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Director, Supply Chain & Factory Services

Danfoss • Ames, IA • 19h ago

Req ID: 49904

Job Location (Short): Ames, IA, USA

Employment Type: Full Time

Segment: Danfoss Power Solutions Segment

Job Category: Supply Chain and Operations

Work Location Type: On-site

The Impact You'll Make

Are you a strategic supply chain leader who is passionate about creating a vision and inspiring others to follow it? As our new Director, Supply Chain & Factory Services , you will do more than just manage operations; you will shape the future of our supply chain and factory services, driving long-term improvements that make a real difference.

This is a role for a true change agent. You will have the autonomy to develop your team, foster a culture of accountability and cooperation, and act as a key liaison between our factory, sales leaders, and customers. Your leadership will directly influence our success.

You will transform data into strategy, using your analytical skills to identify trends and guide our business forward. If you thrive on solving complex challenges and building high-performing teams in a fast-paced environment, this is the opportunity for you.

What You'll Be Doing

Take full ownership of our supply chain performance, driving improvements in key metrics like On-Time-Delivery and inventory management.

Lead, mentor, and empower your Supply Chain and Factory Services teams, building a culture of accountability and continuous growth.

Use data analytics to uncover trends, develop a long-term strategic vision, and drive key improvement initiatives across the site.

Act as a key change agent , building strong relationships across functions to create a cooperative and high-performing environment.

Serve as the primary liaison between the factory, our sales leaders, and customers, ensuring clear communication and strategic alignment.

What We're Looking For

A Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Engineering, or a similar field, combined with at least 3 years of leadership experience.

5+ years of experience end-to-end Supply Chain Management , with a proven track record of driving process improvements, is highly preferred

Hands-on knowledge of SAP.

A strategic and analytical mindset, with the ability to lead change, build relationships, and influence others.

Strong and effective communication and presentation skills in English.

What You'll Get from Us

We promote from within and support your learning with mentoring, training, and access to global opportunities.

You'll have flexibility, autonomy, and support to do your best work while maintaining a healthy work-life balance. Your well-being matters to us.

We strive to create an inclusive work environment where people of all backgrounds are respected, and valued for who they are.

You'll receive benefits like 13th salary, annual bonus, paid vacation, pension plans, personal insurance, and more. These vary by country and contract, but they're worth asking about-we think they're pretty great.

Ready to Make a Difference?

If this role excites you, we'd love to hear from you! Apply now to start the conversation and learn more about where your career can go with us.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or other protected category.

Information at a Glance

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Danfoss engineers solutions that increase machine productivity, reduce emissions, lower energy consumption, and enable electrification.

Our solutions are used in such areas as refrigeration, air conditioning, heating, power conversion, motor control, industrial machinery, automotive, marine, and off- and on-highway equipment. We also provide solutions for renewable energy, such as solar and wind power, as well as district-energy infrastructure for cities.

Our innovative engineering dates back to 1933. Danfoss is family-owned, employing more than 39.000 people, serving customers in more than 100 countries through a global footprint of 95 factories.

Danfoss engineers solutions that increase machine productivity, reduce emissions, lower energy consumption, and enable electrification.

Our innovative engineering dates back to 1933. Danfoss is family-owned, employing more than 39.360 people, serving customers in more than 100 countries through a global footprint of 95 factories.

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