Sr Director, Supply Chain

California Dairies•Visalia, CA

About The Position

The Senior Director of Supply Chain leads and optimizes the company’s end-to-end supply chain strategy, spanning demand planning, manufacturing, inventory, warehousing, and distribution. The role is responsible for delivering a cost-effective supply chain that supports growth while maintaining exceptional customer service, product quality, food safety, and regulatory compliance. The Senior Director partners closely with Operations, Manufacturing, Procurement, Sales, Finance, and Quality to translate business objectives into an integrated supply chain strategy. The position provides strategic leadership for demand and supply planning, including S&OP, as well as supply planning, demand planning, inventory management, warehousing, logistics, and distribution for fluid products, milk powders, and butter. It develops processes, systems, organizational capabilities, and risk-management and business-continuity strategies to support growth and improve resilience. The role also leads the customer service team and partners with Sales and Quality to improve forecasting, service, fulfillment, and compliance. The role is primarily based in an office setting, with occasional travel to manufacturing sites. Personal protective equipment is required when working at manufacturing sites. A state-issued driver’s license is required or must be acquirable.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, Operations, Business, or a related field.
At least 10 years of progressive supply chain, operations, or manufacturing experience.
Strong understanding of demand planning, S&OP, inventory management, manufacturing, logistics, and distribution.
Proven track record of delivering measurable improvements in cost, service, inventory, and operational performance.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
Ability to conceptualize long-term business goals and develop orderly processes to accomplish them.
Excellent managerial skills and ability to build, lead, and inspire a team.
Good judgment when carrying out assigned duties.
English proficiency for written and spoken communication.
Must possess or be able to acquire a state-issued driver’s license.

Nice To Haves

Experience in the dairy, food, or a similarly complex industry is preferred.

Responsibilities

Develop and implement an end-to-end supply chain strategy aligned with company growth, financial, and customer objectives.
Lead demand and supply planning processes, including S&OP.
Oversee supply planning, demand planning, inventory management, warehousing, logistics, and distribution for fluid products, milk powders, and butter.
Establish processes, systems, and organizational capabilities to support continued business growth.
Develop supply chain risk-management and business-continuity strategies to improve resilience and mitigate disruptions.
Provide strategic leadership and direction to the customer service team to ensure exceptional service and operational efficiency.
Partner with Sales teams to improve demand visibility, forecast accuracy, and promotional planning.
Establish appropriate inventory policies.
Improve order fulfillment, on-time delivery, and customer service.
Use data, analytics, and performance metrics to reduce supply chain costs and improve operational performance.
Partner with Quality teams to ensure supply chain activities meet applicable food safety, quality, regulatory, and customer requirements.
Ensure shelf-life management, traceability, and product integrity across the supply chain.
Lead, guide, and support team members through clear communication, delegation, feedback, coaching, recognition, advocacy, and encouragement of process improvement and innovation.
Perform other related duties as assigned.