Director, Supply Chain Network Analytics & Optimization

Crate & Barrel • Northbrook, IL

83d • $160,000 - $200,000

About The Position

We inspire purpose-filled living that brings beauty and quality to the modern home. Together, we achieve. Associates across our business drive results, innovate, and inspire. Drawn together by our shared values and passion for our customers and our brands, we deliver home furnishings that are expertly designed, responsibly sourced, and bring timeless style and function to people's homes. From the day we opened our first store in Chicago in 1962 to the digital innovations that engage millions of customers today, our iconic brand is over 60 years in the making—and our story is still unfolding. We're here for it. We think you should be too. We're looking for a driven professional with an inclusive mindset to join our team as a Director, Supply Chain Network Analytics & Optimization. The Director of Supply Chain Network Analytics & Optimization is responsible for enterprise-wide supply chain reporting, analytics, and network design to enable data-driven decision making. This role oversees performance scorecards, customized dashboards, network modeling, inventory and fulfillment optimization, capacity planning, and packaging/automation ROI reporting. The Director partners across operations, finance, and IT to optimize service, cost, and scalability. This is an on-site position (Monday through Thursday) based out of our Northbrook, IL offices with the flexibility to work remotely on Fridays, or within distance of any of our Distribution Centers: Cranbury, NJ Naperville, IL Newton, NC Romeoville, IL Tracy, CA Wilmer, TX. This role is a People leader position.

Requirements

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with expertise in supply chain data modeling
• Excellent communication skills, with ability to translate analytics into actionable recommendations
• Proficiency in business intelligence tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI, SQL, Python)
• Knowledge of supply chain systems (WMS, LMS, TMS) and data integration best practices
• Collaborative leadership style with ability to influence cross-functional teams and executives
• 10+ years in supply chain operations, analytics, network design, or strategy roles
• Proven expertise in optimization modeling, inventory/fulfillment analytics, and capacity planning
• Experience creating and managing business dashboards, reporting suites, and analytics tools
• Background in packaging/automation ROI measurement and supply chain cost-to-serve analysis
• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Industrial Engineering, Analytics, or related field, preferred

Responsibilities

• Lead supply chain analytics and reporting, including enterprise dashboards and performance scorecards
• Design and govern customized reporting tools, business applications, and decision support systems
• Model distribution network scenarios to optimize cost, service, and growth scalability
• Drive inventory health and fulfillment optimization to maximize turns and reduce obsolescence
• Oversee capacity and labor planning across DCs, final mile, and seasonal peak operations
• Partner with IT/Business Systems to enhance WMS, LMS, and TMS reporting capabilities
• Build predictive analytics and scenario modeling tools for leadership decision making
• Develop and manage a high-performing analytics and optimization team

Benefits

• Minimum Starting Rate: $160,000.00 Annually
• Up to: $200,000.00 Hourly
• In addition to your salary, based on your role, associates may be eligible for other compensation including bonuses, sales incentives, and long term incentives.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Industry: Furniture, Home Furnishings, Electronics, and Appliance Retailers
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree