Supply Chain Director

REILY FOODS COMPANY • Knoxville, TN

8d • Onsite

About The Position

The Director of Supply Chain is responsible for managing supply chain strategy and execution for multi-site food and beverage manufacturing operations. Vendor sourcing, negotiations, production planning, inventory management, and logistics (origin to destination) are prioritized. Commodities purchasing experience is a plus. The position requires strong analytical and forecasting capability and hands-on leadership skills across procurement, planning, manufacturing coordination, and distribution at site level.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations, Business, Engineering, or related field (MBA preferred)
• 10+ years of progressive supply chain experience, with leadership responsibility
• Direct experience in multi-unit manufacturing preferably with expiring food ingredients/products
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, advanced formulas, scenario modeling, data analysis)
• Experience with ERP systems (e.g., Dynamics, SAP, Oracle, JD Edwards, or similar)
• Demonstrated ability to enhance collaboration and execution across cross-functional teams
• Data-driven strategic decision maker with exceptional analytical skills
• Proven negotiation and supplier management capabilities
• Effective communicator across operations, commercial, and executive teams

Nice To Haves

• Commodities purchasing experience is a plus
• MBA preferred

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute supply chain strategies aligned with business objectives, customer requirements, and margin targets.
• Drive accountability and continuous improvement in the supply chain, planning, and procurement teams that focus “on time, in full”.
• Partner cross-functionally with Operations, Quality, R&D, Sales, Finance, and Food Safety to ensure alignment from demand through fulfillment.
• Improve production planning processes supporting batch manufacturing, frequent changeovers, and customized production runs.
• Optimize raw material/ingredients and finished goods inventory while minimizing waste, shrink, and obsolescence.
• Establish planning tools and KPIs to improve throughput, yield, and schedule adherence.
• Own demand forecasting and Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) processes for both branded and customer-specific products.
• Translate forecast demand into executable production, procurement, and inventory plans.
• Balance service levels, capacity constraints, and inventory risk across multiple SKUs and formulations.
• Oversee inbound and outbound logistics and transportation strategies.
• Ensure timely and cost-effective distribution to customers while maintaining food safety and quality standards.
• Identify opportunities to optimize freight and warehouse utilization.
• Utilize advanced Excel and analytical tools to model demand, capacity, inventory, and cost scenarios.
• Develop dashboards and reporting to track KPIs such as service level, inventory turns, forecast accuracy, and cost per unit.
• Support ERP and planning system enhancements and data integrity initiatives.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives across the supply chain using Lean, Six Sigma, or similar methodologies.
• Ensure compliance with food safety, regulatory, and customer audit requirements.
• Identify and implement best practices to support scalability and operational excellence.

Benefits

• 10 Paid Company Holidays
• Generous Paid Vacation & Sick Time
• Comprehensive, Affordable Medical, Dental & Vision Coverage for you and your family
• Health Savings Account (HSA) with company contributions
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) & Dependent Care FSA (DCFSA)
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with company match and discretionary profit sharing
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and financial wellness resources
• Company‑Paid Disability
• Company‑Paid Life Insurance equal to 3× annual compensation

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director