[Hiring] Director, Supply Chain @SSW Advanced Technologies

Role Description

SSW Advanced Technologies is a leading manufacturer of engineered components for major appliance OEMs. We’re looking for a Director, Supply Chain to lead the end-to-end supply chain for our Appliance Segment, a multi-plant operation that makes wire, glass and component products for some of the best-known names in home appliances.

You’ll own sourcing, supplier development, planning, inventory and logistics for our appliance plants across the U.S., Canada and Mexico. Those plants include:

• San Luis Potosí, MX
• Sweetwater, TN
• Vincennes, IN
• Midland, ON
• Clinton, IA
• Madison, TN

This is a remote leadership role for a strategic, hands-on supply chain leader who can reduce supply risk, take cost out and keep our plants and customers supplied.

What You’ll Do

• Set the supply chain strategy:
  • Develop and execute a segment-wide strategy covering procurement, supplier management, planning, inventory and logistics that supports customer requirements, growth and margin targets.
• Lead strategic sourcing:
  • Source direct and indirect materials, including steel, wire, glass, resin, coatings, purchased components and MRO.
  • Negotiate supply agreements, pricing and terms, and deliver annual material cost-reduction targets.
• Reduce supply risk:
  • Identify single-source and high-risk components, and lead the plan to develop, qualify and transition to alternate suppliers.
• Manage supplier performance:
  • Establish supplier scorecards for quality, delivery, cost and responsiveness.
  • Lead supplier reviews, corrective actions and development plans with Quality and Engineering.
• Run S&OP:
  • Lead the segment’s sales, inventory and operations planning process, aligning customer demand (including seasonal and promotional swings) with capacity, material plans and inventory targets.
• Own planning and inventory:
  • Ensure MRP accuracy, sound master scheduling and disciplined inventory control across all plants.
  • Improve inventory turns and reduce excess, slow-moving and obsolete stock.
• Oversee logistics and trade:
  • Manage inbound and outbound freight, warehousing and cross-border logistics.
  • Minimize premium freight, and manage tariff, USMCA and import/export compliance.
• Manage commodity costs:
  • Monitor commodity markets and inflation, forecast material costs, support standard cost development, and partner with Finance and Sales on pricing recovery and quoting.
• Support launches:
  • Ensure material readiness for new program launches, model changeovers and engineering changes, including supplier capacity, tooling and qualification timing.
• Report on performance:
  • Define and report supply chain KPIs, including on-time delivery, supplier PPM, inventory turns, premium freight, material savings and past-due.
  • Present results and recovery plans to segment leadership.
• Standardize processes and systems:
  • Standardize supply chain processes across plants, and use ERP/MRP tools to improve visibility, accuracy and decision-making.
• Develop the team:
  • Lead, coach and develop plant supply chain managers, buyers, planners and supplier development engineers, and build bench strength and a culture of accountability.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering or a related field
• 8–10+ years of progressive supply chain, procurement or materials experience in manufacturing, including at least 3–5 years in a leadership role
• A proven record of developing and qualifying alternate suppliers and delivering material cost reductions
• Strong negotiation skills and command of S&OP, MRP and inventory management
• Advanced proficiency with ERP/MRP systems and Microsoft Excel
• Ability to lead effectively in a remote, multi-site environment
• Fluent English

Requirements

• Experience supplying appliance OEMs or other high-volume OEM customers (automotive or consumer durables)
• Experience with multi-plant and cross-border (U.S./Mexico/Canada) supply chains
• Background sourcing steel, wire, glass, resin or coatings
• Master’s degree or MBA
• APICS/ASCM (CPIM or CSCP) or ISM (CPSM) certification
• Spanish fluency (strongly preferred)

Your Team

• Direct reports:
  • Plant Supply Chain Managers and the Supplier Development Engineer for the Appliance Segment
• Direct or indirect:
  • Buyers, planners and master schedulers across segment plants

Work Environment

• Remote home office, with regular travel to U.S., Canadian and Mexican plants and to supplier sites.

Benefits

• Lead the supply chain for a growing, multi-national segment with real influence on strategy and results
• Remote flexibility, with direct access to senior leadership
• Competitive salary, annual bonus and comprehensive benefits

Company Description

SSW Advanced Technologies is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.