Leupold + Stevens, Inc. · 1 day ago
Director, Global Supply Chain & Sourced Product
Leupold & Stevens, Inc. is a company with over 100 years of experience in manufacturing high-quality products in the USA. They are seeking a Director of Global Supply Chain & Sourced Product to shape and execute their global supply chain strategy, focusing on supplier partnerships and operational excellence.
Responsibilities
Partners with the VP, Manufacturing & Global Supply Chain to define and develop global supply chain strategies and action plans that support the Company’s business objectives
Oversees supply chain planning activities for sourced products across multiple categories, ensuring accurate forecasting, inventory optimization, and timely delivery to meet customer demand
Partners with the internal Inventory Manager to ensure appropriate inventory levels are maintained to support internal production needs while balancing cost and service objectives
Develops and executes global sourcing strategies for component parts and finished goods, leveraging market insights and product expertise to drive competitive advantage
Leads supplier development and partnership oversight, working closely with commodity managers to ensure suppliers are treated as strategic extensions of the business. Builds strong, collaborative relationships that foster innovation, quality, and reliability
Collaborates with Engineering on New Product Introduction (NPI) activities, ensuring supply chain readiness, supplier capability, and timely sourcing of components to support product launches
Participates in the development and implementation of new or improved supply chain systems and architecture to enhance value chain performance and scalability
Partners cross-functionally to ensure supply chain processes deliver cost-effective, efficient operations while maintaining customer satisfaction and achieving business goals
Develops and tracks metrics and success criteria for all supply chain initiatives, ensuring continuous improvement and alignment with strategic objectives
Leads, motivates, and develops supply chain team members, fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and passion for the industry
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in business or purchasing
10+ years of progressive industry-specific experience in global sourcing, production planning, inventory management, and purchasing
Minimum of 5 years in a leadership/management role
Demonstrated enthusiasm for the industry and deep understanding of product categories to inform sourcing decisions and supplier partnerships
Proven ability to develop and execute global sourcing strategies, manage complex supply networks, and optimize supply chain performance
Skilled in building and maintaining strategic supplier partnerships, ensuring alignment with business objectives and fostering innovation
Experience partnering with internal inventory management teams to balance production needs, cost efficiency, and service levels
Strong ability to analyze data, identify trends, and develop actionable strategies to improve supply chain effectiveness
Ability to lead, mentor, and inspire teams to achieve operational excellence and continuous improvement
Effective communicator and collaborator across multiple departments, driving alignment and shared success
Preferred
Master's Degree
Benefits
Affordable health and dental insurance
A strong commitment to training and professional development including an internal skills development program for all manufacturing team members
A generous tuition reimbursement program
Company contributions up to 8% of base pay into a 401K retirement account
Profit sharing
Great product discounts (to name a few)
Company
Leupold + Stevens, Inc.
Leupold & Stevens, Inc. is a family-owned American manufacturer of performance optics.
Funding
Current Stage
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EIN Presswire
2025-01-23
2024-11-24
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