Director, Planning & Logistics
Griffith Foods
ERP
Job Level
Senior
Tech Stack
ERPOraclePMP
About the role
- Execute a comprehensive global supply chain strategy, integrating procurement, logistics, and manufacturing to enable scalable growth and operational excellence.
- Establish and operationalize local procurement frameworks to support compliance with country-specific local content mandates, government regulations, and industry standards.
- Build, mentor, and manage a high-performing supply chain team, setting clear goals, providing coaching and development, and ensuring delivery of operational and strategic objectives.
- Build and manage local supplier networks, negotiate contracts, and develop sourcing plans that balance compliance, cost-efficiency, and technical quality.
- Collaborate with legal, compliance, and government affairs teams to ensure all local procurement activities meet regulatory and contractual obligations.
- Oversee global logistics and international trade operations, including customs, warehousing, and freight, while integrating local logistics providers where applicable.
- Partner with engineering, manufacturing, and R&D to align supply chain activities with product design, innovation cycles, and operational targets.
- Lead cross-functional project teams to implement supply chain reorganization, ERP/SAP integrations, and cost-reduction initiatives.
- Monitor supply chain performance through KPIs and data analytics to continuously optimize cost, lead time, risk, and sustainability.
- Act as a strategic advisor and change leader, supporting executive decision-making and long-term operational planning.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering, or a related field (MBA preferred).
- 8–12+ years of progressive experience in supply chain leadership roles, with a strong track record in global and local procurement.
- Proven experience leading and developing teams, ideally in global or matrixed supply chain organizations.
- Demonstrated ability to set up local procurement infrastructures and adapt supply chain operations to meet local content requirements in regulated markets.
- Background in high-tech, engineering-intensive industries such as aerospace, semiconductors, medical devices, or advanced manufacturing.
- Strong project management capabilities; experience in leading complex, multi-site initiatives.
- Proficiency with ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle) and supply chain analytics platforms.
- Excellent stakeholder engagement, contract negotiation, and vendor management skills.
- Strong interpersonal communication and cross-functional collaboration abilities.
- Certifications: APICS CPIM/CSCP, PMP, Six Sigma, or equivalent (beneficial).
- Experience working in regulated environments with local manufacturing content requirements (beneficial).
- Familiarity with digital supply chain tools, supplier performance platforms, and sustainability-focused sourcing strategies (beneficial).
