$153,000–$200,000 Per Year
Best Practices, Budgeting, Business Administration, Business Model, Change Management, Communication Skills, Continuous Improvement, Cost Control, Cross-Functional, Distribution Services, Diversity, ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning), Electronic Engineering, Forecasting, Government, Import/Export, Internet Security, Leadership, Leading Edge Technology, Logistics, Maintain Compliance, Master Data Management (MDM), Matrix Management, Operations Planning, Performance Management, Performance Metrics, Problem Solving Skills, Process Improvement, Production Management, Purchasing/Procurement, Regulations, Regulatory Requirements, SAP, SAP ECC (fka SAP R/3 and SAP ERP), Strategic Analysis, Supply Chain, Supply Chain Management, Supply Chain Operations, Transportation Planning, Value Stream Mapping, Web Browsers
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Director, Supply Chain Management - Baltimore or Dallas Metro Areas
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City/region Columbia (Maryland), Coppell (Texas) (USA) Entry level Professionals Employment Type Full-time Ref. Number 16999
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The newly established role of Director, Supply Chain Management provides senior-level leadership for end-to-end supply chain operations within a complex, multi-site and multi-business-model environment. This role blends Director-level operational ownership with Senior-level strategic execution, acting as a key partner to global supply chain leadership. This position can be based out of either of our offices in Columbia or Frederick Maryland, or from our facility in Coppell, TX. This role will require being onsite 3-5 days per week.
Your tasks
- Execute regional or business-unit supply chain strategies aligned with global and corporate direction -
- Lead purchasing, inventory, logistics, and master data management within assigned scope
- Provide multi-site operational leadership across manufacturing and distribution locations
- Manage production ramp-ups and support periods of rapid growth or transformation
- Operate effectively within a global matrix organization and influence cross-functional stakeholders
- Lead supply chain participation in ERP and SAP-enabled digital transformation initiatives (including S/4HANA)
- Drive performance management through KPIs, analytics, and forecasting
- Maintain compliance with customs, trade, export control, and regulatory requirements
- Drive continuous improvement, process optimization, and change management initiatives
- Own regional or business-unit supply chain budgets and cost optimization initiatives
- Build, lead, and develop high-performing supply chain teams and leadership pipelines
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Your qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration, Engineering, or related field
- 8+ years of progressive supply chain, logistics, or operations leadership experience
- Minimum 5+ years in a supply chain leadership role within logistics, operations, planning, or transportation
- Experience in electronics, engineered products, or similarly complex environments preferred
- Proven ability to lead in matrix organizations and influence without direct authority
- Strong knowledge of supply chain methodologies and logistics best practices
- Management experience with demonstrable success in applying lean principles, value stream mapping, or 5S methodologies.
- ERP experience required; SAP and S/4HANA program exposure strongly preferred
- Demonstrated strategic, analytical, and problem-solving capabilities
- Strong communication and stakeholder leadership skills
- Experience with U.S. import and export regulations and bonded programs is a plus
- Must be a U.S. Person as defined by ITAR
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We are looking forward to receiving your application!
The total compensation for this position is $153K-$200K. Total compensation includes base salary, variable pay (when applicable) plus benefits. The range is determined by the position, geographic location and level. Individual pay within the range is determined by several factors including location, education or training, relevant work history, sales incentive structure and job-related skills.
Rohde & Schwarz is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age or any other characteristic protected by law.
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Rohde & Schwarz is a global technology company with approximately 14,000 employees and three divisions: Test & Measurement, Technology Systems and Networks & Cybersecurity. For 90 years, the company has been developing cutting-edge technology, pushing the boundaries of what is technically possible and enabling customers from various sectors such as business, government and public authorities to maintain their technological sovereignty.
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