Senior Director, Global Supply Chain

Weir ESCO

Portland, OR

Purpose of Role:

Under the direction of the VP, Global Supply Chain, the Sr. Director, Global Supply Chain partners with all levels of the organization, including executives, to develop, implement, and execute the ESCO Division’s global supply chain function across all regions; which includes business planning; leadership and direction; budgeting; continuous improvement of global supply chain processes; and implementing the global supply chain strategy and vision.

In addition, this role directly supervises global demand planning; inventory planning; planning systems; digital supply chain roadmap and project execution; global FGI levels and governance structure. Oversees global Executive SIOP process as well as supply chain master data governance, systems and analytic teams.

Why choose Weir:

Be part of a global organization dedicated to building a better future: At Weir, the growing world depends on us. It depends on us constantly reinventing, quickly adapting and continually finding better, faster, more sustainable ways to access the resources it needs to thrive. And it depends on each of us doing the best work of our lives. It’s a big challenge – but it is exciting.

An opportunity to grow your own way: Everything moves fast in the dynamic world of Weir. This creates opportunities for us to take on new challenges, explore new areas, learn, progress and excel. Best of all, there is no set path that our people must take. Instead, everyone is given the support and freedom to tailor-make their own career and do the best work of their lives.

Feel empowered to be yourself and belong: Weir is a welcoming, inclusive place, where each individual’s contribution is recognized and all employees are encouraged to innovate, collaborate and be themselves. We continually focus on people and their wellbeing. We believe in fairness and choose to be honest, transparent and authentic in everything we do.

Key Responsibilities:

• Supply Chain Service Metrics: Achieve ESCO’s targeted on-time delivery and other supply chain service metrics by regularly collaborating with regional managing directors to enhance processes and address service needs.
• Global Inventory Management: Manage ESCO’s global finished goods inventories by overseeing budgeting and governance, implementing best practices and digital capabilities, and working closely with regional managing directors to optimize inventory levels.
• Digital Strategic Vision: Lead ESCO’s supply chain digital strategic vision by setting team goals aligned with ESCO’s strategic needs and global technology trends, advocating for significant digital investments, and ensuring successful project implementation with cross-functional teams.
• Executive SIOP Program: Direct ESCO’s monthly Executive SIOP program by fostering cross-functional collaboration among Supply Chain, Sales, Operations, and Finance to advise the Executive team on tradeoffs and develop a rolling 12-month consensus plan using advanced modeling capabilities.
• Team Leadership and Strategy: Manages the ESCO Global Supply Chain function across multiple regions in multiple departments (Senior leader, leading mid-level managers supervising teams of teams ). Lead a global team of over 20 international planners and analysts to meet departmental objectives, contribute to ESCO GSC SLT in forming strategy and executing key initiatives, and promote a flexible, cooperative, and customer-focused attitude within and between departments.
• Safety First: Demonstrate 100% commitment to our zero harm behaviors in support of our drive towards developing a world class safety culture.
  
  

Job Knowledge/Education and Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in business or engineering and a Master’s degree, a plus.
• Ten years of progressive experience in business, operations, or supply chain management is a requirement.
• Substantial P&L responsibility over the last ten years. Ability to effectively read and understand detailed financial statements.
• Must have demonstrated experience in developing and implementing supply chain management/operations strategy.
• Must have demonstrated ability to share and engage others in vision of the business.
• Proven analytical skills and the ability to create short-, mid-, and long-term strategies.
• Must be driven and results oriented and demonstrate and ability to meet key metrics.
• Substantial experience in managing international inter-company relationships and an inter-company value chain.
  
  

Founded in 1871, Weir is a world leading engineering business with a purpose to make mining operations smarter, more efficient and sustainable. Thanks to Weir’s technology, our customers can produce essential metals and minerals using less energy, water and waste at lower cost. With the increasing need for metals and minerals for climate change solutions, Weir colleagues are playing their part in powering a low carbon future. We are a global family of 11,000 uniquely talented people in over 60 counties, inspiring each other to do the best work of our lives.

For additional information about what it is like to work at Weir, please visit our Career Page and LinkedIn Life Page.

Weir is committed to an inclusive and diverse workplace. We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability, age, or any other legally protected status.

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