Pitco ยท 2 days ago
Supply Chain Director
Pitco, a pioneering Middleby company in the commercial foodservice equipment industry, is seeking a Supply Chain Director to lead and direct their end-to-end supply chain operations. This role involves managing materials, purchasing, inventory, supplier selection, and distribution while developing strategies to enhance productivity and efficiency across the supply chain.
CookingMachinery Manufacturing
Responsibilities
Lead, train, and develop a team of Supply Chain Buyers and Managers responsible for executing end-to-end supply chain strategies across the business
Serve as the primary Supply Chain point of contact for internal and corporate stakeholders, including supplier negotiations, BOM pricing, MRP planning, and Middleby Corporate coordination
Develop and integrate supply chain strategies aligned with division objectives, ensuring competitive pricing, quality, and on-time delivery
Own short- and long-term inventory planning and budgeting to support efficient working capital management
Evaluate and manage the supply chain structure to meet profitability, schedule, and quality objectives
Leverage corporate analytics, commodity tracking, and performance data to forecast demand, identify trends, and inform strategic decision-making
Partner with Quality Assurance, suppliers, and internal teams to develop corrective action plans for supplier or material issues
Lead supplier relationship management, supplier development, and risk mitigation initiatives
Drive continuous improvement initiatives and foster a LEAN manufacturing culture across the supply chain organization
Lead through change with clear communication, strong collaboration, and a people-first leadership approach
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Manufacturing Operations, Business, or a related field
15+ years of operations and/or production experience, including at least 5+ years in strategic sourcing or procurement within a manufacturing environment
Proven expertise in supplier negotiations, supplier development, and global supplier management
Strong background in total cost management, cost modeling, and should-cost analysis
Demonstrated leadership experience managing and developing high-performing teams
Strong analytical skills with experience using MRP and ERP systems
Knowledge and leadership in LEAN principles and continuous improvement practices
Excellent communication and influencing skills in a matrixed organization
Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools
Preferred
Supply Chain certification preferred