Founded in 1937 and headquartered in Kaufman, TX, Galleher Industries (Galleher) is a manufacturer and value-added distributor of metal, lumber, and other components to commercial truck body and trailer manufacturers (OEMs) and service centers and fleet operators (aftermarket). The company has a strong record of growth and profitability, including recent expansions into the Texas and New Jersey markets.
Boyne Capital is a Miami, FL-based Private Equity firm that seeks to forge lasting and collaborative relationships with companies whose founders and families are still deeply involved in growing their businesses. Boyne partnered with existing management to recapitalize Galleher in late 2021. Galleher has more than doubled over the last two years through organic initiatives and strategic acquisitions.
Opportunity
Reporting to and working closely with the Chief Executive Officer (CEO), the Director of Procurement will serve as a critical leader in optimizing the purchasing process, inventory management, and supply chain at Galleher. This position requires a supply chain professional with specific experience in international purchasing and importing.
Responsibilities
Establish centralized purchasing processes across the organization to ensure streamlined purchasing.
Analyze data and trends in NetSuite to identify opportunities to improve working capital and optimize inventory levels, while mitigating the risk of stockouts and managing physical inventory constraints.
Manage shipping routes to identify opportunities for cost savings and/or improved shipping times.
Monitor and manage inter-facility inventory transfers to ensure each facility is appropriately stocked
Analyze cost data to inform "manufacture" vs. "purchase" decisions.
Identify potential alternative products and bring to the attention of the CEO to socialize with customers.
Manage physical capacity constraints for inventory.
Regularly research alternative suppliers to provide supply chain redundancy and ensure best pricing from existing suppliers.
Negotiate pricing, payment terms, and other arrangements with various suppliers.
Qualifications
7+ years of experience with international importing.
Significant experience managing procurement.
Proven track record overseeing supply chain operations in a multi-facility, high SKU count environment.
Demonstrated success managing multiple vendors, including pricing negotiations and alternate vendor sourcing.
Experience using NetSuite or comparable ERP systems or inventory management systems.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Highly organized and detail-oriented.
Strong financial acumen and prior P&L responsibilities, experience managing to KPIs preferred.