Jobs · Distribution · Illinois

Director Supply Chain Management

CareersInFood.com · Downers Grove, IL · 3 days ago
On-siteDistributionFull-time

Key Responsibilities

  • Own end-to-end supply chain execution across multiple manufacturing sites, balancing local plant needs with enterprise-wide scale and consistency.
  • Establish and lead demand planning and S&OP processes, aligning customer demand, production capacity, inventory targets, and financial plans.
  • Partner cross-functionally with Operations, Quality, Finance, and Sales to align supply chain plans with customer demand, capacity, and cost-to-serve targets.
  • Own ingredient and packaging sourcing strategy, including supplier selection, performance management, and cost optimization.
  • Provide direct leadership across procurement, production planning, inventory management, and logistics execution.
  • Oversee demand forecasting, production scheduling, and inventory management to balance service levels with working capital efficiency.
  • Lead day-to-day logistics execution, including warehousing, external 3PL partners, and last-mile delivery, ensuring complete and on-time fulfillment.
  • Track and analyze KPIs (OTIF, COGS, inventory turns, forecast accuracy) to drive continuous improvement.
  • Leverage ERP/MRP systems to drive planning accuracy, execution discipline, and accountability.
  • Implement scalable supply chain processes to support growth across make-to-stock and make-to-order products.

Qualifications

  • 8–12+ years of supply chain or operations experience, with at least 5 years in food manufacturing or food contract manufacturing.
  • Demonstrated experience leading supply chain operations across multiple manufacturing sites, preferred.
  • Strong ERP/MRP experience in a manufacturing environment.
  • Experience with refrigerated and/or frozen ingredients and finished products.
  • Familiarity with SQF/GFSI food safety standards and supplier compliance.
  • Proven experience with sourcing strategy, procurement, demand planning, S&OP, inventory, and logistics optimization.
  • Hands-on, resourceful leader comfortable operating in a fast-growing manufacturing environment.
  • Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Operations, Engineering, or related field (MBA preferred).

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