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Job Title: Supply Chain Director, North America
Location: Houston, TX (On-site)
About Yinlun TDI LLC
Yinlun TDI LLC is a leading provider of advanced thermal management solutions for the U.S. automotive, commercial truck, and off highway markets. Following the acquisition by Zhejiang Yinlun Co., Ltd., Yinlun TDI has further strengthened its engineering expertise and manufacturing capabilities in the United States. Headquartered in Houston, TX, Yinlun TDI LLC maintains sales and engineering facilities in California, Michigan, and Illinois. With strong support from our parent company, we are well positioned for continued growth across conventional heat exchangers, hybrid, electric vehicle (EV), and autonomous driving sectors. Yinlun TDI LLC is an ISO 14001 and IATF 16949 certified manufacturer of heat exchangers and fluid cooling components for automotive, commercial truck, bus, and industrial markets.
Position Overview
We are seeking an experienced Supply Chain Director / Manager, North America to lead and oversee supply chain activities across the United States and Mexico operations. This position is responsible for strategic sourcing, procurement, supplier management, customs and trade compliance, logistics coordination, inventory optimization, and supply chain risk management. The role will work closely with Operations, Engineering, Quality, Finance, and Sales teams to ensure a stable, cost-effective, and compliant supply chain throughout North America. This position will also support business growth, operational excellence, supplier localization, cost reduction, and customer satisfaction.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead North America supply chain operations across the U.S. and Mexico, including sourcing, procurement, supplier management, logistics, customs compliance, and inventory control.
- Develop and execute sourcing and procurement strategies to support business growth, cost reduction, supplier localization, and supply chain resilience.
- Manage supplier selection, RFQ processes, contract negotiations, supplier performance reviews, audits, and escalation activities.
- Partner with Quality, Engineering, Operations, and Finance teams to support APQP, PPAP, supplier qualification, new product launches, and ongoing production needs.
- Oversee import/export activities, customs brokers, freight forwarders, and logistics providers to ensure cost-effective and compliant cross-border operations.
- Ensure compliance with U.S., Mexico, and international trade regulations, including USMCA requirements, tariff classification, country-of-origin determination, and trade documentation.
- Develop inventory and material planning strategies to improve material availability, inventory accuracy, inventory turns, and working capital efficiency.
- Identify and mitigate supply chain risks related to suppliers, logistics, trade compliance, material shortages, and geopolitical factors.
- Build, develop, and lead supply chain teams across North America while promoting accountability, continuous improvement, collaboration, and operational excellence.
Qualifications
Education
Bachelor’s degree or above in Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Business Administration, Logistics, Operations Management, or a related field.
Professional Experience
- Minimum 10–15 years of progressive supply chain experience in a manufacturing environment.
- Proven experience leading procurement, supplier management, logistics, customs compliance, and inventory management functions.
- Experience supporting manufacturing operations across the United States and Mexico preferred.
- Strong knowledge of strategic sourcing, supplier development, contract negotiation, inventory management, logistics operations, and trade compliance.
- Experience in automotive, industrial, or other complex manufacturing environments preferred.
- Strong understanding of U.S. and Mexico customs regulations, USMCA requirements, import/export processes, and cross-border logistics.
- Demonstrated experience leading cross-functional teams and partnering with Operations, Engineering, Quality, Finance, and Sales.
- Experience in multinational manufacturing organizations supporting North America and Asia preferred.
Skills
- Strong leadership, communication, negotiation, and analytical skills.
- Business acumen with the ability to balance cost, quality, delivery, compliance, and risk.
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced global manufacturing environment.
- Strong problem-solving skills and ability to manage complex supply chain challenges.
- Experience leading cross-functional projects across multiple locations.
- Knowledge of ERP systems, supply chain planning tools, and inventory management processes.
Preferred Qualifications
- Mandarin Chinese and/or Spanish language proficiency preferred.
- Experience working with suppliers and operations in the U.S., Mexico, and China.
- Experience with IATF 16949 manufacturing environments preferred.
- Experience in automotive, commercial vehicle, thermal management, or industrial manufacturing industries.
- Experience leading supplier localization, cost reduction, and supply chain improvement initiatives.
Travel Requirement
This position is based in Houston, Texas, with approximately 30%–50% travel within the United States and Mexico.
Benefits
- Competitive salary and performance-based bonus
- Comprehensive benefits package (medical, dental, vision, life insurance)
- Short-term and long-term disability coverage
- 401(k) with company match
- Paid vacation, sick time, holidays, and floating holidays
- Career growth opportunities in a fast-paced, global environment
Job Title: Supply Chain Director, North America
Location: Houston, TX (On-site)
About Yinlun TDI LLC
Yinlun TDI LLC is a leading provider of advanced thermal management solutions for the U.S. automotive, commercial truck, and off highway markets. Following the acquisition by Zhejiang Yinlun Co., Ltd., Yinlun TDI has further strengthened its engineering expertise and manufacturing capabilities in the United States. Headquartered in Houston, TX, Yinlun TDI LLC maintains sales and engineering facilities in California, Michigan, and Illinois. With strong support from our parent company, we are well positioned for continued growth across conventional heat exchangers, hybrid, electric vehicle (EV), and autonomous driving sectors. Yinlun TDI LLC is an ISO 14001 and IATF 16949 certified manufacturer of heat exchangers and fluid cooling components for automotive, commercial truck, bus, and industrial markets.
Position Overview
We are seeking an experienced Supply Chain Director / Manager, North America to lead and oversee supply chain activities across the United States and Mexico operations. This position is responsible for strategic sourcing, procurement, supplier management, customs and trade compliance, logistics coordination, inventory optimization, and supply chain risk management. The role will work closely with Operations, Engineering, Quality, Finance, and Sales teams to ensure a stable, cost-effective, and compliant supply chain throughout North America. This position will also support business growth, operational excellence, supplier localization, cost reduction, and customer satisfaction.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead North America supply chain operations across the U.S. and Mexico, including sourcing, procurement, supplier management, logistics, customs compliance, and inventory control.
- Develop and execute sourcing and procurement strategies to support business growth, cost reduction, supplier localization, and supply chain resilience.
- Manage supplier selection, RFQ processes, contract negotiations, supplier performance reviews, audits, and escalation activities.
- Partner with Quality, Engineering, Operations, and Finance teams to support APQP, PPAP, supplier qualification, new product launches, and ongoing production needs.
- Oversee import/export activities, customs brokers, freight forwarders, and logistics providers to ensure cost-effective and compliant cross-border operations.
- Ensure compliance with U.S., Mexico, and international trade regulations, including USMCA requirements, tariff classification, country-of-origin determination, and trade documentation.
- Develop inventory and material planning strategies to improve material availability, inventory accuracy, inventory turns, and working capital efficiency.
- Identify and mitigate supply chain risks related to suppliers, logistics, trade compliance, material shortages, and geopolitical factors.
- Build, develop, and lead supply chain teams across North America while promoting accountability, continuous improvement, collaboration, and operational excellence.
Qualifications
Education
Bachelor’s degree or above in Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Business Administration, Logistics, Operations Management, or a related field.
Professional Experience
- Minimum 10–15 years of progressive supply chain experience in a manufacturing environment.
- Proven experience leading procurement, supplier management, logistics, customs compliance, and inventory management functions.
- Experience supporting manufacturing operations across the United States and Mexico preferred.
- Strong knowledge of strategic sourcing, supplier development, contract negotiation, inventory management, logistics operations, and trade compliance.
- Experience in automotive, industrial, or other complex manufacturing environments preferred.
- Strong understanding of U.S. and Mexico customs regulations, USMCA requirements, import/export processes, and cross-border logistics.
- Demonstrated experience leading cross-functional teams and partnering with Operations, Engineering, Quality, Finance, and Sales.
- Experience in multinational manufacturing organizations supporting North America and Asia preferred.
Skills
- Strong leadership, communication, negotiation, and analytical skills.
- Business acumen with the ability to balance cost, quality, delivery, compliance, and risk.
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced global manufacturing environment.
- Strong problem-solving skills and ability to manage complex supply chain challenges.
- Experience leading cross-functional projects across multiple locations.
- Knowledge of ERP systems, supply chain planning tools, and inventory management processes.
Preferred Qualifications
- Mandarin Chinese and/or Spanish language proficiency preferred.
- Experience working with suppliers and operations in the U.S., Mexico, and China.
- Experience with IATF 16949 manufacturing environments preferred.
- Experience in automotive, commercial vehicle, thermal management, or industrial manufacturing industries.
- Experience leading supplier localization, cost reduction, and supply chain improvement initiatives.
Travel Requirement
This position is based in Houston, Texas, with approximately 30%–50% travel within the United States and Mexico.
Benefits
- Competitive salary and performance-based bonus
- Comprehensive benefits package (medical, dental, vision, life insurance)
- Short-term and long-term disability coverage
- 401(k) with company match
- Paid vacation, sick time, holidays, and floating holidays
- Career growth opportunities in a fast-paced, global environment
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A snapshot from current openings nationwide, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- Alvarez & Marsal112
- Turner & Townsend Pty Limited16
- AbbVie10
- Genpact10
- Honeywell10
Top Industries Hiring
- Consulting & Professional Services189
- Technology & Software69
- Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals58
- Healthcare & Medical Services58
- Education55
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in supply chain director jobs.
- 10 or more years of progressive supply chain or operations experience including leadership roles
- Proficiency with ERP platforms such as SAP, Oracle, or equivalent enterprise systems
- Demonstrated experience managing end-to-end supply chain functions including procurement, logistics, and inventory
- Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, business, engineering, or a related field
- APICS CSCP or CPIM certification preferred or required
- Experience leading cross-functional teams and collaborating with finance, manufacturing, and commercial stakeholders
Tips for Your Supply Chain Director Job Search
Quantify your network and cost impact
Supply chain director resumes live or die on numbers. Replace phrases like 'improved efficiency' with the dollar value of inventory reductions, the percentage drop in lead times, or the number of supplier contracts you renegotiated. Hiring managers filter on scale.
Tailor your resume to the industry vertical
A director role in food and beverage supply chain reads very differently from one in aerospace or retail. Mirror the exact terminology in each posting, whether that's cold-chain compliance, just-in-time production, or omnichannel fulfillment, so your resume clears ATS filters.
Target openings matched to your system experience
Many supply chain director postings are written around a specific ERP or TMS platform. If you've led implementations or migrations in SAP, Oracle, or Blue Yonder, lead with that on applications where it's listed as a requirement, not an afterthought.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists supply chain director openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Prepare a case study for the interview
Supply chain director interviews almost always include a scenario question about disruption, a supplier failure, or a cost-reduction mandate. Prepare one real example where you diagnosed the problem, built the cross-functional response, and measured the outcome. Walk through it in under four minutes.
Negotiate scope before you negotiate compensation
Before discussing pay, confirm the reporting structure, budget authority, and whether the role owns procurement, logistics, or both. Directors who accept narrow mandates often find their title outpaces their actual leverage, which limits the next move.
Supply Chain Director Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most supply chain directors?
The companies hiring the most supply chain directors right now include Alvarez & Marsal, Turner & Townsend Pty Limited, and AbbVie, with the largest share of openings in California, Texas, and Massachusetts, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. Demand is especially concentrated in manufacturing-heavy markets and large retail and distribution networks.
How many supply chain director jobs are remote?
About 28% of supply chain director openings are fully remote or hybrid as of June 2026, though the role skews on-site more than many director-level positions. The sub-areas most likely to allow remote flexibility are demand planning, procurement strategy, and supplier analytics, while roles that include plant or distribution center oversight typically require a physical presence.
How do you become a supply chain director?
Most supply chain directors move up through analyst, manager, and senior manager roles over roughly a decade, building expertise in at least two functional areas such as procurement and logistics. Earning an APICS certification strengthens your candidacy, and leading a cross-functional project or a major system implementation is often what separates manager-level candidates from director-ready ones. An MBA accelerates the path at some organizations, particularly in consumer goods and retail.
Can you get a supply chain director job with limited experience?
Candidates with fewer years in formal supply chain roles can compete by demonstrating direct ownership of a supply chain function, even in a smaller company or a narrower scope. A proven record of managing supplier relationships, cutting costs, or reducing lead times in a senior manager or operations manager role often carries more weight than title history alone. Industry-specific certifications and a strong internal referral help close the experience gap.
What does the supply chain director interview process look like?
The process typically runs three to five rounds. An initial recruiter screen is followed by a hiring manager conversation focused on functional depth, then a panel interview with cross-functional leaders from finance, operations, and commercial teams. Many companies add a case study or presentation round where you walk through a supply chain challenge you solved. Final rounds often include a meeting with the VP of operations or a C-suite leader.
Where can I find and apply to supply chain director jobs?
You can find and apply to supply chain director jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from companies across the United States. Search the listings to find roles that match your industry background and functional expertise, then apply directly to each one that fits.
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