Digital Supply Chain Engineering Director

Role Overview

• Develop and lead the technical and engineering direction of digital transformation.
• Support in the development and implementation of the enterprise digitalization agenda.
• Drive major capital digitalization strategy and projects, ensuring they are completed within capex estimations and as per defined standards.
• Collaborate closely with internal cross-functional stakeholders and support engineering teams in digitalization topics.
• Lead a digital community of practice and develop relationships with key suppliers for enterprise digitalization-related issues.
• Coordinate digital governance including the 3-in-a-box ownership model, IIM for Digital methodology, data architecture standards, and a centralized AI-ready industrial data platform.
• Track key performance indicators (KPIs) and metrics to measure the adoption, effectiveness and impact of digital initiatives.
• Continuously evaluate emerging AI, machine learning, robotics, and automation technologies to assess applicability for global scale across manufacturing sites.
• Foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning within the supply chain team.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field; Master's degree preferred.
• Minimum of 8-10 years of progressive experience in supply chain management, with a focus on digital transformation, automation, and technology-enabled process improvement.
• Proven track record of successfully leading digital initiatives and driving significant business impact within complex manufacturing environments.
• Strong understanding of supply chain processes, including procurement, production planning, inventory management, and distribution logistics.
• Understanding of Industry 4.0 concepts and experience in industrial automation and system integration projects such as MES and SCADA, OPC-UA Companion Specifications. Familiar with programming languages including Python, C#, C++, Java, REST, MQTT.
• Experience in using and managing GitHub/Jira/GitLab.
• Expertise in implementing and managing enterprise-wide software systems such as ERP, WMS, TMS, and advanced analytics platforms.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and project management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks, manage multiple projects simultaneously, and deliver results within established timelines.
• Effective communication and leadership abilities, with experience in leading cross-functional teams and influencing stakeholders at all levels of the organization.
• Strategic mindset with a focus on driving innovation, fostering collaboration, and delivering value-added solutions to support business growth and competitiveness.
• Knowledge of industry standards, regulations, and emerging trends in digital technology, automation, and supply chain management.

Tech Stack

• ERP
• Java
• Python

Benefits

• health insurance
• wellness and family support programs
• life and disability insurance
• retirement savings plans
• paid leave programs
• education related programs
• paid holidays and vacation time