Director of Global Supply Chain

This position reports to Vice President of IT/OT and Supply Chain.

The Director of Global Supply Chain will lead a team of professionals and direct all aspects of supply chain including procurement, vendor selection and relations, supplier quality, supply planning, & inventory management. This position will develop and implement sustainable supply chain strategies and processes to ensure efficient operations and minimize supply chain risk within financial targets.  

• →Direct/Manage/Supervise all aspects of the organization's supply chain management and operations including procurement, vendor relations, supplier quality, supply planning, and new product development procurement.
• →Develop and execute global category strategies for high-spend and technically complex commodities that support cost, quality, innovation, capacity, and supply continuity objectives.
• →Assists executives and/or senior directors in defining organizational goals and strategic plans.
• →Lead the digital transformation of Banner's supply chain through automation, analytics, AI, ERP optimization and data-driven decision making.
• →Develop functional strategies, objectives, budgets, policies, and procedures that support Banner's global supply chain objectives.
• →Serve as the functional leader for Global Supply Chain, providing strategic direction and governance across sourcing, planning, supplier quality and inventory management.
• →Define, design, develop and implement a sourcing strategy that will deliver productivity year-over-year; Ensure alignment of category strategies to business requirements and objectives.
• →Report on supplier and commodity market analysis by monitoring trends.
• →Responsible for overall continuity of supply and active risk mitigation, including geopolitical risk, tariffs, natural disasters, supplier financial health, and business continuity.
• →Define and regularly communicate the commodity strategy.
• →Ensure that all procurement is in compliance with all applicable regulations and laws related to procurement practices and in accordance with standard practices.
• →Evaluate current and new suppliers to develop and improve service levels in search of continuous improvements regarding total cost and efficiency.
• →Focus on key and strategic suppliers to improve supplier performance, reduce cost and receive consistent quality products and/ or services.
• →Researches best practices across a variety of industries and disciplines and translates into relevant actions for improvements.
• →Participate and/or lead cross-functional teams related to quality, price, inventories and availability of materials.
• →Conduct supplier contract negotiation, supplier selection and contract lifecycle management.
• →Develop executive relationships with strategic suppliers and lead supplier business reviews focused on quality, innovation, capacity, delivery, and long-term strategic alignment.
• →Support make versus buy decisions.

• →Communicates and reviews job performance expectations of direct reports
• →Ensures direct reports are compliant with Banner Engineering policies and procedures and delivers coaching and disciplinary action as required
• →Provides guidance and strong leadership to the supply chain team
• →Responsible for development of the supply chain team through mentoring and coaching of staff

To perform this job successfully, you must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily, and regular attendance is required. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required to perform this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to support individuals with disabilities.

• BS/BA required in Business, Supply Chain, or related field
• 10+ years of supply chain experience in electronics or manufacturing
• Strong demonstrated track-record in supplier management
• Clear indication of strategic decision-making that drives results
• Demonstrated thought leader on enterprise-level business
• Strong collaboration skills and ability to influence and drive alignment among stakeholders across all levels and functions
• Oracle EBS experience and APICS certifications a plus

The physical demands described here must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to support individuals with disabilities.

• Sit for up to 8 hours per day
• Exposed to a computer screen for up to 8 hours per day
• Utilize a computer mouse, keyboard, computer, and other standard office equipment
• Required to talk or hear frequently
• Ability to work on-site in a manufacturing environment and travel to other local facilities when needed.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those you may encounter while performing the essential functions of this job.

• Corporate office environment – indoor and climate-controlled
• Exposure to various manufacturing, warehousing or related industrial location

If you excel in a dynamic, collaborative environment and are looking for meaningful challenges and opportunities to grow, you’ll find a great fit here. Banner Engineering is a premier employer headquartered in MN, offering competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for professional development as we rapidly grow in the Industrial Automation industry.

Banner Engineering is an equal opportunity employer that considers all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

Affirmative Action (AA)/Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) M/F/D/V

This job description reflects management’s assignment of key responsibilities; it does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned.