Director, Supply Chain Operations & Strategy

Winnebago Industries - Eden Prairie, MN

Full-time - Senior

Eden Prairie, MN

Transportation Equipment Manufacturing

About the position

The Director of Supply Chain Operations & Strategy at Winnebago Industries is a pivotal role responsible for leading supply chain operations and driving strategic initiatives to optimize network efficiency and cost savings. This hybrid position involves collaborating with various stakeholders to develop and execute supply chain strategies that align with business objectives, while also focusing on supplier performance, inventory management, and network optimization.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with leaders and stakeholders to develop supply chain strategies that drive business objectives and achieve strategic priorities.
• Leverage data and targets to establish a roadmap to enhance supply chain performance while maturing capabilities.
• Monitor industry and market trends to identify opportunities and facilitate best practice sharing.
• Create a culture of collaboration to identify and effectively problem solve for key challenges and opportunities for improvement.
• Own functional S&OP, inventory management, and supplier performance best practices.
• Architect and implement Enterprise Supplier Performance vision, strategy, policies, and a clear organizational framework.
• Establish and lead the Enterprise Supplier Performance Steering Team comprised of Senior Supply Chain and Supplier Quality Leaders.
• Develop the capability to measure and manage supplier performance efficiently and effectively.
• Establish and harmonize core supplier performance processes, procedures, systems, and robust data management across all business units.
• Evaluate and architect the optimal end-to-end value chain to minimize risk, control cost, and maximize quality.
• Assess logistics networks and vertical operations for opportunities to improve speed and cost efficiency.
• Implement tracking and visibility metrics and systems to enhance monitoring and decision-making capabilities.
• Facilitate contract negotiations.
• Develop and implement an end-to-end inventory management strategy, ensuring accuracy to enable operational efficiency.
• Develop KPIs and partner with stakeholders to implement and monitor inventory practices.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in supply chain, business, engineering, or a related discipline.
• Master's degree in a related field is highly desirable.
• 15+ years of experience in Supply Chain, Operations, Quality Engineering, Supplier Quality Engineering, Logistics, Procurement.
• 7+ years of experience in Supply Chain Senior Leadership roles and responsibilities.
• 5 years of durable goods manufacturing experience required.
• Experience leading complex projects and teams of senior leaders or experts required.
• Knowledge of Lean and continuous improvement methodologies is highly desirable.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in a hybrid work environment.
• Familiarity with advanced supply chain technologies and systems.

Benefits

• Hybrid work environment
• Opportunities for professional development
• Health and wellness programs
• Employee discounts
• Retirement savings plan