Position: Supply Chain Director
Location: Uniondale, NY (5 days on site) - NOT OPEN TO RELOCATION
Salary: 120k-135k
About the Role:
The Supply Chain Director will be responsible for leading and managing all aspects supply chain distribution operations. This includes overseeing procurement, distribution, logistics, inventory management, demand planning, and supplier relationships. The Supply Chain Director will play a critical role in developing and implementing strategies to optimize the supply chain, reduce costs, and improve efficiency while ensuring the highest level of quality and customer satisfaction.
MUST HAVE FOOD/BEVERAGE INDUSTRY EXPERIENCE
Responsibilities:
- Develop and execute a comprehensive supply chain strategy aligned with overall business objectives.
- Lead and mentor a team of supply chain professionals, providing guidance, support, and promoting a culture of continuous improvement and innovation.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including operations, finance, sales, and marketing, to ensure alignment and integration of supply chain activities with overall business goals.
- Oversee procurement activities, including vendor selection, contract negotiation, and supplier performance management to ensure cost-effectiveness and reliability of the supply chain.
- Optimize inventory management processes to minimize carrying costs while maintaining adequate stock levels to meet customer demand.
- Implement best practices in logistics and distribution to ensure timely and cost-effective delivery of products to customers and distribution centers.
- Develop and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure and improve supply chain performance, including on-time delivery, inventory turnover, and supplier quality.
- Identify and mitigate supply chain risks, including disruptions in the global supply chain, and develop contingency plans to ensure business continuity.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives to streamline processes, reduce waste, and enhance overall supply chain efficiency.
- Stay abreast of industry trends, technological advancements, and regulatory changes to proactively adapt the supply chain strategy and operations.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in a related field; MBA or advanced degree preferred. Open to years of experience as well.
- Proven track record of about 8+ years in progressively responsible supply chain leadership roles
- MUST HAVE EXPERIENCE IN EITHER THE FRANCHISE OR FOOD/BEVERAGE INDUSTRY
- Strong leadership and people management skills, with the ability to inspire and develop high-performing teams.
- Demonstrated experience in developing and implementing supply chain strategies that drive operational excellence and cost savings.
- In-depth knowledge of supply chain best practices, including procurement, logistics, inventory management, and demand planning.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to make data-driven decisions and drive process improvements.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with internal and external personnel at all levels.