Strategic Supply Chain - Senior Manager

Blue Nile•New York, NY

5d•$110,000 - $130,000

About The Position

The Strategic Supply Chain Senior Manager leads end‑to‑end supply chain strategy, driving network optimization, cost efficiency, supplier performance, and operational scalability. This role owns long-range planning, cross-functional alignment, and continuous improvement initiatives that strengthen resilience, reduce risk, and support enterprise growth.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Operations Management, Engineering, or related field.
Minimum 7+ years of supply chain experience, including leadership or strategic responsibility.
Proven track record in strategic planning, network optimization, and supplier management.
Strong analytical capability with proficiency in modeling, forecasting, and scenario planning.
Experience leading cross‑functional initiatives and influencing senior stakeholders.
Familiarity with ERP, WMS, TMS, and advanced analytics tools.

Nice To Haves

Lean/Six Sigma certification preferred
MBA or advanced degree is a plus

Responsibilities

Develop multiyear supply chain strategies aligned to corporate objectives.
Build and maintain capacity models, demand scenarios, and risk mitigation plans.
Lead strategic roadmap initiatives across fulfillment, logistics, inventory, and supplier ecosystems.
Evaluate and optimize distribution of footprint, transportation flows, and inventory positioning.
Drive cost‑to‑serve analysis, throughput modeling, and operational efficiency improvements.
Partner with Finance to quantify ROI, cost savings, and capital investment requirements.
Establish performance frameworks, KPIs, and quarterly business reviews with key vendors.
Identify and onboard new suppliers to support diversification and scalability.
Collaborate with Operations, Merchandining, Planning, Engineering, and Customer Experience to align priorities and execution.
Serve as the strategic liaison for executive leadership, providing insights, risks, and recommendations.
Lead cross functional initiatives such as new product introduction, network transitions, and system integrations.
Implement Lean, Six Sigma, and data driven methodologies to reduce waste and improve reliability.
Develop dashboards and reporting mechanisms for visibility into performance, risk, and cost drivers.
Champion automation, digitization, and advanced analytics across the supply chain.
Build resilience strategies for geopolitical, transportation, supplier, and regulatory risks.
Ensure compliance with trade regulations, sustainability standards, and internal governance.