Supply Chain Director

Supply Chain Director – Gotion Inc.

Location: Manteno, IL
Salary: $180,000 – $230,000

Company Overview:
Gotion, Inc. is building a state-of-the-art EV battery manufacturing facility in Manteno, IL. The plant will focus on cell, pack, and energy storage system production, creating approximately 2,600 full-time jobs and playing a strategic role in the U.S. EV battery supply chain.

Position Purpose:
Lead and execute end-to-end supply chain strategy for the Manteno facility, including demand planning, procurement, inbound/outbound logistics, inventory management, warehousing, supplier relationships, and process improvements.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement supply chain strategy aligned with plant objectives.
• Lead multi-functional teams in procurement, logistics, inventory control, warehousing, and supplier quality.
• Manage domestic and global supplier relationships.
• Oversee demand forecasting, MRP, safety stock levels, and inventory optimization.
• Manage inbound and outbound logistics to ensure timely, accurate, and cost-effective material flow.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives (lean, Six Sigma, value stream mapping) to reduce costs and improve efficiency.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory, quality, and sustainability standards.
• Collaborate with production, engineering, quality, and finance teams to align supply chain with business goals.
• Develop and manage departmental budgets and KPIs (inventory turns, supplier on-time performance, logistics cost per unit).
• Mentor and develop supply chain team talent.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Engineering, Business Administration, or related field; MBA preferred.
• 10–15 years of progressive supply chain leadership experience, preferably in high-volume manufacturing or EV/automotive industries.
• Experience managing global supply chains, sourcing strategy, logistics, and inventory management.
• Proficient with ERP/MRP systems and supply chain analytics.
• Strong leadership, team development, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience with lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement methodologies.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Willingness to be based in Manteno, IL, with occasional travel.
• EV battery manufacturing experience is a plus.