Supply Chain Director

Building the people that build the world.

With platforms in HVAC and Detection and Measurement, SPX Technologies builds innovative solutions that enable a safer, more efficient, sustainable world.  Through our RiSE talent development framework, we Reach, Identify, Strengthen, and Engage our employees to support them in their continued development.  We’re a global company of problem solvers, collaborators, and innovators, and our businesses build solutions that impact the world.

As part of HVAC Cooling, SPX Cooling Technologies is a leader in high quality industrial HVAC equipment used to cool large facilities like hospitals, data centers, and power plants.   With cooling towers, fans, and refrigeration units, companies rely on brands like Marley, Recold, and SGS to provide comfort and mission critical and industrial cooling solutions.

How you will make an Impact (Job Summary)

The Director of Supply Chain will provide strategic leadership and operational oversight for the end-to-end supply chain across multiple manufacturing facilities. This role is responsible for driving standardized processes, optimizing logistics network design, and elevating performance across the supplier base and materials organizations across the Cooling Technologies factories. Cooling Technologies has facilities globally, this role will build and manage a world class Global Supply Chain enabling factories to hit their customer requirements.  Guide the organization to continuously drive supplier performance improvement related activities to:

• • Drive material replenishment & logistics strategies across the network
  • Ensure material availability in support of revenue plan and/or customer requirements
  • Support S&OP and planning teams
  • Drive LT reduction activities across the supply base utilizing PFEP methodologies
  • Support HVAC Segment sourcing team to improve delivery & quality

What you can expect in this role (Job Responsibilities)

While each day brings new opportunities at SPX, your core responsibilities will be:

Provide Strategic Direction 

• Develop, communicate, and drive the future direction of the Supply Chain activities for the Package Cooling business and translate strategies into achievable outcomes and tangible actions for teams and individuals
• Establish, implement, and audit standardized supply chain SOPs, KPI dashboards, and SIOP (Sales, Inventory, and Operations Planning) frameworks across all manufacturing sites.
• Mentor and coach Supply Chain personnel
• Communicate effectively with all internal & external stakeholders
• Exercise judgment, make decisions and take action even when not all facts are available
• Understand and predict factors and trends that will change the business climate
• Support SIOP / S&OP process

Drive Performance 

• Create and drive materials strategies across the Cooling Technologies network
• Create supplier focused operating system that includes metrics, visuals, tiered meetings, and accountability
• Support MRP improvement projects to reduce administrative waste and simplify supply chain activities
• Motivate and develop team and team members
• Actively drive performance including celebrating and rewarding successes and addressing under performance in a timely manner
• Share resources with other SPX segments to optimize resources and skills
• Identify opportunities to reduce manual work and improve data accuracy through automation and process redesign.
• Develop, document, and deploy standard processes based on best practices, for data analysis, reporting workflows, and supply chain planning activities.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Work closely with operations, logistics, strategic sourcing, finance, and commercial teams to align supply chain analytics with business priorities
• Partner with materials and sourcing leaders for effective implementation of improvement initiatives
• Create and drive improvements in the overall efficiencies and communication to key stakeholders
• Provide subject matter expertise and insights to support strategic projects and operational improvements

What we are looking for (Required/Ideal Experience, Skills, Education)

We each bring something to the table, and we are looking for someone who has:

Required Experience & Skills

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• • Bachelor’s Degree in Business or Engineering
  • 5+ years experience in a supply chain management role with global exposure and planning.
  • Industrial Engineering/ Construction Industry experience preferred
  • MBA or comparable degree preferred
  • Excellent analytical, communication and presentations skills at all levels of the organization
  • Strong track record in driving continuous improvement
  • Demonstrated leader with “take charge” attitude
  • Fluent in English, additional language skills preferred
  • Knowledge of SAP and experience in international law would be an advantage
  • Willingness to travel up to 30%

Physical Demands

The physical demands described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• • Sitting, standing, walking
  • Keyboarding/typing
  • Ability to read effectively from a computer screen and/or paper copy
  • Ability to handle a large volume of work and perform multiple tasks in a fast paced environment
  • Ability to communicate effectively verbally
  • Ability to fly on long overseas flights

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• • The incumbent works in an office environment with varying degrees of noise levels
  • Travel: All types of transportation can be expected

How we live our culture

Our culture is at the center of what we do and, more importantly, who we are.  Our core values set a standard for how we manage ourselves, and our Leadership Model sets the standard for how we engage with each other.  Whether you are an individual contributor or you lead a large team, each of us leads at SPX.  

What benefits do we offer?

We know that the well-being of our employees is integral. Our benefits include:

• Generous and flexible paid time off including paid personal time off, caregiver, parental, and volunteer leave
• Competitive health insurance plans and 401(k) match, with benefits starting day one
• Competitive and performance-based compensation packages and bonus plans
• Educational assistance, leadership development programs, and recognition programs  

Our commitment to embrace diversity to build a culture of inclusion at SPX

We value different backgrounds, experiences, and voices at SPX, and we are committed to challenging ourselves, openly communicating, and striving to improve every day.  We believe in creating an inclusive work environment where everyone has a voice and is encouraged to realize their fullest potential. 

SPX is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer committed to making selection decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation or identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected basis.