Dir Supply Chain Strategy
About The Position
The Director, Supply Chain Strategy works in North America as part of the Customer Supply Excellence organization. The role leads the development and execution of long-range, end-to-end supply chain strategies to optimize the material, production, and delivery network and drive initiatives that improve cost, service, quality, and customer experience across the North American business. It helps shape a resilient, efficient, customer-focused supply network that supports sustainable growth and competitive advantage. The position reports to the Vice President, Customer Supply Excellence and works with partners across Commercial, Finance, Procurement, Logistics, Manufacturing, Supply Chain Planning, Engineering, New Product Innovation, IT, Sales Operations, and distributor and customer networks throughout the Americas. The role leads approximately 3–5 direct reports across Network Optimization, Customer Care, the Supply Network Pillar, and Strategic Supply Chain Business Transformation.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience (4+ years) in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or a related discipline.
- 15+ years of progressive supply chain leadership experience, including supply chain planning, logistics, warehousing, project management, and end-to-end supply chain optimization.
- Experience translating business strategy into actionable roadmaps, investment cases, and measurable business outcomes.
- Strong expertise in network strategy and network design.
- Ability to partner across Commercial, Manufacturing, Planning, Finance, and Engineering to align supply chain capabilities with business priorities.
- Demonstrated success leading large-scale transformation and change management initiatives and influencing stakeholders across functions and levels.
- Authentic leadership that values diverse perspectives and fosters an inclusive, collaborative, high-performing team culture.
- Accountability for results, integrity, and commitment to honoring commitments.
- Commitment to learning and continued growth for oneself, the team, and the organization.
Nice To Haves
- Master's degree.
Responsibilities
- Lead and develop a team through coaching, career discussions, and ongoing performance management.
- Develop and execute end-to-end supply chain strategy and network transformation initiatives to improve safety, quality, cost efficiency, and service performance across North America.
- Lead customer care and operational support efforts in collaboration with Customer Supply Excellence, Sales Operations, and distributor and customer partners.
- Build and manage cross-functional relationships with internal and external stakeholders to implement strategic initiatives, achieve organizational alignment, and support change adoption.
- Lead the WCSC Supply Network Pillar, influence organizational priorities and execution, and support continuous improvement across the end-to-end supply chain.
Benefits
- Hybrid work model with four days in the office.
- Competitive base salary and incentive plans, including a 25% target short-term incentive and a target long-term incentive.
- Parental leave.
- Health, dental, and vision benefits.
- Retirement plan options with an employer match.
- Generous paid time off, including holidays, vacation days, and sick days.
- Wellness Program and Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
- On-site pub, brand clothing and swag, events, and free beer and beverages.
- Charitable and community involvement opportunities.
- Business Resource Groups offering volunteer opportunities, leadership experience, and networking.
- First Choice Learning opportunities and career development.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
