JOB DESCRIPTION

Position: Director of Supply Chain Location: Alpharetta, GA Department: Operations SG&A Reporting To: Chief Operating Officer FLSA Status: Exempt Date: January 2025

 
  The Supply Chain Director is responsible for leading and optimizing the company's procurement, inventory management, and vendor relationship strategies. This role aims to drive cost savings, operational efficiencies, and seamless integration of new acquisitions. The director will ensure proper inventory levels across all branches and manage key vendor relationships to support the company's strategic objectives.

Key Responsibilities:

1.        Oversee procurement efforts to drive cost savings and efficiencies.
2.        Ensure proper inventory levels across all branches.
3.        Integrate new acquisitions to drive direct materials efficiencies.
4.        Manage key vendor relationships on behalf of the company.

Essential functions of the job are listed below.  Other responsibilities may also be assigned.  Please note that the essential functions may vary depending on department size, organizational structure and/or geographic location.
 

Description of Essential Job Functions	% of time spent on task
Oversee Procurement Efforts including: 1) Developing and Implementing procurement strategies to achieve cost savings, 2) negotiate contracts and terms with suppliers to ensure favorable conditions and reliable supply of critical components, 3) Monitor market rends and conditions to anticipate supply disruptions and opportunities	20%
Ensure Proper Inventory Levels including: 1) Develop inventory management systems to maintain optimal stock levels at all branch locations, 2) Conduct regular audits and analysis to optimize inventory levels and address discrepancies, 3) Coordinate with branch managers and Sales staff to forecast demand and adjust stocking levels accordingly	20%
Integrate Acquisitions into Supply Chain Department by: 1) Understanding new company procurement procedures and critical vendors, 2) Identify opportunities to drive direct material efficiencies and cost reductions for newly acquired entities, 3) Collaborate cross functionally to ensure seamless transition and alignment with new acquisitions	20%
Manage Key Vendor Relationships by: 1) Building and maintaining relationships with critical vendor account managers to drive high quality performance, 2) Conduct regular vendor business reviews to ensure proper service levels, 3) Address and resolve any issues or disputes with vendors in a timely and effective manner	20%
Manage Strategic Planning & Reporting by: 1) Identifying and setting long term supply chain strategies that align with our objectives, 2) Prepare and present regular reports on supply chain performance to leadership team and Board of Directors, 3) Identify and implement continuous improvement initiatives to enhance the supply chain efficiencies and reduce costs	20%
Ensures compliance with and/or follows all organizational systems, programs, training, policies, and procedures as required and complies with relevant legal mandates. Seeks guidance as necessary.	n/a
Carries out all responsibilities in an honest, ethical and professional manner.	n/a
Must be able to fulfill essential job function in a consistent state of alertness and safe manner.	n/a
Handles various other duties as delegated by the Manager.	n/a

The Supply Chain Director will have supervisory responsibility over the Supply Chain, Procurement, and Warehouse staff.
 
  The following are the minimum qualifications that an individual needs in order to successfully perform the duties and responsibilities of this position.  Please note that the minimum qualifications may vary based upon the department size and/or geographic location

• Bachelors Degree or equivalent.
• Minimum of seven to ten (7-10) years of experience in procurement or supply chain related roles.

• Excellent verbal and written communication.
• Must have strong time management and organization.
• Must be comfortable learning and utilizing new computer systems.
• Must be able to use discretion and independent judgement.
• Must be able to work in a team environment.
• Must be able to pay close attention to details.
• Must be able to adapt and flex to a changing environment.

 
 

• May occasionally work evenings and/or weekends.
• May occasionally be required to travel to company locations (up to 25% of the time)