DIRECTOR OF SUPPLY CHAIN

Y. Hata & Co., Limited•Honolulu, HI

126d•$126,842 - $177,578

About The Position

The Director of Supply Chain leads Y. Hata’s supply chain function, with accountability for demand planning, inventory management, logistics, freight, and shortage resolution. This senior leadership role sets strategy, drives execution, and builds the capability required to support profitable growth. The Director oversees the Director of Purchasing and works closely with Category Management, Sales, Operations, Finance, and the Executive Leadership Team.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required; equivalent combinations of education and relevant experience may be considered.
At least 7 years of related experience in Supply Chain Management, Business Operations, or a related strategic function, including demonstrated leadership responsibility.
At least 3 years of experience leading cross-functional teams.
Strong vendor negotiation experience at senior or executive levels.
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office 365, including advanced-level Excel skills.
Experience with ERP systems.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree preferred.
Experience in food distribution, consumer goods, or a related industry.
Experience in other high-volume, high-SKU distribution environments.
Experience with ocean freight, container logistics, import operations, and island-market supply chains.
Experience with Clarity, Microsoft Dynamics, replenishment planning systems, or comparable supply chain platforms.

Responsibilities

Develop and own supply chain strategy aligned with company growth, customer service, and working capital objectives.
Lead annual supply chain planning, including budgeting for inventory, freight, and operational expenses.
Own the S&OP process and ensure cross-functional alignment on supply and demand.
Drive continuous improvement initiatives with measurable impact on fill rate, cost, and efficiency.
Oversee demand planning to ensure accurate forecasts reflecting seasonality, promotions, and customer demand.
Set and monitor inventory health targets, including days of supply, fill rates, and excess/obsolete thresholds.
Ensure replenishment parameters reflect foodservice distribution realities, including perishability, lead-time variability, and seasonal demand.
Provide strategic oversight of purchasing through the Director of Purchasing and set supplier performance standards for fill rate, cost, and delivery.
Oversee the vendor scorecard framework and support escalation of supplier issues.
Lead the freight and logistics team and strategy across inbound and outbound shipments, including mainland-to-Hawaii ocean freight.
Negotiate freight rates and carrier agreements and monitor freight cost per case.
Partner with Operations on container planning and inbound freight scheduling.
Lead the supply chain team, including the Director of Purchasing, Demand Planners, and Supply Chain Liaison.
Define KPIs, performance standards, and development plans for each function.
Identify talent gaps and support hiring and development in collaboration with HR and the Executive Leadership Team.
Own the supply chain technology stack, including ERP, replenishment, and forecasting tools.
Deliver regular performance reporting to leadership on fill rate, inventory turns, shortage trends, and vendor performance.
Serve as the primary supply chain partner for Sales, Operations, Category Management, and Finance.
Support expansion and acquisition efforts related to supply chain alignment and operational readiness.
Use the Company’s Mission/Vision Statements and Core Values as guiding principles in all decisions.