Senior Director, Global Supply Chain

About the role

The Senior Director of Supply Chain will lead and optimize all aspects of the company's end-to-end supply chain operations. This critical role encompasses demand planning, freight & customs, production & material planning, inventory management, supply planning, and item master management. The Senior Director will be responsible for executing supply chain strategies that drive efficiencies, reduce costs, enhance agility, and ensure the seamless flow of products from components to customers, ultimately supporting the company's growth objectives and market presence. The Senior Director will develop and implement best practices and champion a culture of continuous improvement.

Job Description

• Supply Chain Operations Management:

• Direct daily supply chain activities to ensure efficient product flow and on-time delivery.
• Monitor and report on supply chain KPIs, addressing issues proactively.
• Manage and mitigate supply chain risks, ensuring business continuity.
• Implement cost-saving initiatives across logistics, warehousing, and procurement, in close collaboration with the Purchasing and Finance department to align with budget goals.

• Planning & Inventory Control:

• Lead demand forecasting processes, collaborating closely with sales and marketing team, to generate accurate projections and optimize fulfillment rates and inventory levels.
• Develop and execute global supply plans, aligning with production and inventory targets.
• Oversee material and production planning with contract manufacturers, optimizing schedules.
• Manage inventory levels to balance service and costs, preventing stockouts and excess, with regular reporting and collaboration with Finance department.

• Logistics & Compliance:

• Supervise global freight, warehousing, and customs operations.
• Ensure compliance with international trade regulations.

• Data & Systems:

• Maintain accurate supply chain master data in the ERP system.
• Utilize ERP and other systems to optimize supply chain processes.
• Support the implementation of a new ERP

• Team Leadership:

• Guide and develop the supply chain team, fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
• Communicate effectively with external and internal partners, including rest of Operations departments (Purchasing, New product Planning, Quality, Sustainability and Regulatory), Finance for budgeting, Marketing/Sales/ Local LVMH supply chain teams for product launches, demand planning, inventory control and optimization.
• Oversee hiring, performance, and development of team members.

Qualifications

• You can/have:

• 12+ years of progressive supply chain experience, with at least 5 years in a management role within the cosmetics or consumer goods industry.
• Broad supply chain knowledge from component procurement to distribution to retailers.
• Proven ability to lead process improvement initiatives and drive cost efficiencies.
• Strong analytical skills to interpret data and make informed decisions.
• Demonstrated capability to manage and negotiate with 3PLs, multiple contract manufacturers, and component suppliers.
• Advanced knowledge and hands-on experience with ERP systems and MRP (e.g., Microsoft AX and SAP Public Cloud version).
• Proven ability to lead, mentor, and inspire a team.
• Problem-solving skills (identifying design problems and implementing solutions).
• Able to multitask and identify interrelated aspects of elements of a project.
• Strong negotiation, communication, and interpersonal skills, capable of building effective relationships with external and internal partners, especially with Finance, Marketing, and Sales.
• Able to work cross-functionally with all levels of management and cross-functional teams.

• Profile:

• Master’s degree in business administration, operations management, supply chain or a related technical field preferred.