What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director of Supply Chain position at Flow?
At Flow, we believe in crafting immersive, meaningful experiences that integrate real estate, design, community, and sustainability. Whether our guests stay for two nights, two weeks or two years, we prioritize seamless service, elevated environments, and authentic connections with the neighborhoods we serve. With a dynamic mix of real estate, hospitality, internal design teams, retail, F&B, and our own publication, Flow Trip, we are redefining the future of hospitality.
About the Role
The Director of Supply Chain is a strategic leader responsible for overseeing sourcing, material research, procurement, inventory management, and third-party vendor relationships. This role requires developing and implementing best practices and processes to ensure the efficient and cost-effective acquisition of goods and services. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of supply chain management, cost control, and logistics to support high-quality project execution while mitigating risks and optimizing lead times.
\n- Oversee FF&E partners, managing contracts, sourcing, and deliverables.
- Maintain supplier relationships while identifying new vendors.
- Source FF&E vendors and manufacturers for direct procurement.
- Source China, Glass, Silverware vendors and manufacturers for direct procurement.
- Source amenity products for condos, hotel stays, internal F&B operations, and common spaces.
- Negotiate pricing and timelines to reduce costs.
- Ensure timely delivery of products and services.
- Develop cost-effective procurement strategies for materials, furniture, and equipment.
- Monitor spending trends and enhance purchasing quality and efficiency.
- Conduct cost analyses and establish FF&E benchmarks.
- Implement scalable, innovative procurement strategies.
- Plan inventory, warehousing, delivery, and installation logistics.
- Utilize technology to track shipments, inventory, and supply.
- Drive procurement efficiency and organizational improvements.
- Stay updated on industry trends and best practices.
- Support the design team in developing design standards.
- Regularly update management on procurement and delivery status.
- A minimum of 8-10 years of experience directing and managing supply chain strategies in the hospitality, residential, or commercial real estate industries.
- Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, Logistics, Industrial Design or similar relevant fields.
- In-depth knowledge of contracts, invoicing, and negotiation terms.
- Superb communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills.
- Outstanding negotiation skills and aptitude.
- Problem solver with a strong analytical mindset.
- Strong organizational and time management skills.
- Strong market knowledge and cost-saving expertise.
- Excellent customer service skills.
