**Position Summary:**
Bush Hog, RhinoAg, and Dixie Chopper are among the most recognized and successful brands in the Agricultural and Outdoor Power Equipment industries. The Director of Supply Chain is a critical leadership role within the company and is responsible for supporting organizational goals related to profitability, return on investment, inventory turnover, and workplace safety. The Director of Supply Chain is responsible for developing and leading the organization's end‑to‑end supply chain strategy, ensuring efficient procurement, production planning, inventory management, logistics, and distribution. This leader drives operational excellence, builds scalable processes, manages vendor relationships, and ensures alignment with financial and business goals.
The Director of Supply Chain role requires a strategic thinker with strong analytical capabilities and the ability to lead cross‑functional teams in a fast‑paced environment.
**Core Competencies for this position include:**
+ Learning
+ People Relations
+ Communication
+ Position/Tech Knowledge
+ Results Driven
**Essential Functions of the Job:**
+ Develop and implement materials management strategies, policies, and processes to optimize inventory levels, reduce waste, streamline operations, and align with overall business objectives
+ Manage the materials lifecycle-from forecasting and demand planning to inventory optimization and warehouse operations-to ensure availability, accuracy, and cost-effectiveness
+ Build and maintain strong vendor relationships, negotiate terms, address quality issues, and drive continuous performance improvements
+ Oversee sourcing strategies, supplier selection, negotiation, and contract management
+ Evaluate supplier performance and drive improvements in quality, cost, and delivery
+ Set policies and controls that maintain appropriate inventory levels while minimizing carrying costs
+ Monitor inventory accuracy and ensure effective SKU lifecycle management
+ Lead all aspects of logistics, transportation, and distribution network optimization
+ Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements related to domestic and international shipping
+ Implement systems that improve on‑time delivery and overall customer satisfaction
+ Establish KPIs and reporting mechanisms for supply chain metrics including cost, quality, service, and efficiency
+ Use data analytics and technology to enhance visibility and decision-making
+ Implement and maintain ERP and supply chain management systems
+ Lead, coach, and mentor materials management teams-including procurement specialists, warehouse staff, and logistics coordinators-fostering collaboration and operational excellence
+ Develop and manage departmental budgets, financial forecasts, and cost-reduction initiatives, while monitoring metrics like inventory turnover, carrying cost, and service levels
+ Responsible for coordinating purchasing, inventory management, production scheduling, shipping and trucking department
+ Responsible for Materials Management and Control
**Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSA's):**
+ Experience in all areas of purchasing and materials (inventory) management is required
+ Expertise in inventory optimization, demand forecasting, and lean/six-sigma methodologies
+ Understanding of Demand Flow Management, Kanban, EDI, EFT, RFI, and bar coding are essential
+ Prefer a Certified Purchasing Manager (C.P.M. or C.P.I.M.), Accredited Purchasing Professional (A.P.P.) and member of National Association of Purchasing Management (NAPM)
+ Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a data‑driven approach.
+ Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams and influence at all organizational levels.
+ Proficiency in ERP systems and supply chain management tools.
+ Excellent communication, negotiation, and leadership capabilities
+ Excellent leadership skills, organizational skills and communication skills, both verbal and written
+ Able to set and meet deadlines
+ Must be physically capable of standing/working 8+ hour shift(s).
+ Must be able to work days, nights, overtime and/or weekends as needed. May be required to travel
**Education and Experience:**
+ Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering, or related field (Master's preferred).
+ 10+ years of progressive supply chain experience, including at least 5 years in leadership roles
+ Proven success managing procurement, logistics, demand planning, and vendor performance
**Working Conditions:**
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Able to work in cramped spaces and stand approximately 8 hours per day. Able to frequently bend, stoop, and reach around on a constant basis. Able to lift, push or pull 50 pounds alone and 100 pounds with assistance. Able to work in a non-climate controlled manufacturing plant environment.
Alamo Group is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, national origin, color, religion, age, genetics, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability or veteran status. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing (where permitted by law).
Bush Hog, RhinoAg, and Dixie Chopper are among the most recognized and successful brands in the Agricultural and Outdoor Power Equipment industries. The Director of Supply Chain is a critical leadership role within the company and is responsible for supporting organizational goals related to profitability, return on investment, inventory turnover, and workplace safety. The Director of Supply Chain is responsible for developing and leading the organization's end‑to‑end supply chain strategy, ensuring efficient procurement, production planning, inventory management, logistics, and distribution. This leader drives operational excellence, builds scalable processes, manages vendor relationships, and ensures alignment with financial and business goals.
The Director of Supply Chain role requires a strategic thinker with strong analytical capabilities and the ability to lead cross‑functional teams in a fast‑paced environment.
**Core Competencies for this position include:**
+ Learning
+ People Relations
+ Communication
+ Position/Tech Knowledge
+ Results Driven
**Essential Functions of the Job:**
+ Develop and implement materials management strategies, policies, and processes to optimize inventory levels, reduce waste, streamline operations, and align with overall business objectives
+ Manage the materials lifecycle-from forecasting and demand planning to inventory optimization and warehouse operations-to ensure availability, accuracy, and cost-effectiveness
+ Build and maintain strong vendor relationships, negotiate terms, address quality issues, and drive continuous performance improvements
+ Oversee sourcing strategies, supplier selection, negotiation, and contract management
+ Evaluate supplier performance and drive improvements in quality, cost, and delivery
+ Set policies and controls that maintain appropriate inventory levels while minimizing carrying costs
+ Monitor inventory accuracy and ensure effective SKU lifecycle management
+ Lead all aspects of logistics, transportation, and distribution network optimization
+ Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements related to domestic and international shipping
+ Implement systems that improve on‑time delivery and overall customer satisfaction
+ Establish KPIs and reporting mechanisms for supply chain metrics including cost, quality, service, and efficiency
+ Use data analytics and technology to enhance visibility and decision-making
+ Implement and maintain ERP and supply chain management systems
+ Lead, coach, and mentor materials management teams-including procurement specialists, warehouse staff, and logistics coordinators-fostering collaboration and operational excellence
+ Develop and manage departmental budgets, financial forecasts, and cost-reduction initiatives, while monitoring metrics like inventory turnover, carrying cost, and service levels
+ Responsible for coordinating purchasing, inventory management, production scheduling, shipping and trucking department
+ Responsible for Materials Management and Control
**Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSA's):**
+ Experience in all areas of purchasing and materials (inventory) management is required
+ Expertise in inventory optimization, demand forecasting, and lean/six-sigma methodologies
+ Understanding of Demand Flow Management, Kanban, EDI, EFT, RFI, and bar coding are essential
+ Prefer a Certified Purchasing Manager (C.P.M. or C.P.I.M.), Accredited Purchasing Professional (A.P.P.) and member of National Association of Purchasing Management (NAPM)
+ Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a data‑driven approach.
+ Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams and influence at all organizational levels.
+ Proficiency in ERP systems and supply chain management tools.
+ Excellent communication, negotiation, and leadership capabilities
+ Excellent leadership skills, organizational skills and communication skills, both verbal and written
+ Able to set and meet deadlines
+ Must be physically capable of standing/working 8+ hour shift(s).
+ Must be able to work days, nights, overtime and/or weekends as needed. May be required to travel
**Education and Experience:**
+ Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering, or related field (Master's preferred).
+ 10+ years of progressive supply chain experience, including at least 5 years in leadership roles
+ Proven success managing procurement, logistics, demand planning, and vendor performance
**Working Conditions:**
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Able to work in cramped spaces and stand approximately 8 hours per day. Able to frequently bend, stoop, and reach around on a constant basis. Able to lift, push or pull 50 pounds alone and 100 pounds with assistance. Able to work in a non-climate controlled manufacturing plant environment.
Alamo Group is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, national origin, color, religion, age, genetics, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability or veteran status. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing (where permitted by law).