Supply Chain Portfolio Manager

This position is designated as a hybrid role based out of our headquarters near Portland Oregon. The current expectation is for employees to work onsite four days per week subject to change based on business needs. This in-office requirement may be adjusted at the discretion of the company.

ABOUT THE POSITION

Columbia Sportswears dynamic Global Supply Chain consists of 4 distribution centers 430 retail stores 80 apparel factories and 20 footwear factories worldwide. We pride ourselves on being able to get products to market quickly safely and in the most cost-effective manner. By leveraging data analytics we are constantly pushing to make smarter business decisions and identifying innovative ways to make Columbia Sportswears Supply Chain more efficient and effective to meet our consumers ever-changing needs.

The Supply Chain Portfolio Manager supports the Global Supply Chain by setting the North Star for capability pillars translating strategic vision into actionable roadmaps and overseeing cross-functional portfolio execution to deliver outcomes aligned to service growth and efficiency.

HOW YOULL MAKE A DIFFERENCE

Strategy:

• Lead sessions to define each capability pillars strategic visionWHY (customer & enterprise value; connection to Supply Chain 2030) HOW (the capability will operate in the future) and WHAT (coherent opportunity set with action plan).

• Build clear multi-year roadmaps grounded in the strategic vision (initiatives programs projects and capabilities) including success metrics and measurable outcomes.

• Apply subject matter expertise in sequencing prioritization and resourcing maintaining core capability roadmaps to ensure structured delivery and impact.

• Ensure linkage between strategy and execution connecting vision to programs and projects across the enterprise and supply chain ecosystem.

Communication & Engagement:

• Connect supply chain strategy to operations and teams so all stakeholders understand vision outcomes and their roles.

• Communicate with clarity and influence to diverse audiences (executives senior leaders SMEs) simplifying complex ideas and driving alignment.

• Shape content for key engagement moments and coach business leads on program and project delivery.

Insights & Innovation:

• Bring deep understanding of industry dynamics market conditions emerging technologies and macro trends to inform prioritization and decision-making.

• Use advanced analytical thinking to frame problems develop hypotheses and recommend innovative solutions.

• Proactively identify issues risks and dependencies across capability portfolios; surface insights that accelerate outcomes and mitigate risks.

Leadership:

• Oversee execution of the capability portfolio: manage cross-functional programs and projectsor coach business leads managing deliveryto ensure measurable results.

• Foster innovation and collaboration building highly engaged cross-functional teams that challenge orthodoxies and adopt new approaches.

• Act as a strategic thought partner; build trusted relationships across internal and external stakeholders to enable consensus and shared goals.

• Demonstrate mastery of project/program management disciplines; hold self and teams accountable embracing lessons from setbacks to improve future outcomes.

• Assigned cross-functional complex strategic work with broad impact.

YOU ARE

• A leader with strong executive presence inspiring confidence among leadership and teams.

• A strategic thought partner who applies critical thinking to develop future-ready capabilities and translate vision into action.

• Deeply knowledgeable about industry dynamics and market conditions ensuring clear linkage between strategy and execution.

• A collaborator who fosters innovation builds highly engaged cross-functional teams and drives transformation.

• A coach who helps teams challenge orthodoxies and adopt innovative approaches to deliver outcomes aligned to supply chain objectives (service growth efficiency).

• A relationship builder who drives alignment and consensus across internal and external stakeholders.

• A clear and influential communicator who simplifies complexity for diverse audiences.

• A disciplined program and project management practitioner who ensures structured execution and measurable results and who embraces accountability and continuous improvement.

YOU HAVE

• Bachelors or masters degree applicable certification or equivalent experience.

• 5 years of supply chain functional experience or strategy experience (internal or consulting).

• Experience building and maintaining capability roadmapsincluding sequencing prioritization and resourcing.

• Proven success overseeing or coaching cross-functional programs and projects across enterprise capability teams technology and processes.

• Ability to develop influential and collaborative relationships across teams functions and layers.

• Strong executive communication skills and the ability to tailor messaging for different audiences.

• Experience in portfolio management project/program management risk analysis change management and outcome measurement.

• Strong facilitation coaching and mentoring skills; highly organized with excellent written and oral communication and presentation skills.

• Previous experience working across cultures with awareness and sensitivity to cultural differences.

• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment and to respond to urgent requests with minimal supervisory involvement.

• A track record of mobilizing teams with a clear vision and sense of urgency to complete changes effectively.

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This job description is not meant to be an all-inclusive list of duties and responsibilities but constitutes a general definition of the positions scope and function in the company.

Columbia Sportswear Company is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex gender identity sexual orientation race color religion national origin disability protected Veteran status age or any other characteristic protected by law. Columbia Sportswear is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities. If you need reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process please notify your recruiter.

At Columbia Sportswear Company were proud to offer regular full-time employees a benefits package that includes a variety of services and products to help make your life and work more rewarding. Our benefit programs contribute to overall employee well-being by aligning those programs with the fundamental elements of well-being: physical social/emotional financial career and community. Benefits that can protect your familys financial future and help you save money through our 401k plan plus a generous company match. Columbia offers medical dental vision life Insurance disability flexible spending accounts health savings account and an assortment of voluntary benefit offerings (accident critical illness hospital indemnity and legal services). In addition Columbia offers EAP which is free and confidential 24/7/365 counseling services. We have extensive wellness benefits employee discounts and a generous time off program available.

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