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Director Supply Chain - Manchester, NH
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Date : Mar 3, 2025
Location : Manchester, NH, US, 03109-5311
Company : Hubbell Incorporated
Job Overview
We are seeking a strategic-minded and dynamic Director of Supply Chain to lead our supply chain procurement operations for a growing strategic business unit within our Hubbell Electrical Solutions (HES) segment. This pivotal and visible role requires a leader who can adeptly balance the tactical and strategic aspects of supply chain management. The ideal candidate will focus on driving critical metrics, ensuring operational excellence, and bolstering supply chain resiliency, all while aligning with our company’s strategic objectives. This role demands a proactive approach in optimizing day-to-day operations and a visionary perspective to anticipate and navigate future challenges and opportunities in the supply chain landscape.
A Day In The Life
- Develop, implement, and communicate comprehensive supply chain strategies that align with company goals, focusing on optimizing productivity, service, cost savings, overall efficiency, inventory management, and resilience.
- Develops and leads the Purchasing and Sourcing functions, ensuring that all practices are in accordance with industry standards and company policies.
- Monitor and improve supplier performance, including On-Time Delivery (OTD), Payment Terms, Productivity, Quality, and backlog.
- Manage key supplier relationships and negotiate commercial contracts to secure the best quality, delivery and cost materials for the company.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams including finance, sales, operations, planning, and logistics to ensure a cohesive supply chain strategy.
- Implement and oversee the procurement inventory management process to optimize inventory levels and reduce excess and obsolete stock.
- Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing supply chain team capable of meeting current and future organizational needs.
- Foster a culture of continuous improvement by identifying and implementing process enhancements in the supply chain workflow.
- Develop and execute strategies for enhancing supply chain resiliency, including diversifying supplier base, establishing contingency plans, and conducting regular risk assessments.
- Proactively identify, communicate, and mitigate risks in the supply chain by implementing robust risk management frameworks and compliance protocols.
- Monitor and communicate financial exposure to procurement risks and supplier constraints, ensuring compliance with international trade regulations and optimizing cost efficiencies.
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Hubbell Incorporated
Hubbell creates critical infrastructure solutions that power our customers, communities, people and the planet. Our company is strategically aligned around enabling grid modernization and electrification. As more products plug in to an aging grid, Hubbell solutions enable the transition to a more reliable, resilient and efficient energy infrastructure. Founded in 1888 our innovation has made us a leading global manufacturer of high quality electrical and utility solutions enabling customers to operate critical infrastructure reliably and efficiently.
The company operates in two segments. Hubbell Utility Solutions (HUS) enable the grid to conduct, communicate and control energy across utility applications and Hubbell Electrical Solutions (HES) are essential to managing power across a wide range of industries and applications. Our vertical market solutions can be applied to markets including Data Centers, Renewables, Commercial Buildings, Industrial, Telecom and Transportation. Supporting both of our business segments is our corporate and Hubbell Unified Business Solutions teams that provide consistent process, tools technologies across our businesses.
We are committed to operating sustainably and ethically while promoting an inclusive and supportive culture for our people to grow and develop in their careers. Our employees proudly work and serve our communities from our headquarters in Shelton, CT, across the United States and around the globe.
Hubbell Electrical Solutions
Hubbell Electrical Solutions (HES) are essential to managing power across a wide range of industries and applications. HES provides the critical components that allow operators of buildings, factories and other industrial infrastructure to connect, protect, wire and manage power.
Hubbell Incorporated, its subsidiaries and affiliates, is an EO Employer AA : M / F / Veteran / Disability. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other protected class.
