Global Supply Chain Risk Manager

Fortune Brands•Deerfield, IL

1d•$124,000 - $190,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Global Supply Chain Risk Manager is a senior individual contributor responsible for enterprise-wide supply chain risk management, with an emphasis on external suppliers and third-party risk. This role leads the identification, assessment, prioritization, and governance of risk mitigation activities that protect continuity, cost, service, compliance, and reputation. This position operates with high autonomy and influence, partnering across sourcing, operations, logistics, quality, finance, and executive leadership without direct people management.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Business, Finance, or related field
Minimum of 8+ years of experience in supply chain, sourcing, supplier management, operations, or risk management
Demonstrated expertise in supplier and third-party risk assessment
Strong analytical skills and ability to evaluate complex, ambiguous risk scenarios
Proven ability to lead cross-functional initiatives through influence rather than authority
Excellent communication skills with experience presenting to senior leadership

Nice To Haves

Experience in global, multi-tier supply chains
Familiarity with supplier risk tools and external risk intelligence providers
Experience developing governance frameworks and executive dashboards
Background in manufacturing, consumer products, technology, or other disruption-prone industries

Responsibilities

Own the enterprise approach to supply chain and supplier risk management
Continuously monitor risks across global supplier networks, including financial, capacity, geopolitical, regulatory, cyber, and ESG risks
Assess and prioritize risks based on likelihood, impact, and criticality of suppliers, materials, and services
Identify single-source, regional, and category risks and lead scenario analysis
Govern risk mitigation, ensuring actions are clearly owned, tracked, and executed
Influence mitigation strategies such as alternate sourcing, dual qualification, inventory strategies, and contractual protections
Engage directly with critical suppliers to assess resilience and business continuity
Partner cross-functionally to embed risk considerations into sourcing and supplier lifecycle decisions
Provide executive-level program updates on top risks, trends, and mitigation progress
Support leadership during major supply disruptions with data-driven recommendations