Director, Supply Chain Network Strategy & Design
About The Position
The Director, Supply Chain Network Strategy & Design is a newly created leadership role responsible for defining how and where McCain produces, sources, and distributes finished goods for the Global Snacking business. Reporting to the VP, Supply Chain – Global Snacking, this role translates commercial ambition into a resilient, cost-advantaged global manufacturing and distribution footprint. This leader will own the finished-goods network strategy, including make-vs-buy decisions, footprint design, and product-to-plant-to-market flows. Success in this role requires strong cross-regional collaboration and the ability to align diverse stakeholders across NA, EMENA, APACSA, and LATAM to enable a unified, high-performing global network.
Requirements
- University degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Operations Research, Analytics, or Business (Master’s preferred)
- 10+ years of progressive supply chain experience in multinational or FMCG/CPG environments
- Deep expertise in network design, make-vs-buy strategy, footprint optimization, and capacity planning
- Strong hands-on experience with network optimization tools (e.g., Llamasoft, Coupa Supply Chain Guru, Cosmic Frog or equivalent)
- Advanced analytics capability, including total delivered cost and cost-to-serve modeling
- Working knowledge of food and trade regulatory requirements and global trade compliance considerations
- Proven ability to lead complex, cross-functional initiatives and influence senior stakeholders in global matrix organizations
- Strong communication, facilitation, and relationship-building skills
- Proficiency in SAP (or equivalent ERP), advanced Excel, and executive-level PowerPoint
- Demonstrated success building and developing high-performing teams
- Alignment with McCain’s values of authenticity, integrity, and people-first leadership
Responsibilities
- Own the global finished-goods network strategy, optimizing where products are manufactured, co-manufactured, and stored to balance cost, service, and risk
- Lead end-to-end make-vs-buy strategy, defining when to insource, outsource, or expand co-manufacturing to support growth and capacity needs
- Provide strategic input into long-range capacity and capital planning in partnership with Operations, Finance, and Global Supply Chain
- Define and maintain portfolio segmentation (Develop, Scale, Insource, Outsource, Exit) with a repeatable governance process
- Establish governance frameworks for make-vs-buy decisions, including decision rights, triggers, and review cadence
- Build and lead advanced network modeling and scenario-planning capabilities to optimize footprint, sourcing, and flows
- Run scenario analyses (e.g., demand shifts, cost changes, supply disruptions) to drive data-backed sourcing and deployment decisions
- Integrate regulatory and trade requirements into network design, partnering with Scientific & Regulatory Affairs and trade compliance teams
- Act as a strategic advisor to Regional Managing Directors and Supply Chain leaders, aligning regional execution to global strategy
- Build and lead a high-performing team, fostering a “One Supply Chain” mindset across regions
Benefits
- health coverage (medical, dental, vision, prescription drug)
- retirement savings benefits
- leave support including medical, family and bereavement
- vacation and holidays
- company-supported volunteering time
- mental health resources
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
