Director of Supply Chain (Retail Operations) - TALENThire Professional Services

**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