Director of Supply Chain

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# Director of Global Supply Chain ### Confidential Multi-Brand Apparel Organization #### Overview Our client is seeking a Director of Global Supply Chain to lead end-to-end supply chain operations across a portfolio of apparel brands. This leadership role will oversee planning, production, logistics, and distribution while driving operational excellence, organizational effectiveness, and long-term supply chain strategy. The ideal candidate brings a blend of strategic thinking, operational expertise, and people leadership. This individual will play a critical role in scaling global operations, improving efficiency, developing talent, and ensuring products are delivered on time and to the highest quality standards. #### Key Responsibilities **Global Supply Chain Leadership** - Lead end-to-end supply chain operations across demand planning, supply planning, production, logistics, and distribution. - Develop and execute strategic initiatives that improve supply chain effectiveness and support long-term business objectives. - Drive operational excellence through process improvement, scalability initiatives, and performance optimization. - Utilize data and analytics to inform decision-making and improve business outcomes. **Team Leadership & Development** - Lead a large, cross-functional supply chain organization, including multiple people leaders and direct reports. - Build, develop, and mentor high-performing teams focused on service, efficiency, accountability, and continuous improvement. - Create a strong succession pipeline through coaching, development planning, and talent management. - Foster a collaborative, inclusive culture that supports employee engagement and organizational growth. **Cross-Functional Partnership** - Partner closely with Product, Sourcing, Quality, Operations, and Commercial teams to ensure successful product delivery. - Collaborate with key internal stakeholders to leverage best practices and drive alignment across functions. - Support product quality initiatives, post-sales processes, and operational risk mitigation efforts. - Serve as a key member of the leadership team, contributing to broader business strategy and organizational objectives. **Operational Excellence** - Establish and monitor performance metrics across supply chain functions. - Identify opportunities to improve service levels, cost efficiency, inventory management, and overall operational effectiveness. - Ensure processes, systems, and teams are positioned to support future business growth and increasing complexity. #### Qualifications **Required** - Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Operations, or a related field. - 10+ years of progressive leadership experience within apparel, consumer products, or a related industry. - Demonstrated experience managing complex global supply chain operations from planning through execution. - Proven success leading large teams and developing people leaders within a cross-functional environment. - Strong analytical and business acumen with experience leveraging data to improve operational performance. - Ability to travel domestically and internationally as needed. **Preferred** - MBA or advanced degree. - Experience supporting multi-brand or multi-category product organizations. - Background working within fast-growing, globally distributed consumer goods businesses. #### Ideal Candidate - Strategic leader with a strong operational foundation. - Proven ability to balance long-term planning with day-to-day execution. - Collaborative, influential, and highly effective in cross-functional environments. - Passionate about team development, organizational health, and leadership excellence. - Comfortable navigating complexity, ambiguity, and rapid growth. - Data-driven decision maker with a continuous improvement mindset. - Excited by the opportunity to shape and scale global supply chain operations within a growing consumer brand portfolio.