
Director of Technical Supply Chain
Lindblad Expeditions
full-time
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Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Seattle • Washington • United States
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Salary
💰 $170,000 - $180,000 per year
Job Level
Tech Stack
About the role
- Oversee end-to-end technical supply chain operations for the Cruise Division
- Develop and execute sourcing strategies for more than $40M of technical Opex and Capex spend
- Lead and mentor a team of procurement managers, expeditors, and invoice clerks
- Build strong internal partnerships with Technical/Marine Operations, superintendents, and shipboard chief engineers
- Strengthen planning processes including demand forecasting, preventive maintenance planning, shipyard planning, and inventory management
- Establish, track, and analyze KPIs for service performance, inventory management, cost innovation, and lead times
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Business, or a related field; Master’s preferred.
- 10+ years of experience in supply chain or technical procurement; maritime or cruise experience preferred.
- Proven leadership experience overseeing procurement or supply chain teams.
- Strong knowledge of marine technical components and global supply markets.
- Experience with ERP/EAM systems supporting procurement, inventory, and maintenance.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Ability to travel domestically and internationally as needed.
Benefits
- 10% Bonus
- 5% Equity
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard Skills & Tools
sourcing strategiestechnical procurementdemand forecastingpreventive maintenance planninginventory managementKPI analysiscost innovationlead times
Soft Skills
leadershipmentoringcommunicationstakeholder management
Certifications
Bachelor’s degreeMaster’s degree