AHEAD
Director of Supply Chain
$195K–$225K
1200 Technology Way, Libertyville, Illinois · Hybrid · Director · Full-time · Posted Oct 5, 2026
- Experience
- High school diploma/GED: 9–11 years; associate’s degree: 7–9 years; bachelor’s degree: 5–7 years; master’s degree or MBA: 3–5 years. APICS/ASCM CPIM or CSCP certification or equivalent structured career training may offset up to 1–2 years at any level above.
- Education
- High school diploma or GED, associate’s degree, bachelor’s degree, or master’s degree/MBA in the stated fields; a degree is not required if the corresponding experience threshold is met.
About the job
Leads AHEAD Foundry’s supply chain operations, optimizing procurement, vendor relationships, inventory, warehousing, and logistics while managing a team of Buyers.
What you'll do
- Develop strategic vendor relationships, negotiate supply agreements, and evaluate vendor performance.
- Manage inventory targets, reporting, and SKU standardization with the CFO and engineering teams.
- Oversee sourcing and component transitions, including end-of-life planning and supply-side coordination.
What they ask for
- Relevant experience in the worldwide computer-components market and related supply chains, including project management of supply chain initiatives; required years depend on education.
- Prior work experience in an ISO environment and in contract manufacturing or distribution.
- Proven ability to manage high-level vendor relationships and domestic and international warehousing, freight, and logistics.
- Advanced MS Excel skills and ability to manage, coach, and mentor direct reports.
Nice to have
- Proficiency in ERP and purchasing systems, Microsoft Excel, and Google application suites; experience with purchasing and quoting systems.
- Demand planning and forecasting experience; sourcing experience in an ISO 9001:2015 / ISO 13485:2016 environment.
Pay
USD 195,000–225,000 per year (OTE, including base salary and any applicable target bonus)
Tools
ERP, Microsoft Excel, Google application suites, ISO 9001:2015, ISO 13485:2016
AI focus
AI tools may support hiring by reviewing applications, analyzing resumes and responses, and recording, transcribing, or summarizing interviews. Candidates may opt out; final hiring decisions are made by humans.
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