Director of Supply Chain

Alamo Group Ag Americas (a member of Alamo Group Inc.) is currently accepting applications to fill the position of Director of Supply Chain.

 

To apply for this position, go to www.bushhog.com

 

Alamo Group offers competitive pay and a wide range of employee benefits including:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Program with a Company Match
• Profit-Sharing
• Paid Vacation, Sick Leave, and Holidays
• Company Paid Short and Long-Term Disability Programs
• Wellness Programs
• Employee Assistance Programs
• Training and Development Programs
• Employee Tuition Reimbursement and Dependent Scholarship Programs
• And much more

Qualifications

Position Summary: 

 

Bush Hog, RhinoAg, and Dixie Chopper are among the most recognized and successful brands in the Agricultural and Outdoor Power Equipment industries.  The Director of Supply Chain is a critical leadership role within the company and is responsible for supporting organizational goals related to profitability, return on investment, inventory turnover, and workplace safety.  The Director of Supply Chain is responsible for developing and leading the organization’s end‑to‑end supply chain strategy, ensuring efficient procurement, production planning, inventory management, logistics, and distribution. This leader drives operational excellence, builds scalable processes, manages vendor relationships, and ensures alignment with financial and business goals.

The Director of Supply Chain role requires a strategic thinker with strong analytical capabilities and the ability to lead cross‑functional teams in a fast‑paced environment.

 

Core Competencies for this position include:

• Learning
• People Relations
• Communication
• Position/Tech Knowledge
• Results Driven

 

Essential Functions of the Job:

• Develop and implement materials management strategies, policies, and processes to optimize inventory levels, reduce waste, streamline operations, and align with overall business objectives
• Manage the materials lifecycle—from forecasting and demand planning to inventory optimization and warehouse operations—to ensure availability, accuracy, and cost-effectiveness
• Build and maintain strong vendor relationships, negotiate terms, address quality issues, and drive continuous performance improvements
• Oversee sourcing strategies, supplier selection, negotiation, and contract management
• Evaluate supplier performance and drive improvements in quality, cost, and delivery
• Set policies and controls that maintain appropriate inventory levels while minimizing carrying costs
• Monitor inventory accuracy and ensure effective SKU lifecycle management
• Lead all aspects of logistics, transportation, and distribution network optimization
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements related to domestic and international shipping
• Implement systems that improve on‑time delivery and overall customer satisfaction
• Establish KPIs and reporting mechanisms for supply chain metrics including cost, quality, service, and efficiency
• Use data analytics and technology to enhance visibility and decision-making
• Implement and maintain ERP and supply chain management systems
• Lead, coach, and mentor materials management teams—including procurement specialists, warehouse staff, and logistics coordinators—fostering collaboration and operational excellence
• Develop and manage departmental budgets, financial forecasts, and cost-reduction initiatives, while monitoring metrics like inventory turnover, carrying cost, and service levels
• Responsible for coordinating purchasing, inventory management, production scheduling, shipping and trucking department
• Responsible for Materials Management and Control

  

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSA’s):

• Experience in all