Supply Chain Director

JOB SUMMARY:

The Director of Supply Chain is responsible for leading and optimizing the end-to-end supply chain within a food ingredients manufacturing organization. This role oversees demand and production planning, procurement, inventory management, warehousing, and logistics to ensure reliable supply, cost efficiency, and compliance with food safety standards. The Director drives strategic initiatives, improves service levels, and aligns supply chain operations with overall business objectives.

TYPICAL JOB DUTIES:

Strategic Leadership

Develop and execute a comprehensive supply chain strategy aligned with company growth, cost, and service objectives

Lead supply chain transformation initiatives, including process optimization, digital tools, and network design

Establish and monitor KPIs to drive performance and continuous improvement

Partner with executive leadership on strategic planning and business decisions

Demand Planning Leadership

Oversee demand planning and forecasting processes to ensure accuracy and alignment with market demand

Balance demand, supply, and capacity to meet customer service and financial targets

Drive improvements in forecast accuracy and responsiveness

Procurement & Supplier Strategy

Develop sourcing strategies for raw materials and packaging

Lead supplier selection, negotiation, and performance management

Mitigate supply risks and manage commodity pricing volatility

Ensure supplier compliance with food safety and regulatory requirements

Manufacturing & Inventory Management

Align production planning with demand and inventory strategy

Oversee inventory control for raw materials, WIP, and finished goods

Optimize inventory levels and safety stock

Reduce waste, obsolescence, and stockouts—particularly in shelf-life–sensitive ingredients and finished goods.

Logistics

Manage warehousing and transportation networks

Optimize freight costs, routes, and carrier performance

Ensure on-time, in-full (OTIF) delivery to customers

Evaluate and improve third-party logistics (3PL) partnerships as needed

Food Safety & Regulatory Compliance

Ensure supply chain operations meet all applicable food safety standards, including:

GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices)

HACCP and FSMA requirements

Traceability and lot control compliance

Maintain audit readiness and oversee supply chain-related documentation

Collaborate with Quality to ensure supplier and material compliance

Data, Systems & Process Excellence

Oversee Supply Chain ERP and planning systems

Ensure data integrity across supply chain functions (lead times, BOMs, inventory parameters)

Leverage analytics to drive decision-making and performance improvements

Lead continuous improvement initiatives

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Partner with Operations, Quality, Sales, Finance, and R&D teams

Support new product development and commercialization efforts

Communicate supply chain risks and mitigation strategies

Align supply chain decisions with financial goals and customer expectations

Leadership & Talent Development

Lead, develop, and mentor a high-performing supply chain team

Build organizational capability in planning, procurement, and logistics

Establish clear performance expectations and accountability

Foster a culture of collaboration, continuous improvement, and safety

Other

Adhere to all government and company safety, sanitation and GMP policies and regulations. Adhere to Food Safety, Quality and SQF Codes.

Other duties as assigned by supervisor.

REQUIREMENTS:

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, or related field required

MBA or advanced degree preferred

10–15+ years of progressive supply chain experience in manufacturing

5+ years in a senior leadership role managing multiple supply chain functions

Experience in food, beverage, or ingredient manufacturing strongly preferred

Expertise with ERP/MRP systems

Strong analytical and financial acumen

Experience with demand planning and forecasting tools

Knowledge of supply chain optimization and modeling tools

Deep understanding of end-to-end supply chain processes

Familiarity with global sourcing, logistics, and trade compliance

Change management and continuous improvement mindset

Executive communication and stakeholder influence

Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent