Director of Supply Chain

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Serve as a strategic, cross-functional leader, guiding key supply chain functions and collaborating closely with all areas of the business. This role requires exceptional interpersonal, communication, and problem-solving skills to drive alignment, foster collaboration, and deliver integrated solutions across the organization. 
• Sponsor and support the SIOP / S&OP (Sales & Operations Planning) program and process cross functionally across the business to drive revenue growth, deliver exceptional customer service, reduce cost, and reduce waste while building supply chain excellence across the organization.  
• Dynamically manage commodity PPV (Purchase Price Variance) to optimize financial results for the business, including understanding and reacting to commodity markets, positional hedging, tariffs, and timing of procurement and production around dynamic market changes on the commodity level. 
• Drive excellence with supplier performance and cost management across all inputs to the manufacturing of high-quality products. 
• Develop and elevate the Supply Chain function by building a high-performing team, optimizing organizational structure, enhancing cross-functional collaboration, and advancing key capabilities including MRP, demand planning, and a fully integrated S&OP (SIOP) process to support enterprise-wide planning and execution.  
• Willingness to operate a level or two down in the supply chain operations to address issues, coach, put in place systems and stabilize and improve core functional capability.  
• Develop and execute comprehensive supply chain initiatives and strategies that optimize our end-to-end supply chain to achieve company goals and align with overall strategic objectives. 
• Demonstrates a hands-on leadership style by working alongside frontline employees to identify operational gaps and opportunities, while fostering engagement and ensuring employee voices are reflected in supply chain decision-making.
• Establish and oversee best practice key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure and enhance supply chain performance supported by clear and actionable dashboards for each functional area.  
• Formulate and execute e-sourcing and procurement strategies to source high-quality raw materials, packaging, and other supplies at competitive prices, while maintaining and improving supplier relationships. 
• Develop and manage alternative suppliers to ensure supply chain resilience and flexibility, and establish key supplier partnerships, negotiate contracts and pricing formulas. 
• Oversee outsourcing strategies for co-manufacturing and co-packing, both domestically and internationally, to enhance operational flexibility and cost-effectiveness. 
• Works closely with other Operations and Supply Chain functions (Logistics, Warehousing, DSD operations, Plant Operations). 
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to streamline operations, reduce costs, and maintain high-quality standards and regulatory compliance.   Supports the overall company cost savings plans. 
• Oversee production planning and scheduling to ensure efficient resource utilization, minimize lead times, and meet production targets while maintaining product quality standards. 
• Oversee, continue to develop, and support the demand planning function to ensure accurate forecasting and efficient inventory levels.  
• Develop and implement risk management strategies to mitigate supply chain disruptions, ensuring business continuity, including risk around supplier and CoMan reliability. 
• Ensures FSQA requirements are met or exceeded in CoMan and Supplier supply chains. 
• Stay updated on industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in supply chain management to drive innovation and maintain a competitive edge. 
• Provide strategic supervision, direction, and mentorship to the Supply Chain and Demand Planning teams, fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement. 
• Promote and develop internal bench strength and expertise to meet current and future challenges. 
• Collaborate with Sales, Marketing, Operations, and Finance teams to align supply chain strategies with business objectives and market demands. 
• Contribute to annual budgeting and strategic planning processes, aligning supply chain initiatives with broader company goals. 
• Undertake special projects assigned by executive leadership, demonstratingflexibility and a proactive approach to emerging challenges. 
•  Travel domestically and internationally as required to oversee supply chain operations and establish key relationships. 
• Exemplify adherence to company policies and procedures while consistently upholding high standards in all responsibilities. 
• Regular attendance is required for the position. 

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND SKILLS REQUIRED:

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, or a related field; or equivalent work experience required.  MBA in related field preferred.  
• At least ten (10) years of progressive experience in supply chain management, including a minimum of five (5) years in a leadership role, preferably in the CPG industry. 
• Strong people leadership, developing supply chain leaders.  
• Proven success in developing and implementing supply chain strategies that enhance operational efficiency, achieve cost savings, and drive process improvements. 
• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving abilities, with expertise in analyzing complex data, identifying trends, and making informed, data-driven decisions. 
• Outstanding leadership and communication skills, with a proven ability to influence and collaborate effectively at all organizational levels. 
• Strategic thinker capable of anticipating future challenges, opportunities, and developing proactive solutions to drive business success. 
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects concurrently, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines in a dynamic, fast-paced environment. 
• Proficiency in supply chain management software, ERP systems, and advanced skills in Microsoft Excel. 
• In-depth knowledge of best practices and proven playbooks within the CPG industry. 
• Certification in supply chain management (e.g., APICS, CSCMP) is preferred. 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions. 
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is constantly required to sit; use finger dexterity; use vision and hearing; use eye-hand coordination; frequently required to stand; walk; occasionally required to pull less than 25 pounds; lift 25-50 pound; carry 25-50 pounds; stair climb; bend; forward reach; overhead reach; grasp handle; seldom required to push; squat; kneel; stoop; crouch; twist; side bend. 

COMMUNICATION DEMANDS:

• The position requires constant talking to co-workers; written communication to co-workers; talking on the telephone; supervising others; responding to written or verbal requests of co-workers; training/giving verbal instructions; writing/composing written language; reading; frequently requires talking to customers; written communication to customers. 
• Talking to outside trade persons/vendors; written communication to outside trade persons/vendors; receiving verbal instructions; receiving written instructions; occasionally visit/work at different worksites. 

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  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 not exposed to weather conditions. 
• The noise level in the work environment is usually light.