About this opportunity
Goodwin Recruiting lists this Director of Supply Chain JN -102026-181969 opportunity in cartersville, Georgia. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
A growing equipment manufacturer is seeking an experienced Director of Supply Chain to lead and strengthen its end-to-end supply chain operation. This is a hands‑on leadership role with responsibility for purchasing, supplier management, inventory, production planning, shipping, receiving, and overall supply chain performance.
The organization has recently entered a new phase of growth under new ownership, creating an opportunity for an experienced supply chain leader to make a measurable impact. The ERP system is already in place. The priority now is execution: improving how the business uses its systems and data, standardizing Bills of Material, strengthening production scheduling, reducing supplier costs, and building more disciplined supply chain processes.
This position is 100% on-site in Woodstock, GA 30188 .
Director Of Supply Chain Benefits And Compensation
$100,000–$140,000 base salary based on experience
15 days of paid time off annually & 10 paid holidays
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
401(k)
Company-paid basic life insurance
Company-paid short-term disability
High-impact leadership position with direct influence on manufacturing performance
Opportunity to help shape supply chain operations during an important period of company growth
Director Of Supply Chain Requirements & Qualifications
Progressive supply chain leadership experience within a manufacturing environment
Strong experience across purchasing, strategic sourcing, inventory management, production planning, and supplier management
Proven ability to negotiate with suppliers, control material costs, and identify meaningful cost‑saving opportunities
Strong ERP/MRP experience with the ability to use system data to drive purchasing, inventory, and production decisions
Experience managing Bills of Material, item master data, inventory accuracy, forecasting, and material availability
Ability to work cross‑functionally with Engineering, Manufacturing, Sales, Finance, and Operations
Strong analytical, problem‑solving, communication, and leadership skills
Must Haves
Lead purchasing, inventory, production planning, shipping, and receiving as an integrated supply chain function
Standardize and improve Bills of Material and item master accuracy
Improve production scheduling and material planning to better support manufacturing requirements
Negotiate supplier agreements and identify opportunities to lower material and purchasing costs
Improve supplier performance through strategic sourcing, supplier development, and accountability
Establish and track meaningful supply chain KPIs around inventory, supplier performance, scheduling, cost, and delivery
Drive greater discipline and utilization of the existing ERP/MRP system rather than relying on disconnected manual processes
Director Of Supply Chain Preferred Background & Skills
Experience with Syspro, Sage 100, or comparable manufacturing ERP/MRP systems
Background with industrial equipment, machinery, engineered products, automation equipment, or another complex manufacturing environment
Experience supporting low-volume, high-mix or configure-to-order manufacturing
Demonstrated success improving inventory turns, inventory accuracy, supplier on-time delivery, lead times, or material costs
Experience developing or improving S&OP, forecasting, or demand‑planning processes
Lean, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement experience
Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations, Business, Engineering, or a related field is preferred but not required with equivalent experience
What Success Looks Like
The successful Director of Supply Chain will bring structure and accountability to the entire supply chain function. Early priorities will include improving BOM accuracy, strengthening production scheduling, identifying supplier cost reductions, improving inventory visibility, and creating stronger alignment between purchasing, inventory, production, and customer demand.
This is not a role for someone who only manages supply chain strategy from a distance. The organization needs a leader who can understand the details, identify where processes are breaking down, work directly with the teams involved, and put sustainable systems in place.
This position does not include relocation assistance.
Candidates must live within a 45-minute commuting distance of Woodstock, GA 30188.
This is a direct-hire position. Third-party staffing, subcontracting, and Corp-to-Corp (C2C) arrangements will not be considered.
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. The employer will not provide employment visa sponsorship now or in the future.
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Worksite address
cartersville, GA, 30120, US
Who can apply
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