Director, Supply Chain Systems
Location
Palm Beach Gardens, FL | United States
Job description
Company Overview
With $5 billion in revenue and 3,800+ employees in the U.S., Mexico and Canada, TBC Corporation is a leader in the mobility industry and one of North America’s largest marketers of automotive replacement tires through wholesale and franchise operations. TBC serves wholesale customers in the United States, Canada and Mexico through TBC Brands, NTW, TBC International, and TBC de Mexico. Additionally, TBC responds to the needs of consumers in search of total car care at more than 2,000 franchised tire and automotive service centers under the Big O Tires® and Midas®. TBC is headquartered in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida.
TBC markets on a wholesale basis to regional tire chains and distributors serving independent tire dealers throughout the US, Canada, and Mexico. TBC has 20 proprietary brands of tires specializing in passenger, commercial, farm and specialty tires. In 2005, TBC Corp. was purchased by Sumitomo Corporation of America (SCOA). SCOA is the largest subsidiary of Sumitomo Corporation, one of Japan’s major integrated trading and investment business enterprises. In 2018 Michelin, the largest tire manufacturer in Europe, invested in the company which is now a 50:50, privately held joint venture between Sumitomo and Michelin.
Description
The Director, Supply Chain Management Systems will be responsible for overseeing the implementation, optimization, and continuous improvement of supply chain systems within TBC’s operations. This role requires a strategic thinker with a deep understanding of supply chain management principles and extensive experience with supply chain management systems. The successful candidate will lead a team, collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders, and drive the successful integration of systems to enhance our supply chain processes, maximize efficiency, and maintain our competitive edge.
Job Responsibilities
- Lead the implementation and configuration of supply chain systems to align with TBC’s multi-year business plan and supply chain processes and objectives.
- Ensure systems team is held accountable to performance, budgets, and objectives through process adherence and KPI management.
- Develop a comprehensive understanding of TBC’s supply chain operations, including demand forecasting, inventory management, production planning, procurement, logistics, and order fulfillment.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify process gaps and opportunities for improvement across supply chain processes, leveraging Blue Yonder and other system functionalities.
- Provide guidance and strategic direction to the team responsible for managing the enterprise supply chain systems, ensuring optimal system performance and data integrity.
- Analyze supply chain data and KPIs to identify trends, bottlenecks, and areas for optimization.
- Ensure continuous improvement team mindset and drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance supply chain visibility, reduce costs, and improve overall operational efficiency.
- Coordinate with external partners, such as suppliers and logistics providers, to integrate Blue Yonder and other systems effectively into their systems and processes.
- Stay informed about industry trends and best practices in supply chain management and technology, particularly in relation to Blue Yonder, and make recommendations for system enhancements.
- Provide training and support to end-users to ensure their effective utilization of supply chain management systems and adherence to established processes.
- Collaborate with IT teams to ensure system stability, data security, and smooth integration with other business systems.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, Operations Management, or a related field. A master's degree is a plus.
- 7+ years of experience in supply chain system management.
- Strong expertise and proven experience with Blue Yonder or similar supply chain management systems.
- Deep understanding of supply chain principles and best practices, including demand forecasting, inventory optimization, production planning, and logistics management.
- Analytical mindset with excellent problem-solving skills, able to analyze complex data sets and identify optimization opportunities.
- Strong leadership and people management skills, with the ability to lead and inspire cross-functional teams.
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills, able to effectively work with stakeholders at all levels of the organization.
- Proven track record of driving process improvements and delivering measurable results in supply chain management.
- Knowledge of the automotive tire industry and its specific supply chain challenges is highly desirable.
- Relevant certifications in supply chain management and Blue Yonder are advantageous.
- Must be able to travel as needed
Benefits
- Medical, Dental and Vision coverage
- Company paid short term disability and company subsidized long term disability
- Company paid life insurance
- 401(k) with company match and immediate 100% vesting
- Generous paid vacation and paid time off
- Flexible spending account
- Employee assistance program
- Employee automotive service discounts
- And more!
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