Senior Director, Supply Chain

Role: Senior Director, Supply Chain

Location: Sterling, VA (On-site)

Domain: Food Manufacturing / Food Production

Employment Type: Full-Time

Seniority: Director / Senior Leadership

Position Overview:

We are supporting a leading U.S.-based food manufacturing company in hiring a Senior Director of Supply Chain.

This is a critical leadership role responsible for end-to-end supply chain operations across procurement, production planning, inventory, logistics, and distribution in a multi-unit food manufacturing environment.

Vendors are invited to submit highly qualified, senior-level candidates with strong backgrounds in supply chain leadership within food, CPG, or manufacturing sectors.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute long-term supply chain strategies to support business growth.

• Lead all supply chain functions: procurement, logistics, warehousing, inventory, and distribution.

• Align production planning with sales forecasts and operational targets.

• Ensure compliance with all food safety standards (FDA, USDA, HACCP, GMP).

• Build and manage supplier relationships, ensuring quality, cost, and delivery performance.

• Partner with Operations, Quality, Finance, and Manufacturing teams to optimize workflows.

• Improve logistics performance through data-driven metrics and continuous process improvements.

• Lead cost-reduction, sourcing optimization, and supply chain efficiency initiatives.

• Oversee raw materials purchasing, packaging procurement, and indirect goods sourcing.

• Drive ERP utilization, supply planning accuracy, and cross-functional communication.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Business, or related field.

• 7+ years of supply chain or logistics experience, including 3+ years in leadership.

• Strong experience in food manufacturing or food production (highly preferred).

• Deep knowledge of supply chain systems, procurement, planning, logistics, and inventory.

• Strong understanding of food safety regulations, compliance standards, and quality systems.

• Proven ability to lead multi-site or multi-unit supply chain operations.

• Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

• Experience working with ERP systems and modern supply chain technologies.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving approach with a continuous improvement mindset.

What Makes a Strong Candidate

1. Food manufacturing / food production supply chain leadership experience

2. Hands-on experience managing procurement, logistics, and production planning

3. Strong understanding of food safety regulations & compliance (FDA/USDA/HACCP)