Supply Chain Director

Supply Chain Director

Detroit, MI

$130,000 - $160,000

The Clark Agency is partnering with a rapidly scaling beverage manufacturing organization to identify a Director of Supply Chain who will sit at the center of the company’s growth engine. This executive will own the full lifecycle of materials planning, procurement, customer supply chain engagement, and multi‑facility production alignment, ensuring that customer programs translate seamlessly into operational execution.

This is a high‑visibility role for a leader who thrives in fast‑paced environments, builds durable systems, and isn’t afraid to take the driver’s seat. You’ll manage turnkey customer requests across multiple plants, oversee sourcing and vendor strategy, build cost‑of‑goods models, mitigate overbuy risk, and serve as a trusted partner to both internal leadership and major retail customers. Occasional on‑site customer visits and cross‑facility travel are part of the rhythm of the role.

The organization’s most effective leaders share a common behavioral profile:

• Smart: A lean, entrepreneurial thinker who solves problems with insight before spending capital.
• Quick: Exceptionally responsive, connected, and ready to tackle issues in real time.
• Focused: Disciplined, principle‑driven, and able to build frameworks that scale.
• Service‑oriented: Proactively supports customers and internal teams without hesitation.
• Selling mindset: Builds lifelong customer relationships—because in this culture, everyone sells.

The Director of Supply Chain will oversee logistics, procurement, distribution, inventory management, and supplier relationships across a diverse product portfolio. You’ll collaborate closely with logistics managers, plant leaders, purchasing teams, outside brokers, and customer supply chain partners to ensure flawless execution.

The role can be remote, with meaningful time spent on‑site in Detroit and periodic travel to additional facilities (Miami, Philadelphia). Customer meetings—virtual and in‑person—are a core part of the work.

• Synchronize all inbound materials and ingredients to support production schedules.
• Build cost bids and COGS models for new product requests.
• Forecast demand, place orders, and monitor market trends to optimize buying power.
• Create and maintain inbound material timelines; communicate changes proactively.
• Develop and execute purchasing strategies.
• Generate accurate purchase orders and manage budget alignment.
• Lead negotiations and secure optimal commercial terms.
• Partner cross‑functionally to ensure clear requirements and smooth execution.
• Conduct cost and scenario analysis to support decision‑making.
• Establish and refine purchasing SOPs.
• Draft, review, and modify contracts.
• Resolve issues with plant teams and customers to protect key deliverables.
• Build and maintain a strong supplier network.
• Monitor inventory usage and adjust purchasing behavior accordingly.
• Travel 25–40% to plant locations (with variability week‑to‑week).

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, or Business (preferred).
• Experience in beverage manufacturing or customer‑facing supply chain roles (preferred).Strong background in procurement, materials management, and contract review.
• Comfortable working with major retail supply chain teams (Costco, Kroger, etc.).
• Skilled in sourcing, vendor management, negotiation, and relationship building.
• Strong analytical capability and financial literacy.
• Solid judgment and decision‑making skills.
• Familiarity with HACCP, SQF, and GMP manufacturing environments (highly preferred).