Global Director of Supply Chain

JOB FUNCTION: The Global Supply Chain Director will oversee and optimize the end-to-end logistics and supply chain operations for the organization. The role will employ strategy leadership to ensure timely and cost-effective global sourcing. The role will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to streamline processes, reduce costs, and enhance our supply chain’s overall efficiency and effectiveness.   

JOB DUTIES:

• Monitor and develop global strategy for existing supply chain processes.
• Initiate and lead cost-saving plans
• Negotiate prices and terms with suppliers, vendors, or freight forwarders
• Monitor supplier performance to assess ability to meet quality and delivery requirements
• Monitor forecasts and quotas to identify changes or to determine their effect on supply chain activities
• Confer with supply chain planners and IT personnel to forecast demand or create supply plans that ensure availability of materials or products
• Define performance metrics for measurement, comparison, or evaluation of supply chain factors, such as product cost or quality
• Monitor and manage all manufacturing sites “on-time delivery” and minimize Brennan’s risk of not meeting customer requirements.
• Develop a documented procedure outlining Brennan’s preparation for annual Chinese New Year breaks.
• Manage global personnel in supply chain, logistics and compliance.
• Other duties as requested by management
• Travel requirements: 20% per year, including International.

KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS:

• Proven organizational skills and the ability to maintain precise records.
• Currently familiarity with ERP systems (NetSuite preferred), and Microsoft Office suite.
• Can work independently and without supervision when required.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team setting.
• Strong negotiation skills to secure favorable terms with suppliers and vendors.
• The ability to make informed decisions about pricing and inventory management.
• The ability to develop and execute strategies that align with the overall business objectives.
• Effective communication skills for collaborating with cross-functional teams and presenting strategies and results to senior leadership.
• Skill in assessing and mitigating risk.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s degree in business or supply chain with at least 10+ years of working experience in a similar role.
• Experience in an industrial manufacturing company is highly preferred.
• Demonstrated experience in leadership roles with managing a global team.