Director Supply Chain Management - Food - New York - Scale Up Search : Job Details

Job Title: Director of Supply Chain

Location: East Coast, USA (Relocation Support Available)

Industry: Food & Beverage / Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG)

About the Company:

Our client is a fast-growing, innovation-driven food & beverage CPG company with a strong brand presence across the U.S. Known for delivering high-quality, consumer-loved products, the company is scaling rapidly and seeking a Director of Supply Chain to strengthen its operations, improve efficiency, and build a resilient supply chain that keeps pace with growth.

Position Overview:

The Director of Supply Chain will oversee the end-to-end supply chain, including procurement, production planning, inventory, logistics, and distribution. This individual will be responsible for building scalable processes, developing supplier partnerships, and ensuring world-class service levels while driving cost optimization and operational excellence.

• Lead and optimize the full supply chain function across sourcing, planning, inventory, and logistics.
• Build and manage supplier relationships to ensure quality, cost efficiency, and sustainability.
• Develop demand planning and forecasting processes to align with sales and production.
• Oversee 3PL, warehousing, and transportation partners to ensure on-time, in-full delivery.
• Drive cost savings initiatives while maintaining high service and product quality.
• Partner with cross-functional teams (Sales, Finance, Operations, R&D) to align supply chain strategy with business objectives.
• Implement KPIs and metrics to measure supply chain effectiveness and identify opportunities for continuous improvement.
• Build and mentor a high-performing supply chain team.

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Operations, or related field (MBA or APICS/CPIM/CSCP certification a plus).
• 10+ years of progressive supply chain experience, including leadership roles in food & beverage or CPG.
• Strong background in sourcing, vendor management, and logistics.
• Experience with 3PL/contract manufacturing partnerships.
• Proven track record of improving supply chain efficiency and cost management in a high-growth environment.
• Knowledge of regulatory and food safety compliance in supply chain operations.
• Strong analytical, negotiation, and leadership skills.
• ERP and supply chain systems experience required (SAP, NetSuite, or similar).

• Competitive base salary + bonus.
• Comprehensive benefits package.
• Career growth in a high-growth, entrepreneurial environment.
• Opportunity to build and scale supply chain operations for a growing consumer brand.