US Director of Supply Chain

Position: US Director of Supply Chain
Location: The Woodlands, Texas or Houston Area.
Status: Permanent, full-time

As the US Director of Supply Chain, you’ll play a pivotal role in shaping the future of Quadra’s US operations. A key member of the US Leadership Team and Advisory Council, you’ll help define strategy, guide expansion, and ensure operational excellence across our growing national footprint.

In this highly influential role, you’ll oversee several critical functions such as Operations and Facility Management, Logistics/3PL, and Health & Safety — while contributing strategic insights to Risk Management, Sustainability, Regulatory Affairs, and Quality initiatives.

Reporting directly to the Senior Vice President - Corporate, you will partner closely with our Commercial team to drive growth, optimize our supply chain performance, and champion a culture of continuous improvement. Your leadership will be central to ensuring Quadra delivers exceptional customer service while maintaining safety, efficiency and cost effectiveness at every step.

Who are we?
Founded over 49 years ago, Quadra is dedicated to its 550+ employees located in Canada and the United States. You will join a North American team that supports clients across the country and across the border. We are one of the largest distributors of chemicals and ingredients in North America and have facilities in strategic locations throughout the US.

At Quadra, we offer not only an engaging culture, a collaborative, family-oriented and supportive environment, but also a lot of autonomy and flexibility. We also offer you the opportunity to be part of a professional, fun, innovative and engaged team in a growing, people-oriented organization that is Great Place to Work® certified in the US. You will work with dynamic colleagues who are eager to share their knowledge and contributions with you.

What would be your main responsibilities in this position?:
Leadership
• Champion a culture of safety accountability and excellence, ensuring that every team member actively contributes to risk mitigation and safe operations
• Define and execute the U.S. supply chain and logistics strategy that supports our growth objectives, customer service excellence and operational efficiency
• Continue to build and lead a high-performing Operations and Logistics team – fostering engagement, empowerment, and ensuring a strong culture of safety, growth and continuous improvement
• Set and communicate clear strategic goals and objectives for the team aligned on the Company’s strategic plan and long-term vision for the U.S. expansion
• Lead organizational change with clarity and purpose, ensuring alignment and flawless execution across functions and business groups.
• Develop and manage financial budgets and KPIs for U.S. operations ensuring effective cost containment and achievement of corporate financial targets
• Responsibility for overall service level, productivity and cost; measure and monitor service levels, productivity parameters through established KPI’s
• Establish and manage relationships with third-party logistics partners, warehouses, and satellite facilities, ensuring contractual compliance, performance, and inventory accuracy.
• Act as a Strategic Partner to the Commercial team and Senior Business Leaders, to optimize business and sales objectives for the Company. Become a partner of choice and demonstrate excellent business acumen to support numerous commercial key projects in the United States.
• Lead and coordinate major capital and infrastructure projects, ensuring they are executed safely, efficiently, and in line with strategic priorities
• Continuously assess organizational capabilities against current and future needs, proactively adjusting to sustain operational excellence and customer satisfaction.
• Represent Quadra in key industry, regulatory, and community discussions related to logistics, infrastructure, and supply chain development in the U.S.

Operations, Safety and Environment
• In collaboration with the Operations and Commercial Business leadership, lead the commissioning and operation of new U.S. facilities, ensuring full compliance, readiness, and alignment with Quadra’s growth plans.
• Drive operational optimization and efficiency initiatives across all U.S. sites, including layout redesign, equipment choices, space utilization, and process enhancements.
• Work in cooperation with other departments to efficiently manage old inventories and meet yearly objectives on inventory accuracy and management
• Oversee compliance with all relevant regulatory programs (e.g. ISO, GDP, BRC, RD, COR etc..) certifications, policies and procedures, internal and external audits to ensure successful qualification within the region
• Ensure all health, safety and