Director, Supply Chain Optimization

Utz Brands, Inc.•Hanover, PA

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About The Position

The Director, Supply Chain Optimization will lead enterprise-wide initiatives that enhance efficiency, agility, and visibility across the supply chain network. This role will shape long-term strategies that optimize network capacity, guide make vs. buy decisions and strengthen operational resilience. Acting as a strategic partner to senior leadership, the Director will leverage data, technology, and cross-functional collaboration to drive continuous improvement, cost savings, and service excellence from suppliers through to customers.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Business, or related field required
10+ years of progressive experience in Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Planning, or Distribution, with at least 3–5 years in a leadership role.
Proven success leading cross-functional initiatives that drive measurable improvements in cost, service, and efficiency.
Strong digital fluency and experience with enterprise tools (e.g., Power BI, D365, advanced analytics platforms).
Demonstrated ability to influence executive decision-making and drive alignment across multiple functions.
Exceptional strategic thinking, data-driven decision-making, and executive communication skills.

Nice To Haves

MBA or advanced degree strongly preferred

Responsibilities

Lead cross-functional supply chain optimization initiatives, including network design, capacity utilization, insourcing vs. outsourcing strategies, and integration of new manufacturing and distribution assets.
Review multi‑echelon inventory optimization (MEIO) and deployment (DRP) to place the right stock at the right node, minimizing obsolescence and expedites.
Define and help establish Planning & Inventory COE to standardize methods, tools, and training; scale best practices across the network.
Define and govern supply chain performance metrics (KPIs) that align with enterprise objectives, enabling leadership to make fact-based decisions on capacity planning, sourcing, and distribution.
Develop and execute strategies to improve inventory management, distribution efficiency, and service reliability while balancing cost and risk.
Drive team coordination for scenario planning (what‑if) for demand surges, outages, and mix shifts; recommend make/buy, prebuild, and allocation strategies.
Champion digital transformation within the supply chain, driving adoption of advanced analytics, real-time monitoring, and predictive modeling to enhance visibility and responsiveness.
Build diagnostics and control towers (exceptions, near‑real‑time signals, root cause drill‑downs) to accelerate decisions.
Oversee the design and implementation of dashboards and reporting frameworks that provide actionable insights into network performance, bottlenecks, and risks at the executive level.
Partner with IT and data analytics teams to ensure scalable, accurate, and timely data models that support scenario planning, simulation, and long-range capacity strategy.
Serve as a strategic advisor to senior leadership, preparing business cases, executive reports, and recommendations that balance operational performance with long-term growth.
Foster a culture of continuous improvement across the supply chain organization by identifying opportunities for standardization, efficiency, and innovation.