Supply Chain Director at Air Lift providing strategic leadership in procurement and materials management for automotive aftermarket. Managing risks and operational excellence for supply chain functions.
Responsibilities
Setting and executing the overall supply chain strategy across Purchasing and Materials Management
Providing strategic direction, governance, and leadership for cost competitiveness, supply continuity, inventory optimization, risk mitigation, and operational excellence
Directly managing the Purchasing Manager and Materials Manager
Identifying, assessing, and mitigating supply chain risks
Partnering closely with executive leadership, operations, engineering, finance
Ensuring contracts and sourcing decisions address commercial, continuity, and risk exposure
Driving alignment between supply chain strategy and company growth, product, and operational plans
Overseeing planning, scheduling, and inventory strategies
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Operations Management, Industrial Engineering, or a related field
10+ years of experience in supply chain, logistics, procurement, or operations
Deep knowledge of Supply Chain Planning, Inventory Optimization, and Demand Forecasting
Cross-functional collaboration
Risk management and supply chain resilience
Experience with supply chain planning systems and enterprise resource planning platforms.
Demonstrated ability to manage large budgets and drive cost reductions.
Professional certifications such as: APICS Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP), APICS Certified in Production and Inventory Management (CPIM), Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM)
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