CareersInFood.com · 5 hours ago
Director Supply Chain Management
Downers Grove, IL
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
8+ years expCareersInFood.com is seeking a Director of Supply Chain Management who will lead all aspects of the supply chain in a fast-paced food manufacturing environment. The role involves strategic leadership and hands-on execution across various supply chain functions including customer service, procurement, and logistics.
Human ResourcesManufacturing
Hiring Manager
Andi Thornbury
Responsibilities
Own end-to-end supply chain execution across multiple manufacturing sites, balancing local plant needs with enterprise-wide scale and consistency
Establish and lead demand planning and S&OP processes, aligning customer demand, production capacity, inventory targets, and financial plans
Partner cross-functionally with Operations, Quality, Finance, and Sales to align supply chain plans with customer demand, capacity, and cost-to-serve targets
Own ingredient and packaging sourcing strategy, including supplier selection, performance management, and cost optimization
Provide direct leadership across procurement, production planning, inventory management, and logistics execution
Oversee demand forecasting, production scheduling, and inventory management to balance service levels with working capital efficiency
Lead day-to-day logistics execution, including warehousing, external 3PL partners, and last-mile delivery, ensuring complete and on-time fulfillment
Track and analyze KPIs (OTIF, COGS, inventory turns, forecast accuracy) to drive continuous improvement
Leverage ERP/MRP systems to drive planning accuracy, execution discipline, and accountability
Implement scalable supply chain processes to support growth across make-to-stock and make-to-order products
Build, mentor, and lead a high-performing, execution-focused supply chain team
Foster a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and data-driven decision-making
Qualification
Required
8–12+ years of supply chain or operations experience, with at least 5 years in food manufacturing or food contract manufacturing
Strong ERP/MRP experience in a manufacturing environment
Experience with refrigerated and/or frozen ingredients and finished products
Familiarity with SQF/GFSI food safety standards and supplier compliance
Proven experience with sourcing strategy, procurement, demand planning, S&OP, inventory, and logistics optimization
Hands-on, resourceful leader comfortable operating in a fast-growing manufacturing environment
Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Operations, Engineering, or related field
Preferred
Demonstrated experience leading supply chain operations across multiple manufacturing sites
MBA preferred
Company
CareersInFood.com
CareersInFood is the largest & most comprehensive niche job board in North America dedicated to the Food & Beverage Manufacturing community.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageCompany data provided by crunchbase