Videndum Creative Solutions (VCS) is an Oscar-winning team of creatives and innovators who build the tools that professionals use to craft their stories. With the Teradek, SmallHD and Wooden Camera brands, VCS focuses on developing technologies and solutions that help drive multimedia production to new creative heights.
From wireless video and live streaming solutions to professional monitors and rigging accessories, Videndum Creative Solutions products are used in film, television, streaming, sports, governments and organizations around the world.
What will I be doing?
As the Director of Purchasing & Supply Chain Operations at Videndum Creative Solution, you'll lead the strategic direction and execution of our global supply chain, overseeing sourcing, procurement, logistics, inventory management, production, and distribution. You will be both a strategic leader and a hands-on operator, directly engaging in detailed supply chain activities where needed to ensure successful execution. You'll build and optimize a high-performing network that ensures efficiency, compliance, and cost-effectiveness across all operations.
You'll manage supplier relationships, drive process improvements, and collaborate with finance and production teams to align supply chain strategy with business goals. As a key member of the leadership team, you'll champion innovation, implement new technologies, and foster a culture of operational excellence and continuous improvement. You will also lead and personally drive key supply chain projects, including vendor transitions, outsourcing initiatives, and implementation of new operational capabilities.
A typical day might include the following
Manage and optimize a global supply chain logistics network with multiple supply points
Ensure all regulatory and compliance measures are met within global guidelines. Specifically experienced with recent tariff regulations
Analyzing material movement to develop both short- and long-range programs to minimize inventory costs, meet schedule requirements, and mitigate risk
Managing and maintaining supplier relationships, monitoring their performance, and proactively addressing supply issues
Collaborating with finance, planning, and materials management to determine and maintain optimal inventory levels
Actively seeking out and implementing continuous improvement initiatives within planning and procurement, including process improvement and cost savings
Leading and executing supply chain-related projects from concept to completion
Provide leadership and support to planning and procurement
Establishes, implements, and communicates the strategic direction of the organization's operations division.
Collaborates with other VCS affiliates and departments to carry out the organization's goals and objectives.
Identifies, recommends, and implements new processes, technologies, and systems to improve and streamline organizational processes in manufacturing on-site
Ensures that departmental decisions and project plans, such as those for staffing, development, organization, material efficiency, hardware acquisitions, and facilities, are in line with the organization's business plan and vision.
Reviews and approves cost-control reports, cost estimates, and staffing requirements for projects.
Establishes and administers the department's budget.
Presents periodic performance reports and metrics to the chief financial officer and other leadership.
Maintains knowledge of emerging technologies and trends in operations management.
Identifies training needs and ensures proper training is developed and provided.
Implements Health and Safety Program
Performs other related duties as assigned.
Qualified candidates must have
Bachelor's degree in supply chain management or a similar field
10+ years of global supply chain management and operations experience in a tech manufacturing environment
Demonstrated ability to manage cost performance, supply chain practices, and execution across a variety of product lines from multiple sources
Experience in purchasing electrical components and maintaining contract manufacturing relationships
Experience in overseas relations and tariff regulations
Experience in weekly and monthly operation output deliveries
Demonstrated experience managing and delivering complex supply chain projects
Proven leadership experience
Strong analytical, financial, and P&L skills required to succeed
Capacity to build relationships internally & externally
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
More important information for you
This position is based in the Irvine, CA office
Reporting to the CEO
This position full full-time, exempt
Why Creative Solutions?
Paid Holidays
Paid Time Off
Health insurance (incl. dental and vision)
Life Insurance and additional ancillaries
401(k) matching
Free EV Charging
* Vibrant and welcoming work environment that embraces fun and camaraderie
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