Supply Chain Director

Robert Half Permanent Placement is excited to partner with a successful distributor in the Buffalo, NY area on their search for a skilled and qualified Supply Chain Director. This crucial role will offer leadership and innovation opportunities at a leading company with roots in our area back to the 1970s. This is a Direct Hire position with a starting salary of $1100,000 - $150,000 and includes a comprehensive benefits package plus annual bonus structure. Please note: relocation expenses may be offered for the right candidate!  Responsibilities include but not limited to: Establish and implement supply chain processes and operating practices that improve procurement execution, inventory performance, material availability, logistics, and overall supply continuityEvaluate purchasing and supply chain workflows to uncover inefficiencies, control gaps, risks, and opportunities for greater consistency, then drive appropriate corrective actionsDirect purchasing activities and provide leadership to the Senior Buyer, ensuring supplier commitments, pricing arrangements, inventory requirements, and operational needs are effectively translated into executionMonitor supplier and material performance, coordinate resolution of shortages, quality concerns, pricing or quantity discrepancies, and other purchasing issues, while escalating significant trends and risks to leadershipStrengthen inventory management through improved ERP accuracy, transaction discipline, inventory visibility, demand alignment, usage analysis, and management of excess or slow-moving materialsPartner with Transportation and Distribution leadership to improve freight utilization, routing, carrier performance, warehouse workflows, material handling, order fulfillment, and the cost-effectiveness of internal and external transportationLead cross-functional improvement efforts designed to eliminate unnecessary manual work, reduce bottlenecks and waste, improve documentation and controls, enhance data integrity, and create scalable supply chain processesBachelor’s degree preferred, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience, with at least 10 years of progressively responsible experience spanning supply chain, procurement, purchasing, logistics, inventory, or related operations; demonstrated experience leading supply chain or purchasing personnel is requiredStrong analytical, organizational, communication, problem-solving, and process-development capabilities, with the ability to establish structure in evolving environments, manage multiple priorities, and work effectively with Sales, Finance, Operations, Planning, Transportation, and Distribution teamsAdvanced working knowledge of ERP and inventory systems and Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, along with demonstrated success improving supply chain reporting, data quality, operational controls, and process efficiency; experience in the oil, lubricants, or related industrial products sector and/or a multi-site environment is a huge plusRobert Half is the world’s first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles.Robert Half works to put you in the best position to succeed. We provide access to top jobs, competitive compensation and benefits, and free online training. Stay on top of every opportunity - whenever you choose - even on the go. Download the Robert Half app and get 1-tap apply, notifications of AI-matched jobs, and much more.All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information.© 2025 Robert Half. An Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/Disability/Veterans. By clicking “Apply Now,” you’re agreeing to Robert Half’s Terms of Use and Privacy Notice.