Director of Global Supply Chain & Sustainability
Company: Brio Energy
Location: Grand Rapids
Posted on: May 27, 2023
Job Description:
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Chain & Sustainability We, at Leggett & Platt Inc., are searching
for a Director of Global Supply Chain & Sustainability to help
support our Work Furniture business. We design, develop,
manufacture, and distribute a wide range of components and finished
products that enhance comfort, motion, and style in the work and
home furniture industry. From surface-critical bent tube assemblies
and molded plywood components to chair mechanisms, bases, arms,
seats, and backs, Leggett & Platt Work Furniture Group brings
diverse world-class manufacturing capabilities together in the
production and assembly of high-quality products. If you join our
team, your work will ensure people across the world have a little
more comfort in their lives. As the Director of Global Supply Chain
& Sustainability, you will be responsible for developing a supply
strategy that aligns with the overall business strategy. This will
involve leading supplier sustainability and compliance capability
efforts, as well as coordinating purchases of like-items across the
business unit. In addition, you will be responsible for sourcing
and qualifying vendors for these purchases, negotiating the best
possible cost and quality for the sourced items, and managing raw
material inventory days of inventory (DIO) in collaboration with
the operations team. So, what will you be doing as Director of
Global Supply Chain & Sustainability?
- Leading the direction of sustainability and compliance efforts
for the global supply network and branch purchasing.
- Developing and directing supplier diversity initiatives to
support the strategic direction of the WF Group.
- Negotiating pricing, quality, lead times, and other terms with
key mutual vendors.
- Leading the search for strategic new vendors in collaboration
with branch purchasing.
- Leading vendor negotiations and collaborating with L&P
Legal to establish strategic supply agreements.
- Collaborating with L&P corporate purchasing and
cross-business unit purchasing as needed.
- Leading the sourcing of new products as required by the
Innovation and Commercialization teams.
- Assisting the Work Furniture Business Unit President, VP of
Operations, or VP of Seating Innovation with strategic projects as
necessary. To be successful in this role, you'll need:
- Bachelor's Degree preferred - a degree majoring in Supply Chain
Management is also valued.
- At least 5 years of experience in supply chain or vendor
management, with a demonstrated progression of responsibility.
- Previous experience in multi-site and/or large-scale
manufacturing environments is preferred.
- A deep understanding of stage-gate project management is
essential. What to Do Next Now that you've had a chance to learn
more about us, what are you waiting for! Apply today and allow us
the opportunity to learn more about you and the value you can bring
to our team. Once you apply, be sure to create a profile, and sign
up for job alerts, so you can be the first to know when new
opportunities become available. Our Values Our values speak to our
shared beliefs, and describe how we approach working together.
- Put People First reflects our commitment to safety and care of
each other, learning and development, and creating an inclusive
environment of mutual respect, empathy and belonging.
- Do the Right Thing focuses us on acting with honesty and
integrity, delivering the results the right way, taking pride in
our work, and speaking the truth - good or bad.
- Do Great Work---Together occurs when we engage without
hierarchy, collaborate as a team, embrace challenges, and work for
the good of all of us.
- Take Ownership and Raise the Bar demonstrates our
responsibility to add value and make a difference, challenge the
status quo and biases to make things better, foster innovative and
creative solutions to drive impact, and explore new perspectives
and embrace change. Our Commitment to You We're actively taking
steps to make sure our culture is inclusive and that our processes
and practices promote equity for all. Leggett & Platt is comprised
of people of all abilities, gender identities and expressions,
ages, ethnicities, sexual orientations, veteran status, and more.
Join us! We welcome and encourage applications if you meet the
minimum qualifications. Even if you do not meet the preferred
qualifications, we'd love the opportunity to consider you. Equal
Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veteran/Disability
Employer Applicants in the United States: Leggett & Platt
Incorporated is an Equal Opportunity Employer. If you need
accessibility or assistance to apply for career opportunities
through this site, please email us to ensure your inquiry is
directed to a member of the Human Resources Staff.
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