Director of Supply Chain

The Director of Supply Chain develops and manages the people and processes relative to Supply Chain for Kem Krest’s 12 locations and a total spend of approximately $500M.
The Director of Supply Chain provides strategic leadership to the Supply Chain organization through the creation and executing of the formal road map related to sourcing, planning, procurement, strategic supplier management, transportation management and MRO functions for Kem Krest.
Process Sustain and improve the methodology Supply Chain uses to manage Inventory, Turns, SLOB, Cost reduction and other Strategic sourcing initiatives.
Support Kem Krest Lean Operating System within the Department Develop Best Practices and deploy them across the network reducing waste, variation and enabling growth Lead the creation and improvement of all Departmental process related to the new ERP System road map deployment (D365) Supplier Relationship Management Launch and manage Kem Krest Supplier Council Own and improve the Supplier Scorecard metrics in line with defined Goals Lead and foster strategic sourcing while maintaining a cadence for market evaluation Drive supplier optimization across Kem Krest customer base with strategic initiatives like Category Buying Drive material cost management strategy Develop plan for diversification of spend with a plan for growth for 2024 and beyond Surpass 98% OTS across the network Logistics Management Reduce CPP, improve OTD and claims in line with set goals and KPIs Developing new strategies for direct line hauls, last mile delivery, Kem Krest trucks where feasible Deploy additional regionalized carriers for small parcel Manage the Kem Krest Tariff system for International freight Develop and execute a cadence of RFQs to ensure best logistics sourcing Strategy Alignment Actively participate in the development of the Corporate Level Strategic 3 year Plan on an annual basis with quarterly progress reviews Develop/adjust 3-year rolling strategy roadmap aligned to company strategy Take ownership for assigned team action items and drive accountability Tracking, adjusting, and reporting KPI’s Dashboards People Ensure Supply Chain Team organizational structure is aligned to meet corporate strategic objectives and priorities Conduct regularly scheduled 1:1s with each Direct Report Maintain an active presence in Professional/Industry Association(s), shows, etc.
Promote cross business unit collaboration and resource sharing Visit each regional office regularly to ensure staff is aligned, engaged and managed Support DEI Enterprise level Strategy consistent with role and pay equity for female and racially diverse associates and ensuring female and racially diverse leaders make up meaningful management roles at or above the population representation Competencies Decision quality - Planning and prioritizing work to meet commitments aligned with organizational goals.
Action Oriented - Taking on new opportunities and touch challenges with a sense of urgency, high energy, and enthusiasm.
Resourcefulness - Securing and deploying resources effectively and efficiently.
Plans and aligns - Planning and prioritizing work to meet commitments aligned with organizational goals.
Ensures accountability - Holding self and others accountable to meet commitments.
Drives results - Consistently achieving results, even under tough circumstances.
Builds effective teams - Building strong-identity teams that apply their diverse skills and perspectives to achieve common goals.
Drives Vision and Purpose - Painting a compelling picture of the vision and strategy that motivates others to action.
Instills trust - Gaining the confidence and trust of others through honesty, integrity, and authenticity.
Self-development - Actively seeking new ways to grow and be challenged using both formal and informal development channels.
Key Criteria/Requirements: University or College degree (Add notes if MBA or equivalent Masters) Multi-site responsibilities 10-15 years Supply Chain experience (including 5-7 years in a manager-level role) Multi-level leadership experience – team of at least 20 Customer and Strategic Supplier Engagement experience including Transportation Successfully scoped and delivered large/multiple disciplinary complex projects Execution driven managing deliver through facts and data Prior P&L responsibility – budgeting / planning Proven proficiency with all Microsoft office products Proven willingness to embrace technology to meet future client, industry, and company needs & expectations ERP Experience and technology acumen.
TMS experience and awareness Understands how new technology can improve the Supply Chain function Location can either be the Metro Detroit or the Michiana areas (relocation available outside of these areas) About Us We work with Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) in the Auto, Agriculture/Industrial, Power Sports and Defense industries.
Key customers include General Motors, Ford, Nissan, Hyundai, FCA, Harley-Davidson, BMW, VW, Audi, and American Honda among many others.
Kem Krest is a leading provider of Total Program Management for our customers through Supply Chain, Fulfillment and Aftersales Solutions.
We have annual sales of more than $500 million and 30 years of experience servicing OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturers) customers.
Kem Krest has 11 locations in the US and Canada - Elkhart IN, Bristol IN, Carmel IN, Brighton MI, Fowlerville MI, Pleasant Prairie WI, Phoenix AZ, Las Vegas, NV, Oakville, Ontario, Canada and Edmonton, Alberta, Canada.
Our Culture Our employees are key to the company's success and vital to its promise - "Customer Focused, Solutions Driven.
" Our culture supports rapid growth and excellence in Total Program Management.
As a team, we pledge to be customer focused and solutions driven.
Our workplace embraces fun and celebrates achievement.
We invest in people.
We employ those who share our passion, mission, and work to enrich our business model.
We understand that each member of the team is a representative of our organization.
We foster an environment that allows for expression of ideas and creativity.
We serve our communities and manage our organization through the principles of servant leadership.
We maintain a “Customer First / Associate First” philosophy.
BENEFITS Competitive Pay Generous PTO (Paid Time Off) and Paid Holidays Profit Sharing Program Healthcare Insurance Coverage Plans Company Paid Life Insurance Tuition Assistance of up to $5,000 annually Matching 401k Program Company Parties, Events and focus on FUN!