The Senior Supply Chain Manager oversees end-to-end supply chain operations in a dynamic food manufacturing environment, ensuring consistent material availability, production efficiency, and on-time customer delivery. This position requires a strategic leader who can both manage and develop high-performing teams while effectively influencing senior leaders and cross-functional peers to align on priorities, resources, and long-term supply chain strategy.
The ideal candidate blends analytical strength with people leadership, demonstrating the ability to drive results at the operational level while shaping decisions at the executive level.
Key Responsibilities
Leadership & Influence
- Lead, coach, and develop a team across demand planning, procurement, production scheduling, and inventory control.
- Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement within the supply chain function.
- Effectively influence and align senior leadership (Operations, Finance, Sales, and R&D) to support decisions impacting capacity, cost, and customer service.
- Represent the Supply Chain function in executive-level discussions and cross-departmental initiatives, ensuring priorities are well-communicated and supported.
Strategic & Operational Execution
- Oversee the development and execution of the integrated S&OP process, balancing supply capabilities with customer demand and financial objectives.
- Identify strategic opportunities to improve efficiency, reduce waste, and enhance service levels.
- Translate business strategy into operational plans with measurable KPIs that drive performance and visibility.
Procurement & Supplier Management
- Ensure uninterrupted supply of raw materials, ingredients, and packaging in compliance with food safety and quality standards.
- Build strong supplier partnerships; lead cost negotiations, vendor scorecard reviews, and corrective action processes.
- Collaborate with Finance and Quality to evaluate supplier risk and implement performance improvement initiatives.
Planning & Inventory Optimization
- Lead demand and supply planning to maintain balanced inventory levels across multiple manufacturing sites.
- Oversee production scheduling to maximize efficiency while meeting service commitments.
- Ensure data integrity in ERP/MRP systems for accurate forecasting, planning, and reporting.
Logistics & Distribution
- Partner with distribution and warehouse teams to optimize freight, routing, and fulfillment.
- Manage relationships with third-party logistics providers and ensure compliance with DOT, FDA, and USDA standards.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Operations, or related field (Master’s preferred).
- 7–10 years of progressive supply chain or operations experience, ideally within food manufacturing, CPG, or distribution environments.
- Proven success managing and developing diverse, high-performing teams.
- Demonstrated ability to influence senior leaders, gain consensus across departments, and communicate data-driven recommendations.
- Strong command of ERP/MRP systems
- Excellent analytical, interpersonal, and communication skills.
- APICS, CSCP, or Lean Six Sigma certification preferred.
Core Competencies
- Strategic Influence & Executive Communication
- Team Leadership & Development
- S&OP / Integrated Business Planning
- Procurement & Vendor Management
- Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Data-Driven Decision Making
- Inventory & Capacity Optimization
- Food Safety & Regulatory Compliance
