Director of Supply Chain

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Oversee the strategic sourcing and procurement of ingredients, packaging, and contract manufacturing services.

• Negotiate pricing, terms, and supply agreements to achieve cost, quality, and continuity objectives.

• Develop and maintain the supplier base, which includes supplier qualification, performance scorecards, and dual-sourcing strategies.

• Manage both strategic and daily operations of co-manufacturing partners, focusing on capacity planning, production scheduling, schedule adherence, yield, and quality performance.

• Lead negotiations for co-manufacturer contracts, conversion/tolling cost reviews, and quarterly business assessments.

• Oversee procurement of raw materials and packaging from co-manufacturers across buy-sell, consigned, and turnkey models.

• Supervise component MRP, purchase order placements, and material reconciliations with co-manufacturers.

• Direct the inventory strategy for finished goods, raw materials, and packaging across co-manufacturers and third-party logistics providers.

• Facilitate the reduction of excess and obsolete inventory, manage shelf life and code dates, and ensure inventory accuracy.

• Oversee the Demand and Supply planning software (Confido) and its ongoing development.

• Manage the commercialization of new products and renovations through their initial production.

• Collaborate with Sales, R&D, Quality, and Marketing to oversee launch timelines, stage-gate milestones, line trials, and initial production runs.

• Ensure supply readiness for launches, which includes sourcing, item and BOM setup, inventory builds, and SKU phase-in/phase-out processes.

• Convert the Demand Plan into a practical Supply Plan and provide supply content for monthly S&OP meetings.

• Identify supply chain risks and opportunities while suggesting mitigation strategies.

• Ensure the accuracy of item, BOM, vendor, and inventory data in NetSuite.

• Create dashboards to track KPIs such as fill rate/OTIF, inventory turnover, days on hand, PPV, and cost per case.

• Collaborate with Finance on average costs, COGS, budgeting, and cost-saving initiatives.

• Build, lead, and cultivate a high-performing team.

• Foster trusted relationships with cross-functional partners in sales, marketing, finance, and operations.

⛳️ Requirements

• 8-10 years of experience in supply chain leadership within a comparable emerging or high-growth CPG brand.

• Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain, Operations, Business Administration, or a related field.

• Demonstrated experience managing co-manufacturers and sourcing ingredients and packaging within a co-man model.

• Experience in the Fast-Moving Consumer Goods industry (FMCG), particularly in sweet and salty snacks, is required.

• NetSuite experience is preferred.

• Strong understanding of inventory management, MRP, and supply planning principles.

• Advanced proficiency in Excel; familiarity with Power BI, Power Query, or similar tools is a plus.

• Excellent negotiation skills with a proven record of achieving cost savings.

• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, high-visibility environment with a celebrity founder, demonstrating discretion and composure under pressure.

• Outstanding communication and presentation skills, capable of conveying complex information to diverse audiences, including senior leadership.

• Detail-oriented with an emphasis on accuracy and data integrity.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses.

• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits.

• Opportunities for professional development and career growth.

• Collaborative work environment with a strong company culture.