Director Of Supply Chain

Job Overview

Under the direction of the VP of Fresh Operations, the Director of Supply Chain provides end‑to‑end leadership and ownership of the supply chain to support harvest, production, storage, and distribution objectives. This role is responsible for overseeing a complex multi‑product portfolio including fresh fruit, arils, juice, and concentrate operations across domestic and international markets. The Director leads sourcing strategy, purchasing, production planning, storage management, logistics execution, and inventory control to ensure efficient, cost‑effective, and high‑quality product flow.

• Own end‑to‑end supply chain planning from crop harvest through outbound distribution
• Translate crop maturity data and forecasts into actionable supply, production, and distribution plans.
• Drive a consistent delivery planning process that results in consistent and predictable execution around all aspects of PO management.
• Align supply plans with operational capacity, storage availability, and customer demand
• Develop predictive planning models and maintain in‑season operational forecasting tools
• Lead sourcing and procurement strategy across domestic and international suppliers
• Oversee purchasing team activities and daily procurement operations
• Establish long‑term supplier contracts and strategic sourcing initiatives
• Partner with QA to ensure supplier compliance and product quality standards
• Integrate packaging supply chain planning into procurement and production strategies
• Serve as an active member of the TWC Global Purchasing Board
• Drive international sourcing strategies aligned with production and customer demand requirements
• Oversee inbound and outbound logistics operations, including receiving, storage, and shipping activities
• Manage inventory accuracy, FIFO compliance, traceability, and inventory optimization
• Lead storage strategy across internal facilities and third‑party logistics (3PL) partners
• Optimize storage utilization, product quality, and shelf‑life management
• Align storage and logistics plans with harvest timing and production schedules
• Manage relationships, contracts, and service levels with logistics providers and 3PL partners
• Drive vendor performance management and continuous improvement initiatives
• Oversee supplier qualification processes and quality standards throughout the supply chain
• Oversee the complete transportation lifecycle for both inbounds and outbounds
• Ensure compliance with domestic and international food safety, regulatory, and export requirements
• Track and analyze KPIs, including service levels, inventory performance, productivity, and supply chain costs
• Implement analytics, reporting tools, and productivity systems to improve operational decision‑making
• Lead, mentor, and develop supply chain and procurement teams
• Drive operational excellence and continuous improvement initiatives across supply chain functions
• Travel to fields, production facilities, and third‑party logistics sites as required

• Strong understanding of end‑to‑end supply chain operations within agricultural, food manufacturing, or processing environments
• Strong financial skills and knowledge, including the ability to use factual data to make decisions and ensure profitability
• Strong ability to communicate complex and/or controversial topics and concepts to a wide and diverse audience
• Strong ability to develop high‑profile, influential, and collaborative relationships across teams, functions, and layers
• Advanced knowledge of supply planning, sourcing, logistics, warehousing, and inventory management processes
• Experience translating crop maturity and harvest forecasts into operational production and distribution plans
• Strong understanding of inventory management, FIFO practices, traceability, and storage optimization
• Hands‑on experience managing third‑party logistics providers and outside warehouse operations
• Experience with bin management programs and seasonal production environments
• Advanced analytical, reporting, and data visualization skills to support operational decision‑making
• Experience implementing and managing productivity tracking and operational performance metrics
• Strong leadership,…