Director, Supply Chain

Job Overview

We are seeking an experienced and dynamic individual to lead our supply chain operations. This role is responsible for overseeing sourcing, procurement, production planning, and service metrics, as well as sourcing metrics.

The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in supply chain management and a strong ability to drive efficiency and effectiveness across all supply chain functions.

This role will report directly to the VP, Operations.

A Day In The Life

Sourcing and Procurement : Develop and implement sourcing strategies to ensure the timely and cost-effective procurement of materials and services.

Manage supplier relationships and negotiate contracts to achieve the best terms and conditions.

Production Planning : Oversee production planning processes to ensure optimal use of resources and timely delivery of products.

Collaborate with manufacturing and operations teams to drive and align production schedules with demand forecasts and SIOP process.

Stakeholder Collaboration : Work closely with cross-functional teams, including marketing, IT, and customer service, to ensure alignment of supply chain activities with overall business objectives.

Communicate effectively with Business Unit management regarding status, goals, and countermeasures through detailed KPI's.

• Service Metrics : Monitor and analyze service metrics to ensure high levels of customer satisfaction. Implement continuous improvement initiatives to enhance service performance.
• Sourcing Metrics : Track and report on key sourcing metrics, including cost savings, supplier performance, and compliance with procurement policies.

Identify opportunities for improvement and drive initiatives to achieve sourcing goals.

Team Leadership : Lead and mentor a team of supply chain professionals. Foster a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement within the supply chain organization.

Coordinate with Human Resources to develop succession planning strategies, ensuring leadership continuity and role fulfillment.

• Risk Management : Identify and mitigate supply chain risks, including disruptions in the supply chain, supplier performance issues, and changes in market conditions.
• Budget Management : Develop and manage the supply chain budget, ensuring cost-effective operations and adherence to financial targets.

What will help you thrive in this role?

• Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, business administration, or a related field. A master's degree is preferred.
• Minimum of 15 years of experience in supply chain management, with at least 10 years in a leadership role in a supervisory position.
• Strong knowledge of sourcing, procurement, production planning, and service metrics. SAP experience is required.
• Problem Solving : Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully; Develops alternative solutions;

Works well in group problem solving situations; Uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.

Project Management : Develops project plans; coordinates projects; communicates changes and processes; completes projects on time and budget;

manages project team activities.

• Proven ability to develop and implement supply chain strategies that drive efficiency and effectiveness.
• Excellent leadership and team management skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Travel requirements are approximately 50% and may vary depending on company needs.

Hubbell Incorporated

Hubbell creates critical infrastructure solutions that power our customers, communities, people and the planet. Our company is strategically aligned around enabling grid modernization and electrification.

As more products plug in to an aging grid, Hubbell solutions enable the transition to a more reliable, resilient and efficient energy infrastructure.

Founded in 1888 our innovation has made us a leading global manufacturer of high quality electrical and utility solutions enabling customers to operate critical infrastructure reliably and efficiently.

The company operates in two segments. Hubbell Utility Solutions (HUS) enable the grid to conduct, communicate and control energy across utility applications and Hubbell Electrical Solutions (HES) are essential to managing power across a wide range of industries and applications.

Our vertical market solutions can be applied to markets including Data Centers, Renewables, Commercial Buildings, Industrial, Telecom and Transportation.

Supporting both of our business segments is our corporate and Hubbell Unified Business Solutions teams that provide consistent process, tools technologies across our businesses.

We are committed to operating sustainably and ethically while promoting an inclusive and supportive culture for our people to grow and develop in their careers.

Our employees proudly work and serve our communities from our headquarters in Shelton, CT, across the United States and around the globe.

Hubbell Electrical Solutions

Hubbell Electrical Solutions (HES) are essential to managing power across a wide range of industries and applications. HES provides the critical components that allow operators of buildings, factories and other industrial infrastructure to connect, protect, wire and manage power.

Hubbell Incorporated, its subsidiaries and affiliates, is an EO Employer AA : M / F / Veteran / Disability. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other protected class.