Director of Supply Chain

Location: Sterling VA (On site)
Employment Type: Full Time Exempt
Industry: Manufacturing / Food Processing
Salary: $120000
Vendor Fee: 3%

We are seeking an experienced Senior Director of Supply Chain to lead and optimize end to end supply chain operations within a meat manufacturing environment. This role will provide strategic leadership and operational oversight of procurement production planning inventory management logistics and distribution to drive efficiency cost reduction compliance and continuous improvement.

IMPORTANT: Food manufacturing experience is a MUST and candidates with meat manufacturing background will only be considered. Only 100% authentic profiles with verifiable meat processing experience should be submitted.

• Develop and deploy long term supply chain strategies aligned with business goals.

• Lead and optimize core supply chain functions including transportation warehousing and inventory control.

• Collaborate with manufacturing operations and sales to align production schedules with demand forecasts.

• Coordinate cross functional communication across departments to ensure execution excellence.

• Oversee sourcing strategies for raw materials packaging and indirect goods ensuring quality cost and delivery performance.

• Monitor logistics and supply chain performance metrics; diagnose issues and implement corrective actions.

• Ensure strict compliance with applicable industry regulations and food safety standards.

• Build and maintain robust supplier relationships to support operational objectives.

• Drive continuous improvement initiatives focusing on cost efficiency material planning and supply chain integration.

• Provide leadership mentorship and strategic direction to supply chain teams.

• Partner with finance quality assurance and operations teams to optimize performance and cost outcomes.

• Bachelors degree in Supply Chain Management Logistics Business Administration or related field.

• Minimum 7 years experience in supply chain/logistics management with at least 3 years in a leadership role.

• Food manufacturing experience is required - with SPECIFIC EXPERIENCE in MEAT MANUFACTURING.

• Demonstrated experience with supply chain planning procurement and logistics in a processing/manufacturing environment.

• Strong knowledge of supply chain principles ERP systems regulatory compliance and quality standards relevant to food processing.

• Excellent leadership communication and interpersonal skills.

• Strong analytical problem solving and decision making capabilities.

• Proven ability to implement strategy and achieve operational improvements.

• Experience with meat processing supply chain systems forecasting and raw material procurement.

• ERP experience (e.g. SAP Oracle JD Edwards).

• History of managing supply chain in high volume food production environments.

• Only candidates with verifiable meat manufacturing experience will be considered.

• Authentic profiles with detailed background and meat processing work history required.

• Processing Fee and Match Making Fee will be charged.