Director Of Supply Chain- North America

WireCo® is the strength behind the world’s evolution, through deep legacy and forward thinking, we create premium ropes that inspire innovation without limits. Our global footprint includes manufacturing plants, distribution facilities, and research and development centers around the world.

The Director of Supply Chain is responsible for leading and optimizing Materials Management (SIOP, Planning, Scheduling, and Inventory Management) across the North American organization with additional oversight of Procurement and Logistics. This role ensures material availability, inventory accuracy, production continuity, and disciplined planning processes that directly support operational performance, working capital efficiency, and customer delivery.

This leader brings deep expertise in Materials Management (planning, scheduling, inventory control and SIOP) with experience in tactical procurement and supplier performance, and exposure to strategic sourcing and logistics.

The candidate must exhibit and proactively motivate others in the behaviors of the WireCo Business System (WBS):

• Teamwork - welcomes an environment of inclusiveness and healthy debate that reflects our team’s strength
• Accountable – celebrates our successes, learn from failures, avoid excuses, and own the outcomes of our efforts
• Self-Aware – demonstrates an understanding of our strengths and needs, considering how our actions impact others
• Noble Intent – acts in the interests of others, approaching our work with integrity to ensure the best outcome
• Determined – takes initiative, share ideas and find solutions to win and achieve our goals
• Transparent – promotes open and honest communication and constructive feedback for clarity and truth
• Curious – seeks knowledge and outside input to test our way of thinking, challenging the status quo

Duties & Responsibilities

Materials Management Leadership

• Lead all materials planning, scheduling, inventory control, and production support activities.
• Ensure uninterrupted material flow to support manufacturing and customer fulfillment.
• Drive inventory accuracy, cycle counting discipline, and MRP integrity.
• Optimize inventory levels to balance service, cost, and working capital targets.
• Establish and improve S&OP/SIOP processes in partnership with Operations and Finance.
• Develop standardized materials processes across sites to ensure consistency and visibility.
• Partner closely with Production, Quality, and Engineering to align materials strategy with operational needs.

Inventory & Planning Excellence

• Improve forecast accuracy and planning discipline.
• Lead root cause analysis for shortages, excess, and obsolescence.
• Implement KPI dashboards for inventory turns, past due orders, schedule attainment, and materials availability.
• Strengthen ERP/MRP system utilization and data integrity.

Procurement Oversight

• Provide leadership and direction to procurement activities as scope expands.
• Support development of sourcing strategies aligned with operational needs.
• Partner on supplier performance management, cost reduction, and risk mitigation.
• Collaborate on contract management and supplier negotiations.

Logistics & Distribution

• Support improvement of inbound and outbound logistics efficiency.
• Partner with Distribution and Operations to reduce freight cost and improve service.
• Align materials flow with warehouse and distribution strategies.

Team Leadership and Collaboration

• Build and develop a high-performing materials team.
• Serve as a key partner to Operations, Finance, and Commercial teams.
• Drive a culture of accountability, data-driven decisions, and continuous improvement.
• Lead change initiatives that improve end-to-end supply chain visibility and performance.

Leadership Profile

• Systems thinker who understands how materials discipline drives operational performance.
• Process-oriented leader with strong analytical capability.
• Collaborative partner who builds credibility with Operations and Finance.
• Comfortable stepping into broader Supply Chain responsibilities over time.
• Strong communicator able to translate data into action.

Key Performance Indicators

• Inventory Turns and Working Capital Performance
• Inventory Accuracy and Cycle Count Compliance
• Material Availability / Production Schedule Attainment
• Reduction in Excess and Obsolete Inventory
• Forecast Accuracy and Planning Effectiveness
• Supplier Performance Metrics (as scope expands)
• Freight and Logistics Cost Improvements (as scope expands)

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Operations, Business, or related field.
• 8+ years of progressive experience in Materials Management within a manufacturing environment.
• Demonstrated success leading inventory control, planning, and production support functions.
• Working knowledge of procurement strategy and logistics operations.
• Strong ERP/MRP system experience and data-driven decision-making capability.
• Proven leadership experience developing teams and driving cross-functional alignment.
• Lean (e.g. Kanban, value streams), continuous improvement, or operational excellence experience preferred.

Preferred Qualifications

• Lean (e.g. Kanban, value streams), continuous improvement, or operational excellence experience 
• APICS certification(s)
• Bilingual (English/Spanish)

Travel

• Travel to North America manufacturing and distribution sites as needed (approximately 30–40%).

• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without restriction
• An applicant must complete a satisfactory background check post-offer of employment.  A criminal conviction will not be an automatic bar to employment.
• Must be willing and able to pass a post-offer drug screen and physical
• Must be 18 years of age or older
• Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disability