Job Title: Director
Department: Global Supply Chain & Logistics
Status: Regular Full-Time, Exempt
Location: Nashville, Tennessee International Headquarters
Purpose and Scope
Working with and reporting directly to the Corporate Controller, the Director – Global Supply Chain & Logistics (GSC&L) serves as a key member of the Gideons International Headquarters (IHQ) Leadership Team. This role is responsible for leading and managing vital initiatives for the Association to print, procure, publish & ship all Scriptures and Merchandise, plus other Procurement items, for The Gideons International spanning some 200 countries. In addition, this role ensures full compliance with all applicable procedures, policies and directives as laid out and approved by the International Cabinet. This role is also responsible for overseeing the Third-Party Logistics (3PL) network including the warehousing and fulfillment of Scriptures to pre-determined destinations around the world at a competitive cost with the minimal time necessary to ship product to where needed. This role is responsible for managing inventory of all Scripture products throughout the global ministry by identifying the optimal order and inventory quantities to be maintained by distribution location around the world. This role will provide expert leadership and guidance across all Supply Chain initiatives and services. This role serves as a liaison from International Headquarters to both the Executive Committee and to the International Countries organizations. This role will consistently develop new ideas to assist in the Association’s overall strategic plan and inspire the membership. The GSC&L Director is a strong executive leader combining spiritual maturity, ability to drive results through people and business management skills to establish Christ-centered excellence in long-range goals, strategies, plans and policies for all domestic and international scripture procurement & distribution activities.
Essential Job Functions
Spiritual Maturity
- Maintains a personal relationship with Jesus Christ. Is a consistent witness for Jesus Christ, maintains a courteous, Christ-like attitude in dealing with people within and outside of The Gideons International, and faithfully upholds The Gideons International’s ministry in prayer.
Ministry Leadership
- Work with the Controller to provide guidance and act as staff liaison to relevant International Cabinet committees, including but not limited to the International Finance Committee, International Countries Committee and Executive Committee.
- Champion a customer-centric and member-centric environment.
Scripture Publishing, Printing & Procurement
- Lead the initiative to select and implement 3PL Scripture Hubs across the globe, with a focus on availability of Scripture at a competitive delivered cost.
- Implement and lead continuous improvement initiatives throughout the printing, procurement and fulfillment process, working with our key partners & vendors, focusing on Scripture availability, cost optimization, vendor satisfaction, while maintaining Scripture quality standards.
- Develop and implement a strategic supplier strategy including de-risking the production, storage and shipment of Scripture around the world in order to minimize ‘out of stock’ situations.
- Define a comprehensive Vendor Management strategy including all key print partners, 3PLs, Bible Societies and key raw material suppliers.
- Ensure the quality of Scripture product and services is maintained.
- Lead the development and implementation of a strategy to continuously review cost of our Scriptures. This includes leading a global team to optimize the use of new or existing systems, technology and initiatives to ensure a global network of qualified printers, vendors, publishers, Bible Societies, paper manufacturers, cover material vendors. Actively assesses, advocates and proposes initiatives to the Controller for implementation.
Inventory Management
- Lead the development and implementation of a cohesive and disciplined Inventory management system which helps improve understanding and visibility of global inventories. Utilize existing global systems (e.g., NetSuite or proprietary systems) and train & engage our international regional directors to provide support where needed.
- In conjunction with Finance, provide oversight for on-line inventory of our merchandise products, targeted at membership engagement.
- Align with the Finance organization to provide timely Supply Chain and Inventory updates impacting monthly projected Cash Flow.
- Ensure member and team communications align with the conservative, evangelical foundations of the Gideons International.
- Drive ongoing improvement in the products and services provided to members to reinforce the themes of initiatives approved by the International Cabinet.
- Coordinate the provision of ministry promotion materials and membership merchandise to ensure materials help promote the ministry effectively at the state, camp, and member level.
- Develop processes to shorten the time for camps/members/countries to obtain Scripture or other needed items.
Logistics Services & Execution
- Lead the development and implementation of approved initiatives for Gideons International logistics services around the world.
- Provide oversight and reporting for approved initiatives and services, ensuring products are maintained through the lifecycle. Current products include all Scriptures including full bibles, vest pocket testaments, coat pocket testaments and other special item Scriptures.
- Drive improvement to the logistics solutions provided by our printers and other vendors. Develop an understanding of current fulfillment channels and (where needed) endeavor to find alternatives to enable fulfillment to any blocked shipping destinations.
International Countries Support
- Work with International Directors and Regional Directors to guide the process in managing inventory, placing orders when Scripture is needed, and all logistic arrangements to deliver Scripture orders on time and on budget at the distribution location.
- Lead coordination between the Global Supply Chain & Logistics and the International Countries administration office in IHQ, and other locations when needed.
Team Leadership
- Lead, develop and inspire a team of Supply Chain professionals including hiring, goal setting, performance management, and division of responsibility.
- Ensure adherence to annual budget and approved spend levels.
Working Relationships
Reports To: Corporate Controller
People Management Responsibility: Lead a direct team of 10 Supply Chain professionals along with providing direction to several indirect reports.
Works Closely With: Officers, all Headquarters Staff, International Countries staff and International Cabinet and Committees
Essential Knowledge, Skills, And Training & Development
Non-physical
- Follow verbal and written instructions
- Ability to use NetSuite, PC and widely used software applications, especially Microsoft Office applications
- Ability to learn new software applications as necessary
- Ability to provide analytical skills
- Ability to communicate effectively with all HQ team members and membership
Physical
- Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to stand, walk, sit, talk, and hear. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision.
- Extensive travel by automobile and air.
Mission Critical Competencies
SHARED VALUES
- Integrity
- Excellence
- Open Communication
- Stewardship
CORE COMPETENCIES
- Actively learns, demonstrates and fosters the Association’s culture in all actions and words. Takes personal initiative and is a positive example for others to emulate.
- Ability to understand the fundamental ministry drivers and communicate the state of ministry and provide strategic recommendations to leadership.
- Proven ability to keep a big picture perspective while dealing with very detailed information.
- Knowledge of economics/ financial investment analysis/ industry best practices, and general accounting and controls
- Well informed in current world-wide economic trends
- Business Analyst & Negotiator
- Foster Open Communications and Approachability
- Positive and Constructive Attitude
- Process Management
- Decision Quality
- Problem Solving
- Dealing with Ambiguity
- Perspective
- Managerial Courage
- Ability to challenge the status quo
Work Environment And Time Requirements
- Climate-controlled office environment
- 8-hour workday
- Variations in work volume sometimes require extended working hours
- Travel required as necessary
Minimum Qualifications
- Active Gideon Member in good standing.
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience with at least 10 years of experience and a track record of success in Supply Chain/Business Management
- Excellence in organizational management with the ability to coach a staff to manage and develop high-performance teams and implement extraordinary program strategies
- Significant experience in negotiation with various parties, including printers, publishers, Bible Societies, paper and cover material manufacturers around the world
- Good understanding of other cultures & business environments
- Deep experience in program budgeting and fiscal management
- Analytic and decisive decision maker with the ability to prioritize and communicate to staff key objectives and tactics necessary to achieve organizational goals
- Unwavering commitment to quality programs and data-driven program evaluation driving to cost reduction in every area of publishing, procurement & logistics
- Strong written and verbal communicator; a persuasive and passionate communicator and negotiator
- Action-oriented, entrepreneurial, flexible, and innovative approach to operational management
- PC experience, especially in Microsoft Office applications
- Successful completion of a drug and background screen
This Job Description is for general purposes and guidelines only and should not be considered all-inclusive. Neither does the receipt of this job description constitute an employment contract. Furthermore, it should be known that this list of job requirements is subject to change without written notice.
