Global Director Supply Chain and Procurement

Filtration Group is on a mission to make the world safer, healthier and more productive. With a passionate workforce, global footprint and world class engineering and manufacturing capabilities, we are driving innovation and developing solutions across a broad spectrum of applications in the fast-growing global filtration industry. We are committed to maintaining an entrepreneurial culture built on a foundation of trust and in which our leaders exhibit a strong bias for action.The Company began in 2009 and has rapidly grown to be a global leader in the highly attractive filtration industry. With revenues of $1.6 billion, Filtration Group is consistently recognized as the fastest growing and one of the largest filtration businesses in the world. With over 7,000 employees, the Company serves its customers from a global footprint of 105 facilities in over 25 countries. Filtration Group operates across a wide variety of attractive end markets and produces mission critical products with high replacement rates. Over 80% of the Company’s revenue comes from replacement / consumable products, many of which are specified into customer’s products or processes.Filtration Group is an affiliate of Madison Industries, one of the largest and most successful privately held companies in the world. Madison builds entrepreneurially driven, branded market leaders that are committed to making the world safer, healthier and more productive by creating innovative solutions that deliver outstanding customer value. The team at Madison is committed to building something truly remarkable that long outlasts them while coaching others to reach their highest potential. Please visit Madison at www.madison.net.We are looking for a dynamic business partner to lead the Global Supply Chain team. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment centered around Trust, a Bias for Action with an Entrepreneurial spirit, this role is for you!The Position This position will oversee and lead the Global Supply Chain management function for a fast-growing company of $300M+ annualized revenue with 8 global manufacturing locations. This position will develop the strategy and execution plans to drive maximum value for the entire supply chain. This position owns the development and execution of supply chain strategy and solutions. The primary duties and responsibilities also include providing leadership and guidance on process and systems to ensure the timely and efficient fulfillment of customer orders to attain maximum sales potential. Additionally, this position serves on the Global Operations Leadership Team and provides valuable input and direction to drive maximum value for our entire operational functions including logistics, planning, network optimization, and procurement. We are seeking a dynamic, hard-working professional with a successful diverse global supply chain operations, planning, procurement, and continuous improvement background. This person will need to have both strong analytical and communication skills with a desire to work for a fast-paced organization. In addition to exceptional and inspirational leadership, the successful candidate must have a "roll-up your sleeves" bias for action attitude. The responsibilities include:

Oversee and lead the global supply chain function which include logistics, transportation, and warehousing.

Work with Operations and commercial managers to ensure service and inventory plans and execution are consistent with business financial and cost goals.

Provide support to internal manufacturing operations and to other global functions including Planning, Network Optimization, Continuous Improvement, and Procurement.

Support inventory optimization efforts and procurement strategies to ensure best in class cash conversion cycle attainment. Development of supporting inventory, volume, service and space requirements

Identify and implement new or “best practices” designed to drive a world class supply chain.

Lead multiple departments, both direct and indirect, including Raw Material, Transportation, Logistics, Warehousing. Ensure goals are aligned with Operations. Supply Chain and inventory strategies and objectives are measured with relevant key performance metrics across all locations (including financial, production, service, etc.).

Interact with leadership and operational teams in multiple factories globally.

Develop, improve, and implement new tools, methodologies, processes, and reports to turn data into usable information.

Travel up to 30% including both domestic and international locations

Education Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain/Logistics, Business Finance, Industrial Engineering or related discipline.Qualifications / Relevant Work Experience

At least 8 years of supply chain and continuous improvement leadership experience to include operations strategy development, manufacturing, planning, inventory optimization, logistics, warehouse management and procurement

5 + years of experience in a leadership role with demonstrated success in growing and developing a team

An entrepreneurial minded leader who constantly strives for improvement, unwilling to accept there is not a better way, is ambitious and wants to have a great impact on the world.

A creative results-oriented leader who is particularly good at balancing multiple priorities and issues.

One who is passionate about driving and sustaining change in an organization through committed leadership.

Leadership experience in a high-volume, multi-site, and multi process manufacturing organization

Strong professional knowledge in all aspects of supply chain and continuous improvement (Lean Six Sigma, logistics, demand planning, inventory optimization, SIOP, production planning, transportation, warehousing, order processing and customer collaboration)

Must have detailed understanding of MRP, fulfillment / buying, demand planning/management and forecasting.

Strong management skills in dealing with internal and external customers

Ability to sell and convey new business ideas and concepts

Requisition ID: 2020-2735