SVP, Global Supply Chain Transformation

Warner Music Group • Los Angeles, CA

1d • $225,000 - $275,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Warner Music Group is seeking an execution-focused Senior Vice President of Global Supply Chain Transformation to modernize its global physical operations. The role will redefine the future state of physical operations across manufacturing partnerships, distribution hubs, e-commerce fulfillment, and inventory optimization, and lead the end-to-end implementation of a modern enterprise-wide supply chain management system.

The company seeks a supply chain leader with experience in best-in-class consumer packaged goods, retail, or high-volume manufacturing and shipping environments. Music-industry experience is not required. The successful candidate will bring operational discipline, predictive data modeling, and systems-architecture expertise to WMG’s global physical business. The position requires at least four days per week in the office. The listed annual salary range is $225,000 to $275,000; actual base pay depends on factors including work experience and business needs. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States by their first day of employment.

Requirements

• 15 or more years of progressive supply chain leadership experience.
• Proven track record as a VP or SVP managing large-scale physical logistics and distribution network footprints.
• Deep operational experience in a premier consumer packaged goods, retail, or fast-moving consumer goods environment.
• Proven success as the business lead for a large-scale global SCM or ERP implementation, from blueprinting through post-go-live optimization.
• Mastery of advanced demand planning, data-driven inventory optimization, and rigorous KPI design across a complex, multi-region distribution network.
• Exceptional cross-functional influence and communication skills, including the ability to translate established supply chain methods into agile strategies for a creative, fast-paced industry.
• Track record of delivery in a creative or similarly unpredictable environment, including work driven by high-pressure or release-date deadlines.
• Legally authorized to work in the United States as of the first day of employment; proof of work authorization is required upon hire.

Nice To Haves

• Excellent communication, professionalism, and organizational skills.
• Goal-oriented approach to setting short- and long-term team goals and motivating teams toward high performance.
• Ability to build internal and external relationships globally to accomplish business and revenue goals.
• Strong leadership and problem-solving skills to motivate cross-functional team members and drive major projects or initiatives.
• Ability to establish and maintain relationships with senior executives and decision-makers globally, communicate priorities, and explore opportunities to drive revenue.
• Commercial mindset with sound, practical business judgment.
• Experience with SCM or ERP platforms such as o9 Solutions or SAP.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate, re-engineer, and optimize the global physical supply chain network, including physical media and merchandise, to improve speed to market, reduce fulfillment costs, and scale for demand spikes.
• Serve as executive sponsor for the selection, design, and phased global implementation of an enterprise supply chain management or ERP technology platform, replacing fragmented legacy systems.
• Introduce demand forecasting, sales and operations planning (S&OP), and inventory replenishment models suited to a variable, hit-driven product lifecycle.
• Direct organizational change management so corporate stakeholders, global territory leads, and warehouse operators adopt digital workflows and standardized processes.
• Partner with operational leadership to establish a framework for holding global third-party logistics providers, manufacturers, and freight forwarders accountable to data-driven service-level agreements.
• Work with C-suite leaders, technology teams, and global business unit heads to integrate supply chain capabilities into the broader corporate data ecosystem.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Executive
• Education Level: No Education Listed