Senior Staff Supply Chain Strategy Manager

About Checkr
Checkr is building the data platform to power safe and fair decisions. Over 140000 companies and millions of people rely on Checkr for AI verification in the moments that matter most: getting a new job a new place to live a car ride childcare even a date. Customers include Uber Pennymac Airbnb Doordash and Anthropic.

Were a team that thrives on solving complex problems with innovative solutions that advance our mission. Checkr is recognized on Forbes CloudList and is a Y Combinator 2024 Breakthrough Company.

Reporting to the Head of Supply Chain Strategy the Senior Staff Supply Chain Strategy Manager owns Checkrs highest-stakes supply chain strategy work shaping how the company scales new products and manages vendor risk. This person will own multi-year cross-functional strategic initiatives and complex vendor partnerships end-to-end from ambiguous emerging business needs through execution and measurable outcomes. The role partners closely with R&D Operations Finance and GTM and plays a direct part in Checkrs growth into new product lines and markets.

What youll do

• Own end-to-end 1-3 year strategic initiatives across supply chain product expansion resiliency and differentiation from initial hypothesis through post-implementation evaluation.
• Lead high-stakes vendor strategy and negotiation including scenario planning positioning and approval pathways for new or expanded partnerships.
• Own strategic vendor relationships where terms affect product strategy competitive advantage and customer experience including SLAs exclusivity and differentiation.
• Drive cross-functional alignment across R&D Operations Finance and GTM securing resourcing to deliver multi-year programs.
• Influence senior leadership decisions through high-value strategy narratives and trade-off documents and recommend data-driven adjustments based on outcomes.
• Define and continuously refine supply chain strategy for your functional area driving adoption of best practices and maintaining deep subject-matter and industry expertise.

What you bring

• Bachelors degree in Supply Chain Management Operations Research Business Administration or a related field (preferred)
• 8 years owning large-scale cross-functional supply chain or strategic initiatives end-to-end including high-stakes vendor negotiation and partnership management
• Demonstrated ability to operate through significant ambiguity make consequential trade-offs and secure senior leadership approval on strategic direction
• Executive-level written and verbal communication skills with a proven ability to influence senior leadership using high-quality strategic documents
• Strong track record of driving cross-functional alignment across R&D Operations Finance and GTM
• An A-player mindset with a strong bias for action: you raise the bar move with urgency stay resilient through ambiguity and take ownership to deliver meaningful outcomes.

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What We Offer

• A fast-paced and collaborative environment
• Learning and development allowance
• Competitive cash and equity compensation and opportunity for advancement
• 100% medical dental and vision coverage
• Up to $25K reimbursement for fertility adoption and parental planning services
• Flexible PTO policy
• Monthly wellness stipend

At Checkr we believe an in office work environment strengthens collaboration drives innovation and encourages connection. Our hub locations are Denver CO; San Francisco CA; Nashville TN; and Santiago Chile. Individuals are expected to work from the office 3 days a -office perks are provided such as lunch five times a week a commuter stipend and an abundance of snacks and beverages. A relocation stipend may be available for those willing to relocate to a Checkr hub location.

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