Job Description

BrainWorks is excited to partner with a globally recognized leader in the food industry to hire a Director of Supply Chain an exceptional opportunity to shape strategy, lead global operations, and drive meaningful impact within a high-growth, market-leading organization. This highly visible leadership role will oversee end-to-end supply chain functions, with a focus on global procurement, inventory optimization, logistics, and manufacturing partnerships.

Position Summary:

• Develop and execute global supply chain strategies that align with business objectives, improve efficiency, and reduce costs.
• Lead procurement and sourcing of food ingredients, managing supplier relationships, contract negotiations, and on-time material delivery.
• Oversee demand planning, forecasting, and inventory management to maintain optimal stock levels and minimize waste.
• Manage logistics, warehousing, and distribution to ensure timely and cost-effective delivery across international markets.
• Collaborate with external manufacturing partners to align production with demand and support capacity planning.
• Partner cross-functionally with internal teams to ensure end-to-end supply chain alignment and responsiveness to business needs.
• Build, lead, and develop a high-performing supply chain team, promoting a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.
• Manage the department budget, implementing cost-saving initiatives while maintaining service and quality standards.
• Identify and mitigate supply chain risks while ensuring compliance with food safety regulations and global trade requirements.
• Leverage supply chain systems and KPIs to enhance visibility, support decision-making, and drive ongoing process optimization.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Bachelors degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, or related field required; Masters degree or certifications (e.g., CSCP, CPIM) strongly preferred.
• 10+ years of progressive work experience in end-to-end supply chain within the food industry (excluding beverage), with at least 5 years in a leadership role.
• Demonstrated success leading and improving global supply chain operations within a complex and fast-paced business.
• Ideal candidate will have a strong command of S&OP, demand planning, procurement, logistics, and external manufacturing best practices.
• Proficiency in ERP (SAP preferred) and supply chain systems, with strong data and analytics skills.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and cross-functional collaboration abilities.

Key Competencies:

• Global mindset and cultural agility
• Strategic and hands-on leadership approach
• Problem-solving orientation
• Results-driven and quality-focused

BrainWorks is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from diverse candidates.

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