Supply Chain Director Job Description
The following is a full job description for Supply Chain Director. Here are the requirements and responsibilities for Supply Chain Director along with statistics. If after reading this page you determine that Supply Chain Director is not the position you are looking for, you may want to try one of these similar titles: Supply Chain Manager, Supply Chain Supervisor, Supply Chain Senior Manager, Supply Chain Senior Supervisor, Supply Chain Analyst II, Supply Chain Analyst I, Supply Chain Analyst IV, Supply Chain Analyst III, Supply Chain Analyst V
Requirements and Responsibilities For Supply Chain Director
Directs overall supply chain operations, including purchasing, inventory, selection of vendors, and distribution of finished goods. Develops and implements a strategy to ensure that critical processes run effectively and achieve organizational goals and performance KPIs. Negotiates with vendors to obtain optimal contracts and pricing. Utilizes data monitoring and analytics to evaluate past performance and trends and forecast inventory and distribution requirements. Requires a bachelor's degree. Typically reports to top management. Manages a departmental sub-function within a broader departmental function. Creates functional strategies and specific objectives for the sub-function and develops budgets/policies/procedures to support the functional infrastructure. Typically requires 5+ years of managerial experience. Deep knowledge of the managed sub-function and solid knowledge of the overall departmental function.
 
Also referred to as: Director of Supply Chain, Director Supply Chain and Logistics, Inventory Management Supply Chain Director, Supply Chain Management Director, Supply Chain/Procurement Director
Similar Jobs:  Supply Chain Manager, Supply Chain Supervisor, Supply Chain Senior Manager, Supply Chain Senior Supervisor, Supply Chain Analyst II, Supply Chain Analyst I, Supply Chain Analyst IV, Supply Chain Analyst III, Supply Chain Analyst V
Level of Education:  Supply Chain Director Salaries with a Bachelor's Degree, Supply Chain Director Salaries with a Master's Degree or MBA, Supply Chain Director Salaries with a JD, MD, PhD or Equivalent
Industries:  Aerospace & Defense, Biotechnology, Business Services, Chemicals, Construction, Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit, Energy & Utilities, Financial Services, Healthcare, Hospitality & Leisure, Insurance, Internet, Media, MFG Durable, MFG Nondurable, Pharmaceuticals, Retail & Wholesale, Software & Networking, Telecom, Transportation