Senior Manager Strategic Supply Chain

About the role

The Strategic Supply Chain Senior Manager leads end-to-end supply chain strategy, driving network optimization, cost efficiency, supplier performance, and operational scalability. This role owns long-range planning, cross-functional alignment, and continuous improvement initiatives that strengthen resilience, reduce risk, and support enterprise growth.

Responsibilities

• Develop multiyear supply chain strategies aligned to corporate objectives.
• Build and maintain capacity models, demand scenarios, and risk mitigation plans.
• Lead strategic roadmap initiatives across fulfillment, logistics, inventory, and supplier ecosystems.
• Evaluate and optimize distribution of footprint, transportation flows, and inventory positioning.
• Drive cost-to-serve analysis, throughput modeling, and operational efficiency improvements.
• Partner with Finance to quantify ROI, cost savings, and capital investment requirements.
• Establish performance frameworks, KPIs, and quarterly business reviews with key vendors.
• Identify and onboard new suppliers to support diversification and scalability.
• Collaborate with Operations, Merchandising, Planning, Engineering, and Customer Experience to align priorities and execution.
• Serve as the strategic liaison for executive leadership, providing insights, risks, and recommendations.
• Lead cross-functional initiatives such as new product introduction, network transitions, and system integrations.
• Implement Lean, Six Sigma, and data-driven methodologies to reduce waste and improve reliability.
• Develop dashboards and reporting mechanisms for visibility into performance, risk, and cost drivers.
• Champion automation, digitization, and advanced analytics across the supply chain.
• Build resilience strategies for geopolitical, transportation, supplier, and regulatory risks.
• Ensure compliance with trade regulations, sustainability standards, and internal governance.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Operations Management, Engineering, or related field.
• Minimum 7+ years of supply chain experience, including leadership or strategic responsibility.
• Proven track record in strategic planning, network optimization, and supplier management.
• Strong analytical capability with proficiency in modeling, forecasting, and scenario planning.
• Experience leading cross-functional initiatives and influencing senior stakeholders.
• Familiarity with ERP, WMS, TMS, and advanced analytics tools.
• Lean/Six Sigma certification preferred; MBA or advanced degree is a plus.