The Director Supply Chain Operations is responsible for overseeing both the Logistics function and the Procurement Excellence team. This role leads strategic efforts to optimize Home Chefs shipping network improve carrier performance and ensure the seamless flow of materials across our supply chain. The director also drives procurement process improvement through analytics tooling and KPI oversight. This position plays a key leadership role in shaping the strategic direction of the Supply Chain organization ensuring cost efficiency operational excellence and cross-functional alignment.
Detailed Responsibilities
Logistics Oversight
- Directly manage Home Chefs eCommerce parcel and linehaul shipping network
- Oversee carrier performance cost optimization and delivery timeliness
- Plan and execute volume distribution strategy by plant and carrier
- Partner with Fulfillment teams to ensure alignment on daily/weekly execution
Procurement Excellence Leadership
- Guide strategic initiatives for Procurement Excellence including tool development and project oversight
- Track and manage SC KPIs support data-driven decision-making
- Serve as thought partner to cross-functional teams in Culinary Product Finance and Operations
Team Development
- Coach and support Sr. Procurement Excellence Manager and Logistics team leads
- Foster a culture of ownership accountability and growth within the Supply Chain organization
Cross-functional Collaboration
- Act as a bridge between Procurement Logistics and the broader SC and Product teams
- Lead high-impact projects and continuous improvement initiatives across the supply chain
This position requires 10% travel.
Qualifications:
The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge skill ability and/or other characteristics needed for this role. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities.
- Completion of a four-year degree program in a related field (please describe): Supply Chain Logistics Business or a related field
- 7 years of experience in Supply Chain Logistics Procurement or related field
- 3 years experience leading teams
- Experience working with carrier negotiations and shipping network optimization
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; experience with KPIs and supply chain tooling
- High comfort operating cross-functionally and influencing without authority
- Strong communication and leadership presence
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Perks and benefits
- Candidates can experience Home Chef as a customer - enter promo code PEOPLE30 for $30 off your first order!
- Medical dental vision life and disability insurance available
- Paid holidays sick time and vacation time
- 401k program
- Flexible spending accounts for qualified medical dependent care parking or transit expenses
How We Work Together
We are humble team players.
We are warm and gracious with team members and customers. We seek feedback to improve ourselves - and respectfully listen to and accept input.
We are pragmatic next-level thinkers.
We come up with novel and unique ideas. We explore new strategies to avoid being constrained by conventional thinking.
We take ownership.
We approach ambiguous problems prepared to dive in get curious and learn more. We are results-driven always challenging ourselves to exceed goals.
Be at Home at Home Chef
We all show up authentically at Home Chef. Our team includes individuals with a variety of identities backgrounds and perspectives. You can trust that youll be able to bring your whole self to an inclusive and enjoyable workplace.
We welcome people of all races colors religions national origin or ancestry sex (including sexual identity) age physical or mental disabilities pregnancy veteran or military status unfavorable discharge from military service genetic information sexual orientation marital status order of protection status citizenship status arrest record or expunged/sealed convictions or any other legally recognized protected basis under federal state or local law.
Home Chef is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment Home Chef will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process to perform essential job functions or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment please contact our People team at.
Home Chef offers the base salary range as posted below with the exact offer depending on factors such as geographic location experience skills and internal equity. While compensation is within the provided range it is not typical for offers to be made at the upper addition to base salary Home Chef provides a comprehensive benefits package including healthcare coverage 401k match and paid time off.
Illinois Pay Range
$150000 - $165000 USD
To view the California Applicant Notice click here
Required Experience:
Director
The Director Supply Chain Operations is responsible for overseeing both the Logistics function and the Procurement Excellence team. This role leads strategic efforts to optimize Home Chefs shipping network improve carrier performance and ensure the seamless flow of materials across our supply chain....
The Director Supply Chain Operations is responsible for overseeing both the Logistics function and the Procurement Excellence team. This role leads strategic efforts to optimize Home Chefs shipping network improve carrier performance and ensure the seamless flow of materials across our supply chain. The director also drives procurement process improvement through analytics tooling and KPI oversight. This position plays a key leadership role in shaping the strategic direction of the Supply Chain organization ensuring cost efficiency operational excellence and cross-functional alignment.
Detailed Responsibilities
Logistics Oversight
- Directly manage Home Chefs eCommerce parcel and linehaul shipping network
- Oversee carrier performance cost optimization and delivery timeliness
- Plan and execute volume distribution strategy by plant and carrier
- Partner with Fulfillment teams to ensure alignment on daily/weekly execution
Procurement Excellence Leadership
- Guide strategic initiatives for Procurement Excellence including tool development and project oversight
- Track and manage SC KPIs support data-driven decision-making
- Serve as thought partner to cross-functional teams in Culinary Product Finance and Operations
Team Development
- Coach and support Sr. Procurement Excellence Manager and Logistics team leads
- Foster a culture of ownership accountability and growth within the Supply Chain organization
Cross-functional Collaboration
- Act as a bridge between Procurement Logistics and the broader SC and Product teams
- Lead high-impact projects and continuous improvement initiatives across the supply chain
This position requires 10% travel.
Qualifications:
The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge skill ability and/or other characteristics needed for this role. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities.
- Completion of a four-year degree program in a related field (please describe): Supply Chain Logistics Business or a related field
- 7 years of experience in Supply Chain Logistics Procurement or related field
- 3 years experience leading teams
- Experience working with carrier negotiations and shipping network optimization
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; experience with KPIs and supply chain tooling
- High comfort operating cross-functionally and influencing without authority
- Strong communication and leadership presence
More About Us
Perks and benefits
- Candidates can experience Home Chef as a customer - enter promo code PEOPLE30 for $30 off your first order!
- Medical dental vision life and disability insurance available
- Paid holidays sick time and vacation time
- 401k program
- Flexible spending accounts for qualified medical dependent care parking or transit expenses
How We Work Together
We are humble team players.
We are warm and gracious with team members and customers. We seek feedback to improve ourselves - and respectfully listen to and accept input.
We are pragmatic next-level thinkers.
We come up with novel and unique ideas. We explore new strategies to avoid being constrained by conventional thinking.
We take ownership.
We approach ambiguous problems prepared to dive in get curious and learn more. We are results-driven always challenging ourselves to exceed goals.
Be at Home at Home Chef
We all show up authentically at Home Chef. Our team includes individuals with a variety of identities backgrounds and perspectives. You can trust that youll be able to bring your whole self to an inclusive and enjoyable workplace.
We welcome people of all races colors religions national origin or ancestry sex (including sexual identity) age physical or mental disabilities pregnancy veteran or military status unfavorable discharge from military service genetic information sexual orientation marital status order of protection status citizenship status arrest record or expunged/sealed convictions or any other legally recognized protected basis under federal state or local law.
Home Chef is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment Home Chef will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process to perform essential job functions or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment please contact our People team at.
Home Chef offers the base salary range as posted below with the exact offer depending on factors such as geographic location experience skills and internal equity. While compensation is within the provided range it is not typical for offers to be made at the upper addition to base salary Home Chef provides a comprehensive benefits package including healthcare coverage 401k match and paid time off.
Illinois Pay Range
$150000 - $165000 USD
To view the California Applicant Notice click here
Required Experience:
Director
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