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Senior Director, Supply Chain Operations

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Salary$164k – $238k
LocationSaint Paul, MN; Houston, TX; Elberfeld, IN
Work moderemote · United States
Typefull-time
SeniorityDirector
Company size100+ people
PostedOct 26, 2026 · 1w ago
Verified live4h ago
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Develop and execute supply chain strategy supporting manufacturing and external product growth
Lead purchasing, sourcing, supplier management, fulfillment, and logistics across the manufacturing network
Establish enterprise standards, operating expectations, and performance measures
Build and develop supply chain leadership and organizational capability
Translate manufacturing forecasts into network-level material requirements
Establish visibility into material demand, constraints, and long-lead requirements
Partner with Manufacturing Operations to align material availability with production requirements and customer commitments
Establish inventory strategy and policies including stocking levels, buffer/safety stock, and working capital targets
Identify and mitigate supply risks that could impact production
Develop national sourcing and purchasing strategies leveraging enterprise scale
Establish and govern material standards, approved supplier strategies, and supplier agreements
Develop strategic supplier relationships and improve performance across quality, cost, delivery, and service
Identify supply risks and opportunities for standardization, consolidation, and strategic partnerships
Lead development and operation of fulfillment and logistics network
Establish consistent standards for material receiving, staging, kitting, warehousing, shipment, and delivery
Ensure material readiness supports manufacturing requirements and efficient flow to customers
Ensure inventory accuracy and control across warehouses and fulfillment centers
Scale fulfillment capabilities alongside the manufacturing network
Establish end-to-end visibility of material and order status across the manufacturing network
Partner with Industrial Engineering, Technology, and Data teams to improve supply chain systems and reporting
Establish and monitor supply chain KPIs covering material availability, supplier performance, purchasing, fulfillment, logistics, and inventory
Use performance data to identify risks, constraints, and improvement priorities
Work closely with Manufacturing Operations, Plant Leadership, Industrial Engineering, Product Engineering, Construction Operations, Finance, Quality Assurance, Technology, Data teams, and suppliers
Own supply chain outcomes while partnering across functions
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
Employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws
Benefits
Health insurance
Dental
Vision
Life insurance
401(k)
Paid vacation
Paid sick leave
Paid holidays
Parental leave
Short term incentive
Job Description:
Supply Chain Strategy & Leadership
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Develop and execute the supply chain strategy supporting manufacturing and external product growth.
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Lead purchasing, sourcing, supplier management, fulfillment, and logistics across the manufacturing network.
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Establish enterprise standards, operating expectations, and performance measures.
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Build and develop supply chain leadership and organizational capability as the business scales.
Demand Planning & Material Readiness
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Translate manufacturing forecasts and facility assignments into network-level material requirements.
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Establish visibility into material demand, constraints, and long-lead requirements.
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Partner with Manufacturing Operations to align material availability with production requirements and customer commitments.
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Establish inventory strategy and policies, including stocking levels, buffer/safety stock for long-lead and high-use materials, and working capital targets, balancing material availability against cash.
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Identify and mitigate supply risks that could impact production.
Strategic Sourcing, Purchasing & Supplier Management
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Develop national sourcing and purchasing strategies that leverage enterprise scale while supporting justified regional requirements.
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Establish and govern material standards, approved supplier strategies, and supplier agreements.
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Develop strategic supplier relationships and improve performance across quality, cost, delivery, and service.
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Identify supply risks and opportunities for standardization, consolidation, and strategic partnerships.
Fulfillment & Logistics
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Lead the development and operation of Harris’ fulfillment and logistics network.
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Establish consistent standards for material receiving, staging, kitting, warehousing, shipment, and delivery.
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Ensure material readiness supports manufacturing requirements and completed products flow efficiently to customers and jobsites.
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Ensure inventory accuracy and control across warehouses and fulfillment centers, including receiving, storage, and cycle counts.
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Scale fulfillment capabilities alongside the manufacturing network.
Systems, Visibility & Performance
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Establish end-to-end visibility of material and order status across the manufacturing network.
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Partner with Industrial Engineering, Technology, and Data teams to improve supply chain systems and reporting.
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Establish and monitor supply chain KPIs covering material availability, supplier performance, purchasing, fulfillment, logistics, and inventory.
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Use performance data to identify risks, constraints, and improvement priorities.
Cross-Functional Collaboration
About the role
This role works closely with:
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Manufacturing Operations and Plant Leadership
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Industrial and Product Engineering
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Construction Operations
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Finance
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Quality Assurance
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Technology and Data teams
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Suppliers and strategic partners
The Senior Director owns supply chain outcomes while partnering across functions to align material availability, production requirements, and customer commitments.
Your life at Harris
As one of the country’s leading mechanical contractors, Harris offers you the best of both worlds: the stability, resources and opportunities of a national company, and the team culture, creative spirit and customer loyalty of a local business. If you thrive on variety and new challenges, we want to meet you!
From stadiums to manufacturing facilities, power plants to hospitals, concert halls to classrooms, we handle projects of all sizes and complexity from multiple regional locations across the country.
Harris Benefits + Compensation
• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401K with company match
• Vacation time, sick time, and paid holidays
• Paid Parental leave
• Short-Term Incentive Plan
Visit our Careers Page for additional benefit details: https://www.harriscompany.com/careers/employee-benefits-at-a-glance
Pay Range:
$164,000.00 - $237,800.00
The actual salary offer will vary by candidate based on a wide range of factors such as specific skills, qualifications, experience, and location.
Legal
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.