Director of Supply Chain - Frozen Foods

Location: St. Louis

Kinsa is recruiting for a:
Director of Supply Chain / Frozen Foods

Location: St. Louis, MO area (Onsite)

This is an opportunity to lead and shape the supply chain function for a growing food manufacturing organization with multiple facilities and ambitious growth plans. The Director of Supply Chain will play a key role in optimizing operations, strengthening supplier and logistics networks, and building scalable processes that support future expansion.

What our client offers:

• $150,000 - $180,000 Base salary (Negotiable higher for right candidate)
• 15% Bonus target
• Comprehensive Healthcare
• PTO and Holiday pay
• 401k with company match

What you will do:

• Develop and execute supply chain strategies that support production requirements, customer service objectives, and business growth initiatives.
• Lead procurement activities for raw materials and packaging while ensuring supplier performance, quality standards, and cost control objectives are achieved.
• Oversee production planning, inventory management, warehousing, and distribution operations to optimize service levels and minimize waste.
• Manage relationships with suppliers, carriers, and third-party logistics providers to ensure reliable and cost-effective supply chain performance.
• Monitor and improve key supply chain metrics including inventory turns, fill rates, on-time delivery, and forecast accuracy.
• Partner cross-functionally with Operations, Quality, Sales, and Finance teams to drive alignment and support business objectives.

• Lead and develop supply chain personnel while driving continuous improvement initiatives across multiple functions and facilities.

What you bring:

• 8+ years of progressive supply chain experience, including leadership responsibility within food manufacturing environments.
• Strong knowledge of procurement, production planning, inventory management, warehousing, and distribution operations.
• Experience with USDA, FDA, FSMA, and food manufacturing regulatory requirements.
• Experience utilizing ERP, MRP, forecasting, and supply chain planning systems.
• Experience managing multi-site manufacturing and distribution operations preferred.
• Background in cold chain, refrigerated, or frozen food supply chains preferred.
• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Operations, or related field; MBA preferred.

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Recruiter Information:
Stephanie Savage