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