Director of Supply Chain

Job Summary

The Director of Supply Chain oversees end-to-to-to-end operations within a fast-moving food production environment, including procurement, inventory management, logistics, warehousing, and production planning. This role is accountable for driving efficiency, managing costs, and ensuring reliable product distribution through effective sales and operations planning and inventory strategies.

About the Role

This role leverages ERP systems and data insights to enable informed decision-making and operational visibility. It also maintains compliance with all applicable safety, transportation, and food handling regulations while leading continuous improvement efforts to achieve operational excellence and align with quality and financial targets.

Responsibilities

• Oversee end-to-end operations including procurement, inventory management, logistics, warehousing, and production planning.
• Drive efficiency, manage costs, and ensure reliable product distribution through effective sales and operations planning and inventory strategies.
• Leverage ERP systems and data insights to enable informed decision-making and operational visibility.
• Maintain compliance with all applicable safety, transportation, and food handling regulations.
• Lead continuous improvement efforts to achieve operational excellence and align with quality and financial targets.
• Implement and lead Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) processes and inventory planning/optimization systems.
• Develop or maintain compliance programs in areas such as quality/safety audits, OSHA safety training, and DOT licensing/record-keeping for fleet operations.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and negotiate with suppliers and service providers.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations, Business Administration or a related field is required. A master’s degree or MBA is a plus.
• Relevant professional certifications (e.g. APICS CPIM/CSCP, ISM CPSM, or Six Sigma Black Belt) are highly desirable for demonstrating advanced knowledge.
• 8+ years of progressive experience in supply chain, logistics, or operations management, with at least 5 years in a leadership role. Food or dairy manufacturing industry experience is strongly preferred.
• Hands-on experience implementing and leading Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) processes and inventory planning/optimization systems.
• Proficiency in supply chain management software and ERP systems is required – experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central (or a similar ERP) is highly beneficial.
• Knowledge of Transportation Management Systems (TMS) or Warehouse Management Systems (WMS), preferred.
• Strong knowledge of relevant regulations and standards, including FDA/USDA food safety requirements, HACCP principles, OSHA safety standards, and DOT regulations for transportation.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate with cross-functional teams and to negotiate with suppliers and service providers.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations, Business Administration or a related field is required. A master’s degree or MBA is a plus.
• Experience: Relevant professional certifications (e.g. APICS CPIM/CSCP, ISM CPSM, or Six Sigma Black Belt) are highly desirable for demonstrating advanced knowledge. 8+ years of progressive experience in supply chain, logistics, or operations management, with at least 5 years in a leadership role. Food or dairy manufacturing industry experience is strongly preferred. Hands-on experience implementing and leading Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) processes and inventory planning/optimization systems. Proficiency in supply chain management software and ERP systems is required – experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central (or a similar ERP) is highly beneficial. Knowledge of Transportation Management Systems (TMS) or Warehouse Management Systems (WMS), preferred. Strong knowledge of relevant regulations and standards, including FDA/USDA food safety requirements, HACCP principles, OSHA safety standards, and DOT regulations for transportation. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate with cross-functional teams and to negotiate with suppliers and service providers.

Skills

• ERP systems and data insights.
• Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) processes and inventory planning/optimization systems.
• Supply chain management software and ERP systems.
• Transportation Management Systems (TMS) or Warehouse Management Systems (WMS).
• Relevant regulations and standards, including FDA/USDA food safety requirements, HACCP principles, OSHA safety standards, and DOT regulations for transportation.
• Communication and interpersonal skills.

Benefits

Competitive salary plus bonus, health insurance, 401k, and several other company-specific benefits.

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