What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director of Supply Chain position at Georgia Air and Refrigeration Services Inc.?
"Shape the Future of Supply Chain Excellence with Georgia Air and Refrigeration Services!"
Are you a visionary leader with a passion for optimizing operations and driving results? At Georgia Air and Refrigeration Services, we’re on the hunt for a dynamic Director of Supply Chain to spearhead our mission of delivering exceptional service and quality.
Join a company where innovation meets reliability, and your expertise in procurement, logistics, and inventory management will be at the forefront of transforming how we deliver comfort to our clients. If you’re ready to lead a team, streamline processes, and make a lasting impact, we want you on our team!
This is more than a job—it’s your opportunity to lead, innovate, and thrive in a fast-paced, customer-focused environment.
We Offer the following benefits:
Paid Time Off
Heatlh Insurance-Medical, Dental and Vision
401(k)-100% Match; 4% of Salary
Job Title:
Director of Supply Chain
Job Summary:
The Director of Supply Chain is a strategic leader responsible for overseeing, optimizing, and managing the end-to-end supply chain operations. This role ensures the effective procurement, production, distribution, and inventory management processes align with the organization's goals. The Director of Supply Chain collaborates with internal and external stakeholders to drive efficiency, enhance customer satisfaction, and minimize costs while maintaining high-quality standards.
GENERAL PURPOSE:
The Supply Chain Director is responsible for leading and optimizing the company's procurement, inventory management, and vendor relationship strategies. This role aims to drive cost savings, operational efficiencies, and seamless integration of new acquisitions. The director will ensure proper inventory levels across all branches and manage key vendor relationships to support the company's strategic objectives.
- Oversee procurement efforts to drive cost savings and efficiencies.
- Ensure proper inventory levels across all branches.
- Integrate new acquisitions to drive direct materials efficiencies.
- Manage key vendor relationships on behalf of the company.
| Description of Essential Job Functions | % of time spent on task |
| Oversee Procurement Efforts including: 1) Developing and Implementing procurement strategies to achieve cost savings, 2) negotiate contracts and terms with suppliers to ensure favorable conditions and reliable supply of critical components, 3) Monitor market rends and conditions to anticipate supply disruptions and opportunities | 20% |
| Ensure Proper Inventory Levels including: 1) Develop inventory management systems to maintain optimal stock levels at all branch locations, 2) Conduct regular audits and analysis to optimize inventory levels and address discrepancies, 3) Coordinate with branch managers and Sales staff to forecast demand and adjust stocking levels accordingly | 20% |
| Integrate Acquisitions into Supply Chain Department by: 1) Understanding new company procurement procedures and critical vendors, 2) Identify opportunities to drive direct material efficiencies and cost reductions for newly acquired entities, 3) Collaborate cross functionally to ensure seamless transition and alignment with new acquisitions to AmeriServe objectives | 20% |
| Manage Key Vendor Relationships by: 1) Building and maintaining relationships with critical vendor account managers to drive high quality performance, 2) Conduct regular vendor business reviews to ensure proper service levels, 3) Address and resolve any issues or disputes with vendors in a timely and effective manner | 20% |
| Manage Strategic Planning & Reporting by: 1) Identifying and setting long term supply chain strategies that align with AmeriServe objectives, 2) Prepare and present regular reports on supply chain performance to leadership team and Board of Directors, 3) Identify and implement continuous improvement initiatives to enhance the supply chain efficiencies and reduce costs | 20% |
| Ensures compliance with and/or follows all organizational systems, programs, training, policies, and procedures as required and complies with relevant legal mandates. Seeks guidance as necessary. | n/a |
| Carries out all responsibilities in an honest, ethical and professional manner. | n/a |
| Must be able to fulfill essential job function in a consistent state of alertness and safe manner. | n/a |
| Handles various other duties as delegated by the Manager. | n/a |
- Bachelor's Degree or equivalent.
- Minimum of seven to ten (7-10) years of experience in procurement or supply chain related roles.
- Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, Visio, PowerPoint)
- Strong knowledge of NetSuite preferred but not required.
Skills/Abilities
- Excellent verbal and written communication.
- Must have strong time management and organization.
- Must be comfortable learning and utilizing new computer systems.
- Must be able to use discretion and independent judgement.
- Must be able to work in a team environment.
- Must be able to pay close attention to details.
- Must be able to adapt and flex to a changing environment.
- May occasionally work evenings and/or weekends.
- May occasionally be required to travel to company locations (up to 25% of the time)
- This position is considered light work - exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. If the use of arm and/or leg controls requires exertion of forces greater than that for sedentary work and the employee sits most of the time, the job is rated for light work.
- Required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as: viewing a computer screen
- Frequently required to maintaining a static position, talking, hearing, seeing and repetitive motions.
- The work environment is typical office or administrative work. Work environment is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions.
Join our team and be part of a dynamic company dedicated to providing top-notch service to the Commercial Foodservice Repair Industry. We look forward to meeting you!
GARS is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
