Sr Director, Supply Chain Strategy

At CJ Schwan’s, we don’t just make food — we help create moments that matter. From kids devouring pizza after soccer practice, to students laughing over dumplings in a cafeteria, to families enjoying pie during the holidays, our team members play an important role in bringing those everyday moments to life. Our portfolio includes iconic pizzas, global flavors and timeless desserts from brands like Red Baron®, bibigo®, Tony’s®, Big Daddy’s®, Freschetta®, Pagoda®, Edwards® and Mrs. Smith’s®. Enjoyed in homes, schools, restaurants and just about everywhere people shop and eat, our products reflect a commitment to quality, innovation and the power of food to bring people together.

The Senior Director Supply Chain Strategy is responsible for shaping and delivering the end-to-end supply chain strategy for our Pizza & Specialty business. You will serve as a critical connector between the business unit and enterprise supply chain function, ensuring alignment, prioritization, and flawless execution. You’ll translate business strategy into actionable supply chain solutions that fuel growth, enable innovation, optimize cost, and deliver best-in-class service.

This leader combines strategic vision with hands-on execution and thrives in a fast-paced, matrixed environment. This is an office based role in either Hopkins, MN or Marshall, MN.

What You Will Do:

• Lead coordination across planning, manufacturing, procurement, logistics, and commercialization teams to enable Business Unit strategies.
• Own supply chain delivery of innovation and renovation initiatives from concept through successful commercialization
• Ensure product launches are delivered on time, within cost targets, and with operational readiness
• Lead and develop Operations Business Managers (OBMs) to ensure on-time, on-budget execution of new product launches
• Foster a high-performance, collaborative culture
• Drive cost optimization, productivity, and margin expansion in partnership with Finance while balancing service and growth priorities
• Lead complex problem solving, capacity solutions, and continuous improvement initiatives to enhance service, resilience, and operational performance

What We Look For:

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Business, or related field
• 10+ years of progressive supply chain experience, including end-to-end ownership
• Proven track record delivering results in complex, cross-functional environments
• Strong business acumen with the ability to connect supply chain decisions to financial outcomes
• Demonstrated ability to influence senior leaders without direct authority

Preferred:

• MBA or advanced degree
• Experience in food, CPG, or manufacturing environments
• Background in commercialization, innovation, or new product launches

What We Offer:

The base salary range for this position is $153,000 to $255,000 annually, with eligibility for a 35% annual incentive bonus based on organizational performance. The range reflects factors such as experience, skills, education, certifications, and location, and starting salary may fall anywhere within the stated range.

Beyond base salary, we offer a competitive Total Rewards package designed to support your overall well-being, including comprehensive health benefits, time off programs, and retirement and financial offerings

CJ Schwan’s and its subsidiaries are Equal Opportunity Employers. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, gender, age, disability, veteran status, national origin, or any other protected characteristic. We provide reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities or sincerely held religious beliefs. For accommodation requests or assistance with the application, please email [email protected].