Supply Chain Director

Supply Chain DirectorNew York, USAOn-site / Hybrid depending on business needsAbout the CompanyNovaris Search is partnered with a growing business within the personal care and beauty manufacturing space that is looking to appoint a Supply Chain Director to lead and strengthen its end-to-end supply chain function.This is a key leadership role for a commercially aware supply chain professional who can build structure, improve performance, and support the business through its next phase of growth.Position OverviewThe Supply Chain Director will be responsible for overseeing the full supply chain operation, including planning, procurement, inventory, logistics, and cross-functional coordination across the business.The successful candidate will lead efforts to improve service levels, optimise inventory, strengthen supplier performance, and ensure the supply chain function is aligned with operational and commercial objectives.This role would suit someone with strong leadership skills, a hands-on approach, and experience operating in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, ideally within personal care, cosmetics, beauty, or a related category.

Key Responsibilities

Lead the end-to-end supply chain strategy across planning, procurement, inventory, warehousing, and logisticsDevelop and improve supply chain processes to support service, cost, and efficiency targetsPartner with operations, manufacturing, commercial, and finance teams to align supply chain activities with business needsDrive S&OP and demand planning processes to improve forecasting accuracy and supply continuityManage supplier performance and support procurement strategies to reduce risk and improve reliabilityOversee inventory strategy to balance working capital with customer service

Requirements

Identify and implement continuous improvement initiatives across the supply chain functionBuild, lead, and develop a high-performing supply chain teamProvide reporting, analysis, and leadership insight on supply chain performance, risks, and opportunitiesCandidate

Requirements

Proven experience in a senior supply chain leadership role within manufacturingStrong background across planning, procurement, inventory, logistics, and supply chain strategyExperience in personal care, beauty, cosmetics, OTC, or related consumer manufacturing would be preferredDemonstrated ability to lead teams and improve supply chain performance in a fast-paced environmentStrong understanding of S&OP, forecasting, supplier management, and inventory optimisationCommercially minded with the ability to work cross-functionally across operations and business leadershipStrong problem-solving skills, leadership capability, and communication skillsWhy Join?Opportunity to join a growing business in a key leadership roleHigh level of visibility and influence across the organisationChance to shape supply chain strategy and drive meaningful operational improvementWork within a dynamic manufacturing environment supporting growth and transformationApplication ProcessThis search is being conducted on a confidential basis. If you would be interested in learning more, please apply directly or contact me for a confidential discussion at b***s@***. This is a beta feature to avoid spam applicants.

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