Director of Supply Chain Strategy

At Wizards of the Coast we connect people around the world through play and imagination. From our genre-defining games like Magic: The Gathering and Dungeons & Dragons to our growing multiverse we continue to innovate and build new ways to foster friendship and connection. Thats where you come in!

The Director of Supply Chain Strategywill lead the strategic and operational management of the companys global supply chain for our trading card game and book production business lines. This roleis responsible forthe end-to-end supply chain including planning sourcing manufacturing coordination and global distribution ensuring that product availability cost and quality meet the expectations of our fans and partners worldwide.

The ideal candidate brings a balance of strategic vision and operational execution thrives in an evolving and creative industry and has the entrepreneurial approach to drive clarity and structure within an environment of rapid growth and innovation.

What Youll Do:

• Develop and implement a detailed supply chain strategy that improves product expansion international presence and operational efficiency.

• Partner with Product Development Publishing Sales and Finance to align supply chain capabilities with product launches seasonal cycles and business expansion goals.

• Anticipate market and supply obstacles in a fast-paced high-demand setting and actively build solutions.

• Lead demand supply and inventory planning to balance forecast accuracy with flexibility for creative release schedules.

• Collaborate with Sales and Marketing toanticipatedemand for new product launches special editions and promotional events.

• Implement planning tools and analytics that provide transparency and data-driven decision-making across the business.

• Be responsible forsourcing strategies for key production materials including specialty paper packaging and printing services.

• Build strong relationships with global suppliers and production partners to ensure capacity quality and innovation.

• Negotiate contracts and service agreements thatoptimizecost lead time and sustainability.

• Lead coordination across multiple manufacturing sites ensuring flawless handoffs between production packaging and fulfillment.

• Lead all aspects of globallogistics including transportation and warehousing strategies to deliver on-time to retail distribution and direct-to-consumer channels.

• Continuously improve network designoptimizing forcost service level and environmental impact.

• Develop scalable procedures that are in line with the organizations expansion path and product variety.

• Introduce operational metrics dashboards and governance to drive accountability and continuous improvement.

• Lead and develop a team of high-performing supply chain professionals across planning procurementlogistics and operations.

• Champion a culture of innovation collaboration and continuous learning.

What Youll Bring:

• Bachelors degree or equivalent experience in Supply Chain Management Business Engineering or related field; MBA or advanced degree preferred.

• 10 years of dynamic supply chain leadership experience ideally in publishing consumer goods or entertainment merchandise.

• Proven success running complex global supply chains with both creative production (e.g. books collectibles specialty print) and high-volume distribution.

• Expertisein demand planning sourcinglogistics and vendor management.

• Demonstrated capability to guide in a dynamic ever-changing and occasionally unclear environment.

• Proficient in analyzing information and turning it into useful recommendations.
• Experience implementing oroptimizingERP and planning systems in a global organization.

We are an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer

Wizards of the Coast is committed to equality of opportunity in all aspects of employment. We are committed to making all employment decisions without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity or expression national origin age marital status or any other legally protected status.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process to perform essential job functions and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. If you have a disability and require assistance in this application process and need to request an accommodation please contact your recruiter or coordinator.

The base salary range for this position is $149900.00 to $224900.00. The hiring range will vary based on factors such as experience skills location and market conditions. Additionally employees may be eligible for annual and long-term incentives as part of their overall compensation package.

Our Comprehensive Benefits Package Includes:

• Health & Wellness: Medical Dental and Vision Insurance
• Time Off to Recharge: Paid Vacation & Holidays
• Financial Well-being: Generous 401(k) Match
• Life & Family Support: Paid Parental Leave
• Giving Back: Volunteer & Employee Giving Programs
• Level Up Your Skills: Tuition Reimbursement
• Exclusive Perks: Product Discounts & More!

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