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Position Summary
The Global Supply Chain Leader is responsible for developing and executing the global supply chain strategy of the Advanced Mobility business within DuPont to drive continuous improvement across customer satisfaction, cost competitiveness, and sustainable growth. This critical role provides leadership across planning, procurement, logistics, manufacturing operations, inventory management, supplier performance, and supply chain transformation initiatives.
The successful candidate will lead a high-performing global team, establish strategic supplier partnerships, drive digitalization and continuous improvement, and ensure a resilient, agile, and scalable supply chain capable of supporting business objectives across multiple regions and markets.
The position will report to the Advanced Mobility Integrated Operations Senior Director and a matrixed report to the VP of Supply Chain.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic Leadership
Develop and execute a global supply chain vision aligned with business strategy and growth objectives.
Lead the end-to-end supply chain function, including demand planning, supply planning, sourcing, procurement, manufacturing support, warehousing, transportation, and customer fulfillment.
Drive supply chain transformation initiatives to improve efficiency, resilience, visibility, and customer service.
Identify opportunities to optimize global network design, inventory positioning, and distribution strategies.
Operational Excellenc e
Establish and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) related to service, cost, quality, inventory, and delivery performance.
Lead initiatives to improve forecast accuracy, inventory turns, working capital performance, and on-time delivery.
Drive Lean and continuous improvement methodologies across the supply chain organization.
Implement best practices to improve operational effectiveness and scalability.
Supplier & Contract Manufacturing Leadership
Develop strategic sourcing and supplier management programs to ensure quality, cost competitiveness, and supply continuity of contract manufacturing network.
Partner closely with commercial teams to enable customer value, differentiation, and growth.
Improve service levels through demand planning accuracy, inventory optimization, and responsive logistics.
Build strong executive-level relationships with key suppliers and external partners.
Partners with Procurement to negotiate strategic contracts and agreements that optimize value and reduce risk.
Establish supplier performance management processes and drive continuous improvement.
Risk Management & Resilience
Develop and maintain comprehensive supply chain risk management strategies.
Lead business continuity planning and supply disruption mitigation efforts.
Ensure compliance with global trade regulations, import/export requirements, and industry standards.
Monitor geopolitical, economic, and environmental risks impacting global operations.
Digital Transformation & Analytics
Champion the adoption of advanced planning systems, automation, AI-enabled forecasting, and supply chain analytics.
Utilize data-driven decision-making to improve supply chain performance and visibility.
Lead ERP and supply chain technology implementations and optimization initiatives.
Develop dashboards and reporting mechanisms for executive leadership.
Leadership & Talent Development
Lead, coach, and develop a global team of supply chain professionals.
Foster a culture of accountability, innovation, collaboration, and continuous…