Director, Supply Chain S​/Tower Lead

The Supply Chain Lead for this program will oversee the Supply Chain functions, including Operations, Quality & Safety, and Warehousing & Distribution, working closely with the IT Lead for Supply Chain to ensure the successful implementation of the Supply Chain solutions. This position will also take on a leadership role in Operations. The focus is on implementing industry-leading practices and supporting Supply Chain activities throughout the global design and execution phases, ensuring business needs are met.

Since this is part of a global initiative, this role will collaborate with other teams to ensure all Supply Chain-related impacts are properly addressed. The position involves significant leadership responsibilities, managing key business stakeholders and aligning project timelines and costs.

• Represent the Supply Chain business to ensure global requirements are met in alignment with the broader program vision and strategic goals.
• Manage business stakeholders and subject matter experts, advocating for standardized global processes with minimal customizations.
• Collaborate with IT to align technology solutions with business needs.
• Work with other teams to address cross-functional impacts and drive efficient processes.
• Ensure the Supply Chain solution delivers on its intended benefits, including streamlined processes and cost efficiencies.
• Advocate for necessary business changes and ensure all requirements are addressed through a formal governance process.
• Align business requirements with the program’s release schedule and budget.
• Act as an escalation point for the Supply Chain function on requirement and solution discussions.
• Mobilize both internal and external resources to support the program, addressing potential resource constraints across other projects.
• Ensure deployment plans meet business needs and timelines.
• Support the change management team in crafting and delivering communications to Supply Chain stakeholders.

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• 15-20 years of experience in an operations environment, including plant leadership.
• Strong knowledge of SAP Supply Chain processes.
• Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to clearly communicate to leadership and the program team.
• Enterprise-wide thinking, with a proactive approach to action.
• Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to build trust and credibility with leaders and teams.
• Experience working effectively in distributed, team-oriented environments.
• Flexible and adaptable, with the ability to thrive in ambiguous situations.
• Resilient, with a strong drive to persevere through challenges.
• Forward-thinking mindset toward evolving change practices and methodologies.
• Strong understanding of project management practices.

• Experience in large, multinational organizations.
• Background in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry.
• Involvement in large-scale digital transformation initiatives.

• Reports to VP, Supply Chain .
• Collaborates with program leadership, IT, business stakeholders, and external implementation partners.

• Some travel may be required for project-related activities.
• Work schedules may occasionally extend beyond regular business hours.