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Director of Logistics and Supply Chain

Director of Logistics and Supply Chain

Simco ElectronicsSanta Clara, CA, US
30+ days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
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Job Description

Job Description

Position Overview

The Director of Logistics and Supply Chain is a strategic leadership role responsible for end-to-end logistics operations across SIMCO’s U.S. network of calibration laboratories. This individual will oversee national fleet and logistics management, including lab-to-lab and lab-to-customer shipments, as well as lead all aspects of procurement. The role includes developing corporate-level supplier relationships, managing OEM partnerships, and ensuring continuity of service and supply across the calibration lab network.

This role will also manage a national team of buyers who support local procurement at the lab level, aligning local needs with centralized sourcing strategies. The Director will be a key member of the operations leadership team and report directly to the Vice President of Operations.

Key Responsibilities

Logistics and Fleet Management :

  • Lead logistics planning and execution for SIMCO’s U.S. calibration laboratory network.
  • Manage lab-to-lab and lab-to-customer shipping operations, optimizing for speed, cost, and reliability.
  • Oversee national fleet operations, including vehicle acquisition, utilization, and maintenance strategies.
  • Develop and monitor logistics KPIs to identify improvement opportunities in transit time, cost efficiency, and service quality.

Procurement and Supplier Management :

  • Direct corporate procurement strategy for calibration equipment, tools, and general lab supplies.
  • Establish and maintain strategic relationships with OEM partners and national suppliers.
  • Negotiate and manage corporate-level supply contracts, leveraging economies of scale across the network.
  • Oversee compliance with vendor terms, delivery timelines, and service quality standards.
  • Team and Cross-functional Leadership :

  • Lead and develop a geographically dispersed team of buyers supporting over a dozen labs.
  • Foster collaboration with lab managers, operations leaders, and finance to align supply chain strategy with operational goals. Lead and mentor lab shipping and receiving professionals on a dotted line basis, providing guidance and support.
  • Ensure cross-departmental coordination for forecasting, procurement planning, and demand management of lab supplies and ancillary equipment.
  • Operational Excellence and Compliance :

  • Design and implement process improvements to streamline logistics and procurement workflows.
  • Prepare and present reports on logistics and procurement performance and strategic initiatives to senior management.
  • Lead system optimization efforts related to SIMCO’s Enterprise systems.
  • Develop and manage budgets for logistics operations, tracking expenses and identifying cost-saving opportunities.
  • Ensure regulatory compliance and documentation for all logistics and purchasing activities.
  • Qualifications

  • Experience : Minimum 10 years of progressive experience in logistics, fleet management, supply chain operations, and procurement, including 5+ years in a leadership role.
  • Education : Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, Logistics, Business Administration, or a related discipline. MBA or relevant master’s degree preferred.
  • What We Offer

    Full-time, exempt position, sign on bonus eligible

    Excellent benefits package Employer paid medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, retirement plan, employee funded pre-tax health, childcare spending accounts and tuition reimbursement

    Paid time off with vacation, sick and holiday leave

    SIMCO provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, SIMCO complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, and transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

    About Us

    SIMCO Electronics is the leading provider of calibration and software services for test and measurement instruments used in technology organizations. To learn more about SIMCO Electronics please site our home page at : https : / / www.simco.com / .

    For the second year in a row, SIMCO has been named #1 on a list of "The Best Places to Work" in the Bay Area by the Silicon Valley Business Journal and San Francisco Business Times.

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