Director of Strategic Supply Chain

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a multi-year supply chain strategy that supports business goals, scalability, and market expansion.
• Lead transformation initiatives focused on digitalization, automation, and advanced analytics.
• Build a resilient supply chain framework that mitigates risk and enhances continuity.

Supply Chain Operations

• Oversee end-to-end supply chain functions including procurement, planning, logistics, inventory management, and distribution.
• Optimize global sourcing strategies to improve cost, quality, and delivery performance.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives using Lean, Six Sigma, or similar methodologies.

Supplier & Partner Management

• Establish and maintain strategic supplier relationships to ensure reliability, innovation, and competitive advantage.
• Negotiate high-value contracts and long-term agreements that support business objectives.
• Monitor supplier performance and implement corrective action plans when needed.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Partner with Finance, Operations, Manufacturing, Sales, and Product teams to align supply chain capabilities with organizational priorities.
• Serve as a key advisor to executive leadership on supply chain trends, risks, and opportunities.
• Lead cross-functional teams through complex initiatives and change management efforts.

Data & Performance Management

• Develop and track KPIs to measure supply chain performance, cost efficiency, and service levels.
• Leverage data analytics to forecast demand, optimize inventory, and improve decision-making.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory, quality, and sustainability standards.