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CECO Environmental

Director of Supply Chain

CECO Environmental, Addison, Texas, United States, 75001

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Job Summary CECO Environmental is a global leader in providing sustainable solutions for industrial air, water, and energy transition. Since 1966 weve been addressing the worlds most pressing environmental challenges. Our mission is to protect people, the environment, and industrial equipment while making a tangible impact across industries such as renewable energy, semiconductor manufacturing, power generation and water treatment. As a purpose‑driven company we foster a culture of innovation, collaboration and integrity, ensuring that every project we undertake creates lasting positive change. At CECO youll be part of a growing dynamic team committed to a cleaner, safer and more sustainable future.

As part of the CECO Environmental family of brands Peerless Emissions Control plays a critical role in delivering specialized air solutions that protect both people and the environment. By joining our team youll contribute to our shared mission of protecting global industrial operations and shaping the future of environmental stewardship.

The Director, Project Procurement / Supply Chain and Quality will be responsible for developing the supply‑chain strategy, optimisation and execution for the overall Emissions Solutions business, leading and directing all facets of supply‑chain management including but not limited to purchasing, global logistics (domestic & international), supplier rationalisation, inventory management, spend management, material forecasting, capacity planning and sourcing, master scheduling, contract negotiations and long‑term agreements, ERP implementation, low‑cost‑country sourcing, product cost reduction, continuous improvement, while at the same time improving service levels, reducing operational cost, developing quality standards and ensuring products, processes and manufactured goods meet the desired quality expectations of various stakeholders. Designs and executes strategies and plans to meet the company’s short‑term and long‑term supply‑chain management / production control requirements.

Responsibilities

Provide hands‑on tactical leadership to ensure a world‑class supply chain that supports forecasted sales growth, maximises operating savings, delivers on time and below budget, meets set quality expectations, participates in product development and ensures customer satisfaction.

Implement global sourcing strategies including low‑cost‑country sourcing, supplier audit and selection negotiations and scorecards.

Lead procurement of subcontracted goods and services from developing RFP/RFQ strategic supplier selection based on total cost of ownership, bid tab analysis, supplier & risk management.

Provide leadership and guidance to Procurement and QA/QC/SQE team to achieve desired goals and objectives, ensuring timely procurement within budget and delivered early or on time.

Establish metrics, goals, checks and balances to measure and improve performance in the areas of purchasing, planning, inventory levels and on‑time delivery.

Set a collaborative tone within the department and across the organisation, insisting on working in partnership to achieve results.

Review supplier capacity and lead expansion of supplier capacity, including but not limited to developing new supply sources internationally, negotiating long‑term capacity agreements, increasing shop capacity via added resources, multiple shifts, increased floor space, etc.

Proactively work cross‑functionally with all departments to drive new product launches and ensure proper supplier and component selection.

Improve supplier net payment terms and milestone payments to ensure positive cash flow on projects, manage subcontractor progress to meet business goals for revenue.

Evaluate and implement new processes, systems and technology to drive improvement in products and fabrication capacity utilisation and synchronisation of supply and demand to reduce total supply‑chain costs and working capital while meeting service goals.

Improve operational efficiency & quality within and outside the organisation by resolving production issues, resolving NCR/CCARs, performing RCA and using lean techniques such as process mapping, line balancing, value‑stream mapping, manufacturing engineering, poka‑yoke, etc.

Design quality network to verify products & manufacturing meet desired quality, develop supplier quality, hold suppliers accountable for non‑conforming goods, facility RCA to avoid reoccurrence.

Develop work instructions, procedures and standards to streamline and create sustainable and reliable supply chain with adequate controls, checks and balances.

Evaluate, manage and constantly mitigate or transfer supply‑chain risk for non‑compliance to customer requirements, lead times, cost overruns, shortages, errors & omissions, supplier financial health, safety, environmental & industry code violations and compliance with laws and regulations of respective countries, the US and CECO’s code of conduct.

Develop business processes that will improve overall supply‑chain performance while satisfying current demands and minimising total supply‑chain costs.

Build and maintain strong relationships throughout the supply chain from suppliers to customers and negotiate, implement and maintain supply contracts when deemed necessary; responsible for all purchasing activities and develop strategies to maximise customer service when supply disruptions or shortages are anticipated.

Financially responsible for departmental budgets, material standard costs and inventory forecasts while ensuring performance to budget.

Ensure compliance with all federal, state, local and company regulations, policies and procedures for health, safety and environmental compliance.

Proven ability to analyse and plan manufacturing and supplier activity to meet customer requirements while minimising inventory investment and total supply‑chain costs.

Other job duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

Bachelors degree in industrial engineering or supply‑chain management or engineering from an accredited institution.

A masters degree in industrial engineering, supply‑chain or business administration desired.

Professional certification in CPIM or CSCP/APICS required.

10 years supply‑chain leadership experience.

5 years experience in various supply‑chain functions such as sourcing, negotiations, logistics, warehouse management or procurement.

5 years of experience in lean manufacturing, continuous improvement, operational improvement.

Knowledge and/or experience in Six Sigma, lean, Kaizen, continuous improvement, line balancing, cost methods, poka‑yoke, kanban, material handling and facility improvements.

Financial knowledge of P&L, ROI, invoicing & cash flow, percentage of completion.

Knowledge of supply‑chain cost drivers that affect performance (lead times, inventory drivers, transportation costs, market volatility in commodities, geopolitical impacts and material and product cost drivers).

Strong leadership, communication, decision‑making and interpersonal skills are required.

Ability to manage projects and tasks in parallel.

The ability to think strategically but also be pragmatic and customer‑focused to ensure implementation effectiveness.

Travel Requirements The ability to travel when necessary.

ADA Requirements – Work Environment This position is based at the headquarters located in Dallas TX. Minimal physical requirements primarily computer use and communication via virtual platforms are necessary. Flexibility to adapt to occasional scheduled video meetings and collaborative tasks is essential.

Physical Demands Positions in this function typically require standing, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, fingering, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, seeing and repetitive motions.

Concentrated mental and/or visual attention. The work involves performing complex tasks to very close accuracy and quality specifications or a high degree of hand and eye coordination for sustained periods. Compliance with company attendance standards.

The job is typically performed under comfortable working conditions; any disagreeable elements are generally absent during normal performance of job.

Compliance with company attendance standards.

Sedentary Work Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met.

About Us CECO Environmental is a leading environmentally focused diversified industrial company whose solutions protect people, the environment and industrial equipment across the globe serving a broad landscape of industrial air, industrial water and energy transition markets.

We serve these markets and our global customers through our key business segments: Engineered Systems and Industrial Process Solutions. Learn more about CECO by visiting About Us.

Equal Opportunity Employer CECO is an Equal Opportunity / Affinity Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, marital status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status. We are committed to providing a workplace free of any discrimination or harassment.

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Required Experience Director

Employment Type Full-Time

Experience years

Vacancy 1

Key Skills Fitness, AXA, Council, Cleaning, Logistics

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