Trivium Packaging
Supply Chain Director
- Compensation
- Not disclosed
- Location
- Not listed
- Work setup
- Not specified
- Seniority
- Not specified
- Employment
- Not specified
- Experience
- 8+ years
- Category
- Logistics
- Posted
Skills
Must have
- 8+ years of progressive experience in supply chain management or a related field, with at least five years in leadership. Experience in a manufacturing environment preferred.
- Bachelor’s degree in business administration, Supply Chain Management, Operations Research, or related field. Master's degree preferred.
- Proven track record of successfully leading and managing a team to achieve supply chain objectives.
- Proactive, results-oriented, and self-motivated. Excellent communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills. Ability to lead and collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
- Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to translate data into actionable insights and strategies. Proficiency in supply chain management software and tools.
- Strong understanding of AI technologies and their applications in supply chain planning (e.g., demand forecasting, machine learning, predictive analytics, optimization algorithms, etc.).
- Certification in supply chain management (e.g., APICS, CSCP) is a plus.
Full description
Job Summary:
The Director of Supply Chain plays a critical role in leading the strategic direction and building consistent tools and processes for the supply chain function. This strategic leadership position requires a seasoned professional with extensive experience in the S&OP process, demand forecasting, procurement excellence, inventory optimization, and transformational systems initiatives. This leader ensures cross-functional alignment between commercial, operations, and finance teams to enable efficient supply chain planning and execution. The role also includes building high-performing teams, developing robust systems and tools, and instilling a culture of continuous improvement and accountability.
Responsibilities:Supply Chain Strategy & S&OP:
- Develop and implement comprehensive supply chain strategies for procurement, inventory management, warehousing, transportation, and logistics.
- Establish KPIs and dashboards to track performance and identify areas for improvement.
- Lead the monthly S&OP process to ensure alignment between demand, supply, inventory, and financial goals.
- Facilitate integrated planning across sales, operations, finance, and supply teams to optimize service levels (OTIF) and working capital.
Forecasting & Demand Planning:
- Collaborate with commercial, operations, and finance teams to develop accurate, data-driven demand forecasts and sales projections.
- Utilize forecasting tools and data analytics to optimize inventory levels, minimize stockouts, meet customer demand, and improve free cash flow.
- Utilize statistical models, historical data, and market intelligence to improve forecast accuracy and responsiveness.
Procurement:
- Manage procurement of metal and other direct materials. Collaborate with global metal procurement teams to optimize the procurement process.
- Establish and maintain strategic partnerships with key suppliers and vendors. Gain visibility into supplies and inventory to ensure efficient operations.
- Inventory Optimization:
- Develop and implement inventory management strategies to optimize inventory levels while balancing service levels, carrying costs, and cash flow, and mitigating stockouts.
- Implement inventory planning techniques such as safety stock, reorder points, and replenishment strategies.
- Implement inventory visibility tools and strategies to reduce obsolescence and working capital.
Logistics and Distribution:
- Support transportation, warehousing, and distribution operations to ensure timely and cost-effective product delivery to customers.