Director, Global Supply Chain & Sourced Product

Director, Global Supply Chain & Sourced Product

The comprehensive compensation package for this role is competitive,

and will be determined based on the successful candidate’s

skills, experience, and overall qualifications

For over 100 years, we’ve manufactured high-quality products right here in the USA. We still operate out of our Oregon-based factory to this day, producing innovative, battle-proven optics for the world's most relentless hunters, shooters, law enforcement officers, and military personnel. Regardless of the product, whether it's a red dot or a riflescope, we design and manufacture it with one goal in mind—to ensure it performs for life.

At Leupold and Stevens we’re American to the Core and passionate about what we do.  Product excellence and uncompromising quality are our top priorities. We’ve built a collaborative, high performance culture where team players with innovative ideas and a sense of urgency thrive.

Our benefits package is amazing:

• affordable health and dental insurance
• a strong commitment to training and professional development including an internal skills development program for all manufacturing team members
• a generous tuition reimbursement program
• company contributions up to 8% of base pay into a 401K retirement account
• profit sharing
• and great product discounts (to name a few)

What You’ll Be Doing as a Director, Global Supply Chain & Sourced Product:

This role plays a critical senior leadership role in shaping and executing the company’s global supply chain strategy. This position is ideal for a dynamic leader with a passion for the industry and deep product knowledge, who thrives on building strong supplier partnerships and driving operational excellence. The role influences key business outcomes by ensuring reliable supply, optimizing inventory, and fostering supplier relationships that serve as true extensions of our business.

This role executes a comprehensive global supply chain strategy for the Company, to include a strong focus on sourced products. Drives initiatives that ensure efficient, cost-effective systems and processes to support customer order fulfillment, supply chain planning, inventory management, global sourcing strategies, and purchasing activities. Demonstrates deep product knowledge and a passion for the industry to align supply chain decisions with customer expectations and market trends.

• Partners with the VP, Manufacturing & Global Supply Chain to define and develop global supply chain strategies and action plans that support the Company’s business objectives. 
• Oversees supply chain planning activities for sourced products across multiple categories, ensuring accurate forecasting, inventory optimization, and timely delivery to meet customer demand. 
• Partners with the internal Inventory Manager to ensure appropriate inventory levels are maintained to support internal production needs while balancing cost and service objectives. 
• Develops and executes global sourcing strategies for component parts and finished goods, leveraging market insights and product expertise to drive competitive advantage. 
• Leads supplier development and partnership oversight, working closely with commodity managers to ensure suppliers are treated as strategic extensions of the business. Builds strong, collaborative relationships that foster innovation, quality, and reliability. 
• Collaborates with Engineering on New Product Introduction (NPI) activities, ensuring supply chain readiness, supplier capability, and timely sourcing of components to support product launches.
• Participates in the development and implementation of new or improved supply chain systems and architecture to enhance value chain performance and scalability. 
• Partners cross-functionally to ensure supply chain processes deliver cost-effective, efficient operations while maintaining customer satisfaction and achieving business goals. 
• Develops and tracks metrics and success criteria for all supply chain initiatives, ensuring continuous improvement and alignment with strategic objectives. 
• Leads, motivates, and develops supply chain team members, fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and passion for the industry.

Skills and Experience You’ll Need as a Director, Global Supply Chain & Sourced Product:

• Bachelor’s degree in business or purchasing and 10+ years of progressive industry-specific experience in global sourcing, production planning, inventory management, and purchasing. Minimum of 5 years in a leadership/management role. Master’s Degree preferred. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
• Industry Passion & Product Knowledge: Demonstrated enthusiasm for the industry and deep understanding of product categories to inform sourcing decisions and supplier partnerships. 
• Global Supply Chain Expertise: Proven ability to develop and execute global sourcing strategies, manage complex supply networks, and optimize supply chain performance. 
• Supplier Relationship Management: Skilled in building and maintaining strategic supplier partnerships, ensuring alignment with business objectives and fostering innovation. 
• Inventory Collaboration: Experience partnering with internal inventory management teams to balance production needs, cost efficiency, and service levels. 
• Analytical & Strategic Thinking: Strong ability to analyze data, identify trends, and develop actionable strategies to improve supply chain effectiveness. 
• Leadership & Team Development: Ability to lead, mentor, and inspire teams to achieve operational excellence and continuous improvement. 
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Effective communicator and collaborator across multiple departments, driving alignment and shared success.

Work Environment for a Director, Global Supply Chain & Sourced Product:

Work is performed in a normal office environment with exposure to the manufacturing environment. Travel required “as needed”, with international travel approximately 4 times a year.

For details on positions and to apply, go to:

www.leupold.com/careers

Leupold & Stevens, Inc.

14400 NW Greenbrier Parkway

Beaverton, Oregon 97006

* A core business objective at Leupold & Stevens is to maintain a workplace in which each employee can achieve their full potential.  The company was founded on the principle of giving customers and our team members ‘A Square Deal’; to us, this means advocating for the employment opportunities and advancements of all individuals regardless of race, color, sex, national origin, age, religion, physical or mental disability, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by law. We resolutely believe all aspects and privileges of employment should be determined by skills and behaviors, not personal identities.

* With our commitment to make our application process and workplace accessible for individuals with disabilities, we will provide reasonable accommodations, upon request, for an individual applicant to participate in the job application process.  To request an accommodation to the application process, please send an email to [email protected] or call (503) 646-9171 and a Leupold & Stevens representative will contact you.

* Leupold & Stevens, Inc. is a drug free workplace.  All final candidates must successfully pass a pre-employment drug screen and background check.

* Leupold & Stevens, Inc. complies with all applicable FAR & DFAR regulations.

* We hire U.S. citizens and persons lawfully authorized to work in the U.S. All new employees must complete an INS Employment Eligibility Verification Form (I-9). Positions may require a deemed export control license for compliance with applicable laws and regulations. Placement is contingent on Leupold & Stevens, Inc.’s ability to apply for and obtain an export control license on your behalf.