Director of Supply Chain - Yellowstone National Park

Director of Supply Chain - Yellowstone National Park

Location:

Yellowstone National Park, WY
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Employment type:

Full-Time
• Pay:
Competitive

Live. Work. Explore. as a part of our Supply Chain/Purchasing team in Yellowstone National Park!

Work behind the scenes to ensure Yellowstone's daily operations run smoothly. If you are a self-motivated individual who is interested in supply chain, accounting, and the operation of Yellowstone National Park, we have a position for you!

The Director of Supply Chain is responsible for directing and managing Purchasing, Receiving and Warehouse Operations to establish a secure supply chain which meets the needs of the field operations. Yellowstone Purchasing supports a high volume and remote hospitality operation with an internal warehousing and distribution operation and this role is responsible for managing the supply chain process from the vendor to the end user.

• Position Type:
  Full-Time, Year-Round
• Pay:
  Salary will be discussed during the interview process
• Schedule:
  
  Typical schedule is 40 hours, 5 days per week (may include weekends, evenings, and holidays)

We are a welcoming community who work hard, share a real passion for the environment, and enjoy crafting memorable experiences for our guests. As part of the Xanterra Travel Collection®, we are the primary authorized concessionaire in Yellowstone, and proud stewards of the park.

• Housing – Not Included – most employees find housing in Gardiner, MT, Emigrant, MT or Livingston, MT
• A fast-paced, exciting work environment with plenty of upward mobility and growth opportunities
• Meet people of all ages from all over the country and world

• Medical, Dental, Vision
• Paid Time Off and Holidays
• Disability Insurance
• 401k with match
• Life and AD&D Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellness Programs
• Learning and Development Programs

• Free Yellowstone National Park pass
• Free Employee Recreation Program (recreation centers, athletics, gear rentals, seminars, van trips, hiking, and more)
• Employee discounts at local gateway communities
• Access to maintained campgrounds and back-country campsites inside and around the park
• Retail, Lodging and Travel Discounts
• Planned employee trips and activities
• $350 Referral Bonus Program
• The adventure of a lifetime

• Oversees the overall operations and staff of Purchasing and Receiving departments, setting and monitoring operational goals and performance metrics (KPIs)
• Develops demand forecasts, manages inventory levels across multiple locations, and ensures accurate receiving and documentation
• Collaborates with F&B Operations, Culinary, and Suppliers to align purchasing plans, demand forecasts, and inventory management
• Leads local sourcing initiatives using corporate supply chain processes, ensuring alignment with national and regional sourcing strategies
• Maintains accurate procurement and inventory records, including purchases, receipts, shipments, and physical inventories
• Manages supplier relationships professionally and ethically, negotiating favorable pricing, service, and quality while providing vendor performance feedback
• Directs staffing, training, and performance management for Purchasing and Warehouse teams, ensuring compliance with procedures and accuracy in systems
• Oversees capital expenditure purchases, including bid solicitation, vendor coordination, payment processing, and asset documentation

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain, Accounting, Finance, or related field
• Minimum 7 years of Purchasing leadership & team management experience in hospitality or food service related industries; additional experience in front of house operations is a plus
• Well established communication and negotiation skills
• Demonstrated ability to be proactive in anticipating and mitigating risk factors and operational requirements
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to successfully execute multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Extensive knowledge of procurement processes in an automated Procurement and Inventory Management system
• Solid analytic skills, including…