Lindblad Expeditions

Director of Technical Supply Chain

Lindblad Expeditions

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: SeattleWashingtonUnited 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