Director of Logistics and Supply Chain

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Position Overview

The Director of Logistics and Supply Chain is a strategic leadership role responsible for end-to-end logistics operations across SIMCO’s U.S. network of calibration laboratories. This individual will oversee fleet and logistics management, including lab-to-lab and lab-to-customer shipments, as well as lead all aspects of procurement. The role includes developing corporate-level supplier relationships, managing OEM partnerships, and ensuring continuity of service and supply across the calibration lab network.

This role will also manage a team of buyers who support local procurement at the lab level, aligning local needs with centralized sourcing strategies. The Director will be a key member of the operations leadership team and report directly to the Vice President of Operations.

Key Responsibilities

Logistics and Fleet Management:

• Lead logistics planning and execution for SIMCO’s U.S. calibration laboratory network.

• Manage lab-to-lab and lab-to-customer shipping operations, optimizing for speed, cost, and reliability.

• Oversee fleet operations, including vehicle acquisition, utilization, and maintenance strategies.

• Develop and monitor logistics KPIs to identify improvement opportunities in transit time, cost efficiency, and service quality.

Procurement and Supplier Management:

• Direct corporate procurement strategy for calibration equipment, tools, and general lab supplies.

• Establish and maintain strategic relationships with OEM partners and suppliers.

• Negotiate and manage corporate-level supply contracts, leveraging economies of scale across the network.

• Oversee compliance with vendor terms, delivery timelines, and service quality standards.

Team and Cross-functional Leadership:

• Lead and develop a geographically dispersed team of buyers supporting over a dozen labs.

• Foster collaboration with lab managers, operations leaders, and finance to align supply chain strategy with operational goals. Lead and mentor lab shipping and receiving professionals on a dotted line basis, providing guidance and support.

• Ensure cross-departmental coordination for forecasting, procurement planning, and demand management of lab supplies and ancillary equipment.

Operational Excellence and Compliance:

• Design and implement process improvements to streamline logistics and procurement workflows.

• Prepare and present reports on logistics and procurement performance and strategic initiatives to senior management.

• Lead system optimization efforts related to SIMCO’s Enterprise systems.

• Develop and manage budgets for logistics operations, tracking expenses and identifying cost-saving opportunities.

• Ensure regulatory compliance and documentation for all logistics and purchasing activities.

Qualifications

• Experience: Minimum 10 years of progressive experience in logistics, fleet management, supply chain operations, and procurement, including 5+ years in a leadership role.
• Education: Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, Logistics, Business Administration, or a related discipline. MBA or relevant master’s degree .