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Director of Supply Chain; Battery Materials

Job in Manteno, Kankakee County, Illinois, 60950, USA
Listing for: Jobot
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-01-27
Job specializations:
  • Supply Chain/Logistics
    Procurement / Purchasing, Operations Manager, Logistics Coordination, Inventory Control & Analysis
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 180000 - 250000 USD Yearly USD 180000.00 250000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Position: Director of Supply Chain (Battery Materials)

Overview

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Job details

Salary $180,000 - $250,000 per year

A Bit About Us

A rapidly scaling advanced manufacturing organization operating in the electric vehicle and energy storage sector is building a next-generation production platform in the United States. Supported by global research and development capabilities and deep technical expertise, the company is entering a critical growth phase focused on domestic manufacturing, supply chain localization, and operational excellence. This organization values long-term careers, leadership development, and meaningful impact in the global transition to sustainable energy.

Why join us?

  • End-to-end ownership of supply chain strategy for a large scale, greenfield manufacturing operation
  • Highly visible leadership role partnering directly with operations, engineering, quality, and finance
  • Opportunity to build and optimize domestic and global supply chains from the ground up
  • Direct influence on production ramp, cost structure, and supplier performance during rapid scale
  • Long-term growth opportunity within a global, technology-driven manufacturing platform
Job Details Responsibilities
  • Lead and execute the full supply chain strategy including demand planning, procurement, logistics, inventory, warehousing, and supplier management
  • Build, lead, and develop cross functional teams across procurement, logistics, inventory control, and supplier performance
  • Manage domestic and international supplier relationships to ensure continuity, quality, and cost effectiveness
  • Oversee demand forecasting, MRP planning, safety stock strategy, and inventory optimization
  • Direct inbound and outbound logistics to ensure timely, accurate, and efficient material flow
  • Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on cost reduction, efficiency, and scalability
  • Ensure compliance with regulatory, quality, and sustainability standards
  • Partner closely with production, engineering, quality, and finance leaders to align supply chain with operational goals
  • Establish and manage KPIs including inventory turns, supplier performance, and logistics cost metrics
  • Mentor and develop supply chain leadership and high potential talent
Qualifications

Required

  • Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Engineering, or Business
  • 10 to 15 years of progressive supply chain leadership experience in high volume manufacturing environments
  • Proven experience managing global supply chains, sourcing strategy, logistics, and inventory systems
  • Strong working knowledge of ERP and MRP platforms
  • Demonstrated leadership, team development, and problem solving capability
  • Hands on experience with lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement methodologies

Preferred

  • MBA or advanced degree
  • Experience with in EV, battery, automotive, or complex industrial manufacturing environments
  • Exposure to large scale production ramp or greenfield facility buildouts

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