Senior Director of Supply Chain

The Senior Director of Supply Chain will lead the strategic planning, development, and execution of all supply chain functions across a division/segment and its clients. This role will oversee inventory planning, management, warehousing, and transportation while driving operational excellence and cost efficiencies. The Senior Director will also play a critical role in business development, influencing growth strategies and optimizing supply chain operations to meet evolving business needs.

Job Will Remain Open Until Filled

The Company is one of North America’s leading sales and marketing agencies specializing in outsourced sales, merchandising, category management, and marketing services to manufacturers, suppliers, and producers of food products and consumer packaged goods. The Company services a variety of trade channels including grocery, mass merchandise, specialty, convenience, drug, dollar, club, hardware, consumer electronics, and home centers. We bridge the gap between manufacturers and retailers, providing consumers access to the best products available in the marketplace today.

Responsibilites & Qualifications

• Lead strategic supply chain initiatives, ensuring alignment with business goals and objectives, including developing long-term supply chain strategies to support business growth and sustainability initiatives.

• Oversee inventory management processes, including forecasting, production planning, and reconciliation.

• Develop and implement continuous improvement strategies to optimize supply chain operations.

• Manage supplier relationships (e.g., Bunzl Nautical), contract negotiations, and performance metrics to ensure service excellence, including oversight of risk management strategies related to supplier performance and global supply chain disruptions.

• Direct cross-functional teams to support new business development and client onboarding.

• Drive cost-saving initiatives and efficiency improvements through data analysis, process optimization, and leveraging technology and digital tools for supply chain automation and data-driven decision-making.

• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and company policies related to supply chain activities.

• Mentor and develop supply chain team members, fostering a culture of high performance, accountability, and promoting belonging, sustainability, and inclusion within the supply chain team.

Supervisory Responsibilities

Direct Reports
- Hires, retains, trains, coaches, guides, directs, and develops direct reports using company-wide processes, tools and resources

Indirect Reports
- May delegate work of others and provide guidance, direction and mentoring to indirect reports

Travel

• Expected occasional travel to warehouse and client sites as needed.

Minimum Qualifications

Education Level:

• Bachelor’s Degree
• Graduate Level Education

Field of Study/Area of Experience:

• Supply Chain Management or related field

Experience Requirements:

• Minimum of 8-10 years of progressive leadership roles in supply chain management, with experience managing large-scale operations and cross-functional teams.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Advanced knowledge of supply chain management, logistics, and procurement strategies
• Strong leadership and team development skills
• Expertise in data analysis, forecasting, and inventory management systems
• Proficient in project management methodologies and continuous improvement tools (e.g., Lean, Six Sigma)
• Excellent negotiation, communication, and problem-solving skills

Environmental & Physical Requirements
Office / Sedentary Requirements: Incumbent must be able to perform the essential functions of the job. Work is performed primarily in an office environment. Typically, requires the ability to sit for extended periods of time (66%+ each day), ability to hear telephone, ability to enter data on a computer and may require the ability to lift up to 10lbs.

Additional Information Regarding Job Duties and Job Descriptions
Job duties include additional responsibilities as assigned by one’s supervisor or other manager related to the position/department. This job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required for the position. The Company reserves the right at any time with or without notice to alter or change job responsibilities, reassign or transfer job positions, or assign additional job responsibilities, subject to applicable law. The Company shall provide reasonable accommodations of known disabilities to enable a qualified applicant or employee to apply for employment, perform the essential functions of the job, or enjoy the benefits and privileges of employment as required by the law.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of associates so classified.

The Company is committed to providing equal opportunity in all employment practices without regard to age, race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, religion, physical or mental disability, or any other category protected by law. As part of this commitment, the Company shall provide reasonable accommodations of known disabilities to enable an applicant or employee to apply for employment, perform the essential functions of the job, or enjoy the benefits and privileges of employment as required by law.