What compensation range should we expect for a Director of Supply Chain in St. Petersburg?

Current St. Petersburg benchmarks for this role land in the $180K to $305K base + STI/LTI range, with the high end reserved for candidates with directly transferable scale experience and immediate availability. STI and LTI structures vary materially by ownership profile (public, PE-backed, founder-led).

Do you place candidates requiring relocation into St. Petersburg?

Yes. Roughly 35 to 45% of senior Nexoval placements involve relocation. We pre-qualify relocation willingness, family considerations, and total comp impact (including the Florida tax position) before formally presenting a candidate.

How does Nexoval handle confidential or replacement searches?

Most senior mandates we run are confidential. We work under a partner-led engagement model with strict access controls. Incumbent identification is never disclosed and outreach is structured to protect the client's market position throughout the search.

What is the Nexoval Search Partners guarantee?

Every executive placement is backed by a structured replacement guarantee within the guarantee period of up to 180 days after the start date, subject to engagement terms. Our intent is to be measured on retention and impact, not first-day signature.

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The St. Petersburg Advanced Manufacturing Market

St. Petersburg's manufacturing and operations sector features Jabil's global electronics manufacturing services headquarters (one of the world's largest EMS companies) alongside major corporate operations for Raymond James, Home Shopping Network, and Catalina Marketing.

About This Role

The Director of Supply Chain leads the procurement, materials management, and logistics functions for a manufacturing site or business unit, ensuring materials are available to support production schedules while optimizing inventory investment and supply chain cost. This director manages supplier relationships and drives supply chain performance improvement.

Key Responsibilities

Lead supply chain function for a site or business unit including purchasing, materials, and inbound logistics
Own supplier OTD, inventory turns, and total material cost as primary supply chain KPIs
Manage a supplier base of 50-300+ suppliers, prioritizing strategic supplier relationship development
Lead supplier qualification, PPAP/FAI processes, and new supplier development activities
Execute strategic sourcing projects to reduce material cost and improve supply security
Manage MRP/ERP materials planning and work order release to ensure production schedule attainment
Lead S&OP materials input and manage inventory levels to achieve turns targets
Identify and mitigate supply chain risks including sole-source dependencies, geographic concentration, and supplier financial risk
Manage import/export compliance for international materials flow, working with customs brokers
Develop supply chain team through training, vendor management skills development, and career progression

Leading Employers in St. Petersburg

The Advanced Manufacturing talent pool in St. Petersburg is shaped by movement between these anchor employers and their tier-one supplier base:

Jabil HQTech Data

Required Experience & Background

10+ years in supply chain/materials management with 3+ years in a director-level supply chain role
APICS CSCP or CPIM certification strongly preferred
Demonstrated experience managing multi-tier supplier relationships in manufacturing
Track record of material cost reduction and supplier OTD improvement
ERP proficiency (SAP, Oracle, or equivalent) and materials planning expertise
Experience with supplier quality management, PPAP, and new supplier qualification processes

Core Leadership Competencies

Supplier Management: Proven ability to develop and sustain high-performing supplier relationships
Materials Planning: Expertise in MRP/ERP-driven materials planning and inventory optimization
Strategic Sourcing: Skill in designing and executing sourcing strategies that improve cost and supply security
Risk Management: Proactive approach to identifying and mitigating supply chain vulnerabilities
Cross-Functional Partnership: Ability to align supply chain activities with production, quality, and commercial requirements

Regulatory & Compliance Context

Directors of Supply Chain must ensure compliance with ITAR and EAR for controlled goods procurement, customs regulations for international shipments, conflict minerals reporting requirements (Dodd-Frank 1502), and applicable supplier code of conduct and ESG requirements. Import operations require C-TPAT compliance and CBP entry documentation management.

Compensation Benchmarks for St. Petersburg, FL

Indicative range

$180K to $305K base + STI/LTI

Florida has no state individual income tax, a meaningful lever in attracting executives from CA, NY, IL, and the Northeast.

Nexoval Search Partners' Approach in St. Petersburg

Nexoval Search Partners' dedicated Advanced Manufacturing practice maintains active relationships with the executive talent community across St. Petersburg and the broader Florida market. Our consultants conduct thorough market mapping of available passive and active candidates across the region's leading employers, from established industry leaders to innovative growth companies. Every engagement includes confidential outreach, rigorous competency-based assessment, and a shortlist in 3 to 4 weeks and typical completion in 60 to 90 days. Nexoval Search Partners' retained search model and up to 180-day replacement guarantee ensure every executive we place in St. Petersburg, Florida delivers long-term organizational value.

Frequently Asked Questions

For roles of this profile, Nexoval typically presents a calibrated shortlist within 3 to 4 weeks of mandate confirmation. Typical completion takes 60 to 90 days depending on counter-offer dynamics and clearance / background verification timelines.

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