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Director, Operations / Supply Chain Technology
Consumer Products Industry Company
Hazlet, NJ, United States
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Do you have your finger on the pulse of emerging technologies? Have you delivered smart technological solutions in the Supply Chain for your organization or others?
This position will oversee the use of technology throughout the Supply Chain by developing a short and long-term vision for Supply Chain technologies with emphasis on emerging technologies (IoT, Digital, Machine Learning, Robotics, etc.) ensuring alignment with business objectives. Initiate and execute projects to implement this vision across all supply chain activities, including Manufacturing, Procurement and Quality Assurance. This position can be located in either the United States (Hazlet/Union Beach, NJ) or the Netherlands (Hilversum) depending on the candidate.
• Identify ways that technology can support the implementation of strategic goals and objectives.
• Direct research and engage external technology vendors, consultants and academic institutions on potential technology solutions.
• Lead strategic and operational technology planning to achieve business goals by prioritizing technology initiatives and coordinating the evaluation, selection and deployment of new solutions.
• Develop business case justifications and cost/benefit analyses for technology spending and initiatives.
• Develop budget for technology initiatives and ensure alignment with organizational goals and objectives. Monitor and report results.
• Oversee negotiation and administration of external vendor and consultant contracts and service agreements.
REQUIRED SKILLS:
• 4 year undergraduate degree in Operations Technology, Computer Science or Information Systems
• Strategic Agility
• Business Acumen
• Technical Skills in Data Analytics / Machine Learning
• Innovation Management
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE:
• 10 - 15 years experience in Information Technology or Supply Chain Technology
• Proven record of success in Strategic Technology Planning/Development and Project Management
• 5 - 7 years leadership experience
• 5+ years experience in the process manufacturing industry
• 5+ years experience with IoT, Machine Learning and/or Robotics