Director, Global Supply Chain
 

Allow Us to Introduce Ourselves

Are you currently looking for a new career challenge? If so, look no further than an innovative organization helping to lead the charge for the local manufacturing renaissance. IIMAK’s innovative methods across our various business lines are poised to help us achieve double digit growth for each of the next five years and beyond. We are a company that values hard work, bold ideas, and passion for customer service which you will notice each and every time you meet an IIMAK employee whether it be in the office or out and about in Buffalo.  We recognize that each team member plays a critical role in our success and we recognize employees through various reward and recognition program in addition to a robust benefits package. We are definitely interested in getting to know you better but first, here is an introduction to the key contributor role we hope you are as excited about as we are.

Position AKA:
The individual in this role will also be known as:

• Lean Expert
• Skilled Negotiator
• Driver of Change
• Continuous Improvement Leader

The Director of Global Supply Chain will report to the Sr. Vice President of U.S. Manufacturing and is responsible for driving operational, tactical and strategic facets of global supply chain. This candidate will develop sourcing strategies and implement best practices in supplier selection, supply chain risk analysis and prevention, and supplier consolidation objectives while ultimately improving market competitiveness for the business.

Position Contributions

• Lead all strategic initiatives for global supply chain: sourcing, material spend, cost reduction, inventory levels, supplier strategy, supplier consolidation/diversification plans, supply risk contingency planning; identify savings opportunities for quantity discounts, improved payment terms, consignment or other profit improvement techniques
• Integrate and establish best practices in supply chain standards, systems and metrics, leading to profitability improvements
• Responsible for directly managing approximately $56 million spend and just under 500 suppliers, and providing leadership to over 22 sourcing, procurement, logistics, material and production planning personnel
• Support business strategies by adapting to growing/changing market conditions, new business opportunities and cost reduction strategies
• Lead demand/supply planning efforts to determine optimal delivery on forecasts and forecast changes
• Develop annual supply chain budget and plans to achieve total cost savings through improvements to price and supplier management
• Manage supplier relationship with key critical suppliers; build improvement plans for suppliers with service gaps
• Mentor and coach team responsible for Materials and Production Planning, Scheduling, Logistics, Procurement, Production Data Analysis and Inventory Control

Impact we are looking for in first 90 days:This individual should integrate themselves with internal team members, understand currently supply chain procedures and operations, and start to develop an internal roadmap for key initiatives and strategies that bring value, quality control and cost savings throughout the end-to-end supply chain processes.
 

Key Attributes and Characteristics

• 7+ years of senior supply chain leadership required
• BS Degree in Supply Chain Management or other affiliated business major (MBA preferred)
• CSCP, CPM or CPIM certification a plus
• Ability to travel (including international travel) 25% of the time
• Experienced in international sourcing practices and negotiation
• Experience with ISO9001/13485 and knowledge of regulatory requirements related to international trade compliance and FDA