Strategic Supply Chain, Senior Manager

About the role

Blue Nile is part of Signet Jewelers, a purpose-driven company who believes love inspires love and whose mission it is to enable all people to Celebrate Life and Express Love. 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

• Supply Chain Strategy & Planning
  • 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
• Network Optimization
  • Evaluate and optimize distribution 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
• Supplier & Partner Management
  • Establish performance frameworks, KPIs, and quarterly business reviews with key vendors
  • Identify and onboard new suppliers to support diversification and scalability
• Cross-Functional Leadership
  • 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
• Operational Excellence & Continuous Improvement
  • 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
• Risk Management & Compliance
  • 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

Benefits

• Paid Time Off
• Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with Company Match
• Flexible Spending Account | Health Savings Account
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Discount
• Parental Leave
• Life Insurance

Pay

Annual base pay: $110,000 - $130,000. Final pay rate shall be determined and is based on experience and qualifications.

At this time, Blue Nile will not sponsor a new applicant for employment authorization for this position.