Head of Supply Chain, Mobile Cooling Solutions
- Katy
- Hybrid
About the position
Igloo Products Corp is an iconic and fast-growing American brand known for exceptional and durable performance for everyday cooler needs. After more than 75 years of as the leader as a housewares brand, Igloo has pivoted to a high growth lifestyle brand for outside activities associated with fun, family and friends
Founded in as a metalworking shop bringing fresh cold water to Texas workers in the field to inventing the Playmate to becoming America’s most recognizable brand of ice chests, the Igloo story spans more than 75 years of delivering coolness to the world. Today, Igloo has 90% + brand awareness and is #1 in market share in the US, is a pioneer in sustainability for our category with the launch of biodegradable coolers and coolers made with from post-consumer recycled resin and other sustainable materials and has a growing DTC business allowing us to build direct relationships with our consumers. In 2021, Igloo was acquired by Dometic Brands and now there is the opportunity to Globally grow both brands together.
We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Head of Supply Chain, for our Mobile Cooling Solutions division. This leadership role will be responsible for overseeing the development and execution of Sales and Operations Planning from demand planning to sourcing components and ensuring product quality and efficiency. You will lead the sourcing strategy for various cooling solutions, including Active Coolers, Passive Coolers, Hydration Systems, and Soft Sides, to meet the evolving needs of our clients.
The ideal candidate must have a proven track record in sourcing, demand planning, supply chain management, and operational excellence within a consumer goods or hardware-focused industry. Strong leadership, strategic thinking, and cross-functional collaboration are essential for success in this role.
Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities:
Key Responsibilities:
Strategic Planning & Sustainability:
- Develop and Implement supply chain strategies to maximize efficiency and cost benefit
- Manage the divisions projects to move to a more sustainable supply chain organization including ;
- Reaching our sustainability road map :Solar energy procurement/systems ;Green House Gas reduction on imported products, etc
Sourcing & Procurement Management:
- Lead sourcing strategies for Active Coolers, Passive Coolers, Hydration Systems, and Soft Sides, ensuring cost-effectiveness, quality, and timely delivery.
- Develop and maintain relationships with suppliers, manufacturers, and vendors across global and local markets.
- Manage supplier negotiations, contracts, and agreements to optimize cost, quality, and lead times, and make sure that CO2 emission reduction activities are taken
- Continuously assess and identify opportunities for supplier diversification, risk mitigation, and quality improvement.
- Continuous work with supplier development and compliance
Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs):
- Develop, implement, and continually improve SOPs for sourcing, and operational efficiency across the mobile cooling product range
- Collaborate with design, sales, engineering, and production teams to align sourcing strategies with product development requirements.
Product Sourcing Lifecycle Management:
- Oversee the sourcing and manufacturing of components throughout the product lifecycle, from initial concept to final delivery. Phase in & phase out
- Collaborate with the R&D and product development teams to ensure new product designs align with sourcing capabilities and cost objectives.
- Provide strategic oversight for inventory management, ensuring product availability aligns with demand forecasts and market trends.
Demand Planning and Inventory Management:
- Drive the forecast process based on global demand leveraging sell through data and market conditions to ensure an accurate consensus forecast.
- Manage inventory levels to ensure the right products are available at the right time.
- Cross functional collaboration to ensure delivery to the customer remain at a high level
Sales & Operations Planning
- Lead the end-to-end S&OP process, including demand planning, supply planning, inventory management, and capacity planning. Facilitate monthly meetings and collaborate with Sales, Marketing, Finance, and Supply Chain teams to align on forecasts and plans.
Team Leadership & Collaboration:
- Lead and manage a team of sourcing specialists, operations professionals, and other key stakeholders to ensure seamless execution of SOPs and sourcing strategies.
- Act as a key cross-functional liaison with departments such as logistics, supply chain, finance, and sales to align goals and drive efficiency across the company.
- Provide mentorship and professional development to team members, fostering a collaborative and high-performance culture.
What do we offer?
You are offered an interesting role in a dynamic, fast paced and global environment with great opportunities to grow and take on new challenges. The growth at Dometic is continuous – which gives you great possibilities to evolve with the company.
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Life Insurance
- Short term & Long-term disability
- Accidental death insurance
- Supplemental life insurance
- Company paid holidays
- Flexible Spending Accounts
Work with great people
Skills & Requirements
A suitable background would be a solid experience within the following qualifications and experiences:
- Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Engineering, or a related field.
- Certifications in Supply Chain or and Sourcing Management (e.g., CPSM, CSCP) are a plus.
- 8+ years of experience in sourcing, demand planning, supply chain, and procurement, with at least 3 years in a leadership role.
- Experience in managing mobile cooling products (Active Coolers, Passive Coolers, Hydration Systems, or similar consumer goods) is highly preferred.
- Demonstrated experience in developing and implementing Standard Operating Procedures and optimizing product sourcing processes.
To be successful in this role, we believe that you possess the following skills, competencies & characteristics: (Include Preferred qualifications if any, here)
- Excellent negotiation and supplier management abilities.
- Solid understanding of product development, manufacturing processes, and cost analysis.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with multiple departments and stakeholders.
- Preferred:
- Experience with global sourcing and managing international suppliers.
- Knowledge of sustainability practices and environmentally responsible sourcing.
Preferred:
- Experience with global sourcing and managing international suppliers.
- Knowledge of sustainability practices and environmentally responsible sourcing.
And of course – our Core Values
To thrive and succeed in this role, you understand the importance of our core values – Together We build our future, We play to win, We embrace change and We walk the talk; these values reflect the heart and soul of Dometic and they define what it takes to work here and how we do things.
Dometic operates with a 4+1 policy, 4 days per week in the office and the possibility to work 1 day per week remotely. We see the social aspect of being in the office, meeting colleagues, having short coffee break interactions or a quick face to face meeting as key to success as we become more productive and fast paced in terms of problem solving, learning, cross functional collaboration and not the least in a way to have fun at work!
Are you our next star? Then we would love to see your application.
Dometic is passionate about building together an inclusive and equitable working environment, that respects individual strengths, views, and experiences. We believe that diversity enables us to thrive across our differences. Be yourself and join us!
Igloo offers equal opportunities for everyone. Equal opportunities mean that all employees shall be treated according to their abilities and qualifications in every employment decision, including but not limited to hiring, advancement, compensation benefits, training, lay-offs and termination. Any form of discrimination or harassment against employees due to personal factors, such as gender, ethnicity, skin color, age, sexual orientation, religion, nationality, disability and pregnancy or employees with family responsibilities is prohibited.
All applicants must be at least 18 years old and legally authorized to work in the United States on a permanent basis.
Igloo supports and respects the protection of internationally proclaimed human rights. We do not tolerate child labor or any form of modern slavery, including forced, bonded or compulsory labor, physical or psychological punishment or human trafficking.
About the company
The Mobile Cooling Solutions segment is comprised of the teams globally responsible for Dometic’s active and passive coolers and hydration, as well as the Igloo and Cool Gear brands. With offices across the globe, we are a group of people who are passionate about keeping your food and beverages cold so you can stay cool, wherever life or your latest adventure takes you.
Dometic is a global market leader in the mobile living industry. Millions of people around the world use Dometic products in outdoor, residential, and professional applications. Our motivation is to create smart, sustainable, and reliable products with outstanding design for an outdoor and mobile lifestyle in the areas of Food & Beverage, Climate, Power & Control, and Other Applications. Dometic employs approximately 8.000 people worldwide, had net sales of SEK 27.8 billion (USD 2.6 billion) in 2023 and is headquartered in Stockholm, Sweden.
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