Director of Global Supply Chain - Inkinen Executive Search : Job Details

Working from either Honolulu, Hawaii or Los Angeles, California, the Director of Global Supply Chain is a strategic and hands-on leader with end-to-end supply chain experience, a strong background in the consumer packaged goods industry, and the ability to lead cross-functional teams while driving continuous improvement in a fast-paced environment.

Position Overview

A Hawaii-headquartered, globally distributed consumer goods company seeks an experienced Director of Global Supply Chain to lead its end-to-end supply chain operations across multiple markets. This role will drive strategic planning and execution across procurement, co-manufacturing, demand planning, warehousing, logistics, and distribution. The ideal candidate is both a visionary leader and a hands-on operator who thrives in fast-paced environments and is passionate about building resilient, high-performing teams. The position can be based in Honolulu or Los Angeles, supporting operations across Hawaii, the mainland U.S., and international locations.

Responsibilities

• Lead all aspects of the global supply chain, including sourcing, procurement, inventory, logistics, and contract manufacturing
• Drive the SIOP (Sales, Inventory & Operations Planning) process to optimize alignment across business units
• Manage supplier relationships and develop strategies for cost control and supply chain resilience
• Oversee warehousing and freight distribution operations to improve efficiency and performance
• Develop KPIs and dashboards to monitor and optimize supply chain performance
• Support demand planning and forecasting to ensure supply aligns with business goals
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams in operations, sales, and finance
• Promote a culture of continuous improvement and hands-on leadership
• Supervise and develop a team of professionals across key supply chain functions

Skills

• Strategic supply chain leadership
• Cross-functional collaboration and communication
• Contract manufacturing and supplier management
• Forecasting and demand planning
• SIOP / S&OP planning
• ERP and supply chain systems expertise (e.g., SAP, NetSuite, Oracle)
• Inventory and warehouse optimization
• Cost control and financial acumen
• Team development and leadership

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or related field; equivalent experience considered
• 10+ years of progressive experience in supply chain, with 5+ years in a leadership role
• CPG industry experience strongly preferred
• Proven success in leading global or multi-site supply chain operations
• Strong analytical, decision-making, and problem-solving skills
• Excellent interpersonal and leadership abilities
• Certification in supply chain management (e.g., APICS, CSCP) preferred