Director of Supply Chain (Retail Operations)

**This position is posted for one of our top clients**

The Director of Supply Chain Operations is responsible for leading and overseeing day-to-day workflow and the implementation, integration, and optimization of systems and processes within the company s supply chain operations. This role involves strategic planning, project management, people leadership, and cross-functional collaboration to drive efficiency, reduce costs, and enhance overall supply chain performance.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Identify opportunities for continuous improvement within various supply chain functions, including processing, manufacturing, warehousing, distribution, transportation, and sustainability. Develop and execute comprehensive strategic plans that align with the company s objectives and goals. Collaborate with cross functional teams, including IT, Operations, Finance, and Sales Channels to ensure seamless integration of solutions into existing processes and systems. Develop performance metrics and KPI s to measure results, and the impact and ROI of supply chain initiatives, and continuously monitor and optimize processes for efficiency and effectiveness. Provide leadership, guidance, and mentorship to the supply chain operations team, fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement, exemplifying positive, servant leadership. Stay informed about emerging trends, technologies, and best practices in supply chain, and proactively identify opportunities for innovation and competitive advantage. Collaborate with external partners and vendors to create win-win solutions and build solid, long-term relationships. Communicate regularly with senior management and key stakeholders to provide updates and insights on supply chain and operations initiatives, progress, challenges, and results. Responsible for employee relations and standards including staffing, recruiting, team building, safety, and security. All other tasks assigned by management.

Requirements

KEY TRAITS Strong leadership abilities with player-coach mentality. Strong people skills with a sense of humor, personal integrity, collaborative working style, and appreciation for the power of teamwork. Strong communication skills as it relates to both senior leadership, peers, and direct reports. Commitment to excellence, continuously improving and understanding industry best practices. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Decision-making ability, a sense of responsibility and urgency. Comfortable in a fast-paced, cross-functional, collaborative team environment. Ability to manage time well and prioritize multiple tasks. Professional and dependable. QUALIFICATIONS Bachelor's degree in operations management, supply chain management, engineering, business, or related field. Proven experience (5-8+ years) in supply chain management, operations, logistics, or related roles, with a focus on continuous improvement. Proven leadership of manager level direct reports and 40+ team members. In-depth knowledge of supply chain processes, systems, and technologies, with a track record of driving process improvements, workflow optimization, and cost savings through continuous improvement initiatives. Excellent leadership, communication, and people skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross functional teams and stakeholders at all levels of the organization. Knowledge and experience in health/safety procedures, compliance, and people leadership principles. Proficient in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.

Benefits

This is a full time role with corporate benefits