Supply Chain Director

Emerson • Austin, TX

18h

About The Position

The Director, Global Supply Chain Operations is an individual contributor role focused on supporting and driving global supply chain transformation, program management, and process improvement initiatives within our complex electronics manufacturing environment at Emerson T&M. This role is designed as a development path toward senior supply chain leadership, providing hands-on experience with advanced supply chain technologies, analytics, and best practices.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or master's degree in supply chain management, Engineering, Business, or related field
• 5+ years of experience in supply chain or operations with a strong preference for electronics/ semiconductor manufacturing environments.
• Hands-on experience with ERP/MRP systems (Oracle EBS preferred) and advanced supply chain planning tools (Kinaxis or similar).
• Demonstrated experience with process improvement methodologies (Lean, Six Sigma, etc.).
• Strong analytical, communication, and project management skills.
• Proven ability to work effectively in a global, matrixed organization.
• Willingness to travel as needed and collaborate across time zones.

Responsibilities

• Program & Project Management: Lead and support cross-functional supply chain programs and projects, including digitalization, analytics, and process improvement initiatives.
• Supply Chain Expertise: Apply knowledge of electronics manufacturing supply chains, including component sourcing, production planning, and inventory management, to optimize end-to-end operations.
• Process Improvement & Lean CI: Drive continuous improvement initiatives using Lean, Six Sigma, and other methodologies to enhance supply chain efficiency, agility, and resilience.
• Technology Integration: Support the deployment and optimization of Oracle EBS, Kinaxis, and other advanced supply chain platforms. Collaborate with IT and business teams to implement new tools and processes.
• Inventory Management: Analyze inventory data, support inventory optimization projects, and contribute to the development of advanced forecasting and simulation models.
• Data Analytics & Reporting: Prepare and analyze supply chain KPIs, generate actionable insights, and present findings to leadership. Leverage analytics to identify bottlenecks and recommend corrective actions.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with Manufacturing, Procurement, S&OP, Customer Operations, and regional teams (Hungary, Malaysia) to support integrated supply chain planning and execution.
• Risk Management & Compliance: Participate in risk mitigation, compliance, and sustainability initiatives as part of the Supply Chain Center of Excellence.
• Professional Development: Engage in ongoing training and development to build expertise in global supply chain leadership, advanced analytics, and digital transformation.

Benefits

• We prioritize providing flexible, competitive benefits plans to meet you and your family’s physical, mental, financial, and social needs.
• We provide a variety of medical insurance plans, with dental and vision coverage, Employee Assistance Program, 401(k), tuition reimbursement, employee resource groups, recognition, and much more.
• Our culture offers flexible time off plans, including paid parental leave (maternal and paternal), vacation and holiday leave.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director