Summary/objective

Reporting to the VP of Operations, the Supply Chain Director is responsible for developing and implementing strategies to advance Hudson’s Sales, Inventory, and Operations Planning, Supply Chain, and Vendor Management Operations. This role will manage and lead cross-functional teams, ensure the efficient flow of goods from suppliers to customers, and drive continuous improvement in SIOP, procurement, inventory control, logistics, and distribution processes.

Essential functions

• Supply Chain Strategy: Develop and execute a comprehensive supply chain strategy that aligns with the company's overall goals and objectives.

• Warehousing: Oversee the management of company-owned warehousing facilities, ensuring efficient storage, inventory management, and order fulfillment.

• Logistics: Manage transportation, distribution, and delivery processes to ensure timely and cost-effective delivery of products to customers.

• Cost Optimization: Identify opportunities for cost reduction and efficiency improvement within the supply chain, negotiating favorable contracts with vendors and carriers.

• Risk Management: Develop and implement risk mitigation strategies to address potential disruptions in the supply chain, such as supplier issues, natural disasters, or economic fluctuations.

• Team Leadership: Build and lead a high-performing supply chain team, fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement.

• Performance Metrics: Establish and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure the effectiveness and efficiency of supply chain operations.

• Compliance: Ensure that all supply chain activities comply with relevant laws, regulations, and industry standards.

• Innovation: Stay current with industry trends and emerging technologies, implementing innovative solutions to enhance supply chain processes.

Competencies

• Data analysis
• Logistics and transportation
• Warehouse management and inventory control
• Procurement and sourcing strategies
• SIOP
• Budget Management
• Quality management and control
• Collaboration and communication skills
• Team management and leadership skills
• Time management and organizational skills
• Adaptability and problem-solving

Travel required

• Domestic travel required (25% - 35%)

Required education and experience

• Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, business administration, or a related field; a master's degree is a plus.
• Proven experience (10 years) in supply chain management, with a track record of success in warehousing, logistics, SIOP’ and vendor management.
• Min 5 years’ experience leading teams with strong leadership and team-building skills
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and execute supply chain strategies.
• Proficiency in supply chain software and technologies.
• Exceptional communication and negotiation skills.
• Strong business acumen and financial understanding.
• ERP experience required (D365 experience a plus)
• Experience with advanced planning tools is a plus, e.g., Logility, SAP-APO, Kinaxis-Rapid Response
• APICS certifications or similar supply chain certifications are a plus, e.g., CPIM, CTSC, CSCP, CLTD, CPF.

Preferred education and experience

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• Demonstrated ability to lead across organizational boundaries.
• Collaborative and cross-functional approach to achieving objectives.
• Positive approach to building and generating value from supplier relationships.
• Record of creating effective KPI's and/or escalating performance vs. KPI's through innovative approaches.

About HUDSON TECHNOLOGIES

Is environmental sustainability a core value of yours? Do you want to contribute to keeping food fresh, homes and people cool, industrial processes operating all with maximum energy efficiency and environmental sustainability in mind? All of this in a critical infrastructure industry? Then Hudson Technologies is the place for you! Hudson Technologies is the largest independent distributor of refrigerants and the largest refrigerant reclaimer in North America. Combined with our industry leading, patented, and proprietary On-Site Chiller Services and Global Energy Services we lead the way in our commitment to the circular economy of the HVACR industry.