What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Supply Chain Manager position at The Judge Group?
Our client, a top spirits / wine portfolio, is currently seeking a Sr. Supply Chain Manager to be based in their Chicago office (onsite). We are looking at either strong Managers to promote up or current Sr. Managers (Not Director or above level). Adult beverage is first choice in background, beverage is second, consumer products is third. Discretionary bonus on top of base salary.
Position Overview :
We are seeking a Senior Supply Chain Manager to oversee and optimize our end-to-end supply chain operations. This role requires scoping and creating project plans, developing processes, coordinating and driving execution, and communicating at all levels of the organization on status, risks and process / product changes. The ideal candidate must be adept at cross-team coordination, project management, and analyzing data, with a proven history of delivering results. This position reports to the Director of Operations & Integration and will have direct reports. Proven people management skills are a must.
Primary Responsibilities :
- Design and implement supply chain strategies to streamline procurement, production, inventory, and distribution processes for maximum efficiency and cost reduction for existing and new brands.
- Manage and oversee various cross-functional programs, ensuring successful delivery.
- Leverage data analytics to drive improvements.
- Navigate and resolve ambiguities in business scenarios, applying creative problem-solving skills.
- Bridge any gaps in team dynamics, processes, and systems, preventing common project pitfalls.
- Identify and mitigate risks, preventing them from escalating into major issues and ensuring logistics continuity.
- Streamline logistics processes, drive continuous improvement initiatives and ongoing price negotiations & service benchmarking across all suppliers and vendors in close collaboration with finance, sales, and operations teams.
- Maintain optimal stock levels by improving demand forecasting models and managing replenishment strategies.
- Evaluate and develop current KPI reporting, ensuring clear visibility of milestones and project performance.
- Oversee the R&D of raw materials and their procurement process.
- Ensure supply chain processes meets legal requirements and assist the Director of Operations with legal contracts for all vendors.
- Assist the Director of Operations with all NetSuite processes implementation.
- Other duties as needed.
Qualifications & Skills
Interviews starting immediately!
Please send qualified resume to : lwertman@judge.com
Linda Wertman, Vice President, Judge Executive Search
151 S. Warner Road, Suite 100, Wayne, PA 19087 | cell (610) 505-6962
lwertman@judge.com
