Director of Supply Chain

• Assess the current supply chain organization, capabilities, processes and gaps, then establish a clear operating model for the Hazelwood site. 

• Build, lead, coach and develop the supply chain team, including planning, procurement, customer service, logistics and inventory-related responsibilities as applicable. 

• Define roles, routines, escalation paths, accountability standards and performance expectations for the function. 

• Create a culture of ownership, service, urgency, collaboration and continuous improvement.

• Own the weekly and monthly demand planning process in partnership with Sales, Operations and Finance. 

• Lead the site S&OP process and ensure alignment between commercial demand, production capabilities, capacity constraints, inventory strategy and financial objectives. 

• Improve forecast quality, planning discipline and cross-functional decision making. 

• Identify demand changes, risks and opportunities early and coordinate appropriate business responses. 

• Develop long-term supply and capacity plans, identifying future constraints, capital requirements, warehouse needs and labor or operational implications. 

• Ensure material availability, production capacity alignment and inventory optimization to support customer demand. 

• Work closely with Operations on production planning and scheduling to balance service, labor, inventory, equipment capacity and operating constraints. 

• Partner with Liberty and other sites when cross-site planning, capacity balancing or customer prioritization is required. 

• Develop and maintain inventory policies, safety stock strategies, replenishment parameters and inventory governance routines. 

• Improve inventory visibility, accuracy, aging control and working capital performance. 

• Own planning processes within Plex, including master data accuracy, planning parameters, item setup, inventory visibility and system utilization. 

• Establish disciplined review cycles for inventory risk, obsolete or slow-moving stock, service exposure and replenishment effectiveness. 

• Lead strategic sourcing activities, supplier negotiations, contract management and cost reduction initiatives where assigned to the site supply chain function. 

• Ensure security of supply, competitive pricing and supplier accountability. 

• Manage supplier performance using metrics such as fill rate, on-time delivery, quality, responsiveness and service reliability. 

• Identify, communicate and mitigate supply chain risks related to materials, capacity, suppliers, transportation, inventory and demand volatility. 

• Oversee customer order management and fulfillment processes to ensure service level targets and OTIF performance are achieved. 

• Serve as a key supply chain contact for customer service questions, supply constraints, recovery plans and business reviews as needed. 

• Strengthen customer communication during supply risks, allocation decisions, service issues and corrective actions. 

• Partner with Sales, Operations and Customer Service to protect customer satisfaction while maintaining operational and financial discipline. 

• Work with warehouse operations, transportation providers and third-party logistics partners to ensure reliable execution across the network. 

• Optimize freight, warehousing, storage, handling and distribution costs while maintaining service expectations. 

• Identify opportunities to improve transportation planning, load optimization, inventory deployment and warehouse capacity utilization. 

• Coordinate with internal and external partners to resolve service interruptions and improve execution speed. 

• Establish and report key supply chain KPIs, including forecast accuracy, service level, OTIF, inventory turns, inventory accuracy, supplier performance, logistics costs and working capital performance. 

• Develop clear operating routines, dashboards and escalation mechanisms to support timely decisions. 

• Lead continuous improvement initiatives across planning, inventory management, logistics, customer service and supply chain processes. 

• Use data and root cause analysis to improve service, reduce cost, increase stability and support profitable growth. 

• Drive High Performance: Establishes clear accountability for outcomes. Demonstrates focus and discipline in planning and execution. Acts with speed, agility, and a strong sense of urgency.
• Collaborate: Builds and maintains strong relationships, communicates openly, and ensures alignment across functions. Supports and executes decisions once made.
• Can-do attitude: Demonstrates a proactive, solution-oriented mindset, with resilience and ownership in addressing challenges.
• Innovate: Challenges the status quo by identifying opportunities for improvement and encouraging creativity and continuous learning.
• Accuracy and Attention to Detail: Maintains high standards of precision and quality, ensuring reliable execution and compliance.
• Build Capability: Develops strong teams through coaching, mentoring, and setting clear expectations, driving both individual and organizational growth.

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Operations, Engineering, Business, or a related field.
• 10-15+ years of progressive supply chain leadership experience across planning, procurement, logistics, customer service, and supply chain operations.
• Strong expertise in transportation optimization, S&OP/Integrated Business Planning, supplier management, and strategic sourcing.
• Proven experience managing supply chain budgets, working capital, inventory, and logistics spending.
• Demonstrated success leading and developing supply chain teams while driving cross-functional collaboration.
• Experience with ERP systems; ERP implementation experience is preferred.
• Food manufacturing or food industry experience is preferred.
• Strong analytical, organizational, problem-solving, and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver results in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent relationship-building, communication, and stakeholder management capabilities.
• Entrepreneurial mindset with a proactive approach, strong attention to detail, sound judgment, and a sense of urgency.

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