Job Description

Job Description

Position Title: Director of Supply Chain

Location: Newark, NY USA

Position Type: Full time

Req ID: JR5393

Description:

It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they're doing!

We're committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business.

As Director of Supply Chain, you’ll be the driving force behind transforming and streamlining our end-to-end supply chain strategy. You’ll design and lead innovative processes that optimize material flow, reduce costs, and accelerate inventory velocity directly impacting the performance and profitability of the Business Unit. In this role, you’ll also be at the forefront of building and strengthening partnerships with our most critical suppliers, turning those relationships into engines for continuous improvement, resilience, and long-term growth.

Please note this role is an on-site position where the selected candidate will be working in our Newark, New York location, just outside of Rochester.

DUTIES/ RESPONSIBILITIES include, but not limited to:

• Lead, coach and mentor a team of dedicated Planning, Procurement, and Materials professionals
• Manage and Optimize the Demand Management and Planning Processes for the business unit.
• Implement a framework for best practices in supply chain and inventory management that drive results to satisfy our customers, provide cost down impact, and improve Inventory Performance
• Report & drive key Supply Chain performance metrics as required
• Drive Standard Work through the team to ensure predictability and consistency of results
• Support corporate strategic initiatives
• Responsible for target customer inventory levels, turns, projection and inventory optimization
• Step in and support team members as necessary (new customer introductions, other large or complex projects)
• Participate as a member of the Business Unit Leadership Team
• Build positive relationships with both internal and external customers
• Add value through your ability to understand and refine business processes Manage Supplier relationships and as applicable participate in broader discussions with key strategic suppliers. This may include dealing with various issues, initiating / resolution of Supplier Corrective Actions, and Supplier Audits
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain Management / Operations / Business
• Minimum 10 years Supply Chain / Materials Management experience
• Experience should include the areas of MRP planning, strategic & tactical purchasing, all facets of inventory management, as well as the required P&L financial acumen to manage business objectives.
• Ability to obtain results through people within your scope of responsibility as well as those outside your scope of responsibility
• Demonstrated knowledge of Continuous Improvement & Lean Manufacturing techniques.
• Experience in the EMS industry is a preferred asset although not mandatory.
• Practical industry experience in a multi-location environment (preferably in a complex manufacturing setting)
• Dedicated and professional attitude, willing to learn in a high change/high pace environment
• Possesses an entrepreneurial spirit and thrives on autonomy and the challenges of continuous improvement
• This position provides access to technology regulated by U.S. export controls. Therefore, any job offer will be contingent upon the applicant's ability to comply with these export control regulations.
• US Citizen or lawful permanent resident or a protected individual under the Immigration and Naturalization Act.

SKILLS REQUIRED:

• Ability to multitask & prioritize in a fast-paced manufacturing environment • Proficiency in operating a computer including using a Windows based operating systems and related software
• Intermediate to advanced knowledge of MS Office including Excel (v-lookups, data filters, pivot tables etc.)
• Excellent English communications skills, both written and verbal
• Organized, self-motivated team player, able to work well under pressure
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills to interact effectively with all levels of the organization as well as directly with key customer contacts
• Ability to Enhance and provide input to functional processes or technologies. • Demonstrates commitment to implement initiatives.
• Assist in achieving section/sub-function objectives for a functional area.
• Exercises independent judgment within defined procedures and practices to achieve objectives. May make decisions absent of management supervision using broad guidelines. Provides input for team decisions.
• Kinaxis / Rapid Response Experience (Desired)
• SIOP Process Management Experience (Desired)
• Knowledge on Oracle ERP (Desired)

In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the anticipated starting pay for new hires for this position is between $180,000-$200,000 per year. Full-time employees are also eligible for performance based bonuses and benefits. This is not a guarantee of compensation or salary, as a final offer amount may vary based on factors including but not limited to experience, education, location, and shift. The specific programs and options available to an employee may vary depending on the date of hire, schedule type, and hours worked.

If you like wild growth and working with happy, enthusiastic over-achievers, you'll enjoy your career with us!

Creation Technologies is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Canada: Title for the position will be in accordance with applicable national and local laws.

About Us:

3,000+ Industry all-stars. Entrepreneurial thinkers. Thoughtful collaborators. Bold problem-solvers. Passionate change-makers.

Creation fosters a community of commitment, comradery, integrity, and inclusion. At our core, we know it’s our people who make us a leading Global Electronic Manufacturing Services provider. That’s why Creation genuinely invests in our people, instilling family like values and a diverse, dynamic, and rewarding work environment where people learn, work, and grow together. Creation truly cares, inspiring employees to grow, develop and advance their careers. At Creation, we pride ourselves in our people, our culture, and our corporate purpose, it’s rooted in everything that we do.

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Job Tags

Permanent employment, Full time, Local area, Shift work,

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