Director of Supply Chain

Job Description

Potential candidates must have Food and Beverage Manufacturing experience.

Come join a great leadership team in a growing food company located in the St. Louis metropolitan area!

The Director of Supply Chain is responsible for overseeing the entire supply chain function covering 4 food manufacturing plants. This includes managing procurement, production planning, inventory control, warehousing, and distribution to ensure efficient and compliant movement of raw materials and finished goods. The role ensures optimizing supply chain operations to meet production schedules, cost targets, and customer service levels. The Director leads a cross-functional team and collaborates with internal and external partners to support continuous improvement and business growth.

Ideal candidates will have the following :

• BS degree
• Minimum of 8 years progressive supply chain experience in a food manufacturing environment
• In-depth knowledge of food manufacturing operations, perishable inventory management, and relevant regulatory compliance (USDA, FDA, FSMA)
• Experience with ERP and MRP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics) and forecasting tools
• Familiarity with TPM, lean manufacturing or similar continuous improvement methodologies
• Ability to analyze data, identify trends, and develop effective solutions in a fast-paced environment

Location : St Louis, MO