enabled tools are deployed
Operational Excellence
- Provide leadership across materials planning, purchasing, sourcing, and inventory management
- Direct ERP integration and ensure enterprise-wide process optimization
- Monitor performance through real-time dashboards, metrics, and KPIs
Organizational Leadership
- Build and develop a high-performing, analytically driven supply chain organization
- Foster a culture of continuous improvement, accountability, and cross-functional partnership
- Collaborate closely with operations, finance, sales, logistics, IT, and solution development leaders
Qualifications
- Hybrid—-Must reside within a reasonable commute of one of the following locations: Detroit, Indianapolis, Chicago, or Northern IN
- Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or related field; MBA preferred
- 15+ years of progressive supply chain leadership experience
- Demonstrated success in process optimization and AI-enabled procurement transformation using predictive analytics
- Experience with robotic process automation (RPA) and/or machine learning algorithms(MLA) strongly preferred
- Deep expertise in procurement, sourcing, inventory management, and supplier strategy
- Experience in directed-buy and/or category management environment a plus
Total Rewards
- Immediate health benefits
- Free on-site clinics and prescriptions
- 401(k) match
- Tuition reimbursement
- Generous PTO and holidays
- Parental leave
- Supplier discounts