Senior Director of Supply Chain Strategy

Every Man Jack

. Lead the planning and project management engine of the Operations organization .

Posted 10/14/2026full-timeMill Valley • California • United StatesSenior💰 $195,000 - $207,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in supply chain management, demand planning, and project execution, with a strong focus on cross-functional collaboration and strategic decision-making. Proven ability to lead teams, improve planning systems, and drive organizational change in a fast-paced environment.

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Supply Chain ManagementDemand PlanningProject ManagementS&OP (Sales and Operations Planning)Cross-Functional Leadership

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Hard Skills

Project ManagementDemand PlanningSupply PlanningData GovernanceProcess AutomationRoot-Cause AnalysisFinancial AcumenChange LeadershipPortfolio ManagementRisk Assessment

Soft Skills

LeadershipCommunicationOrganizational SkillsProblem SolvingFlexibility

Tools & Technologies

Planning SystemsAutomation ToolsReporting ToolsS&OP ToolsProject Management Software

Industry Keywords

Consumer ProductsOmnichannel RetailHigh-Growth EnvironmentSKU RationalizationBusiness Planning

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead the planning and project management engine of the Operations organization
Connect demand planning, supply planning, and project execution into one coordinated operating rhythm
Represent Operations on the cross-functional director team making decisions on new projects, prioritization, SKU rationalization, and other business initiatives
Lead the Project Management, Supply Planning, and Demand Planning teams
Set priorities for the project pipeline and determine project sequencing
Review new projects for risk and feasibility
Partner with the Brand team to align priorities
Run a stage gate process and keep leadership updated on project status
Own the demand planning process and establish a stable supply planning rhythm
Build and maintain a true monthly S&OP cadence, including demand review, supply review, and executive reconciliation
Establish planning inputs, owners, decision rights, escalation structures, and business planning numbers
Identify and resolve gaps between sales forecasts and supply signals
Improve planning visibility through new planning systems
Escalate supply risks and protect against out-of-stocks and inventory risk
Coach and develop managers and teams while building organizational depth and clear ownership
Remove organizational, process, and system barriers and escalate unresolved issues
Ensure fit-for-purpose process documentation, tools, and reporting
Lead disciplined project stage gates with defined criteria, deliverables, and decisions
Influence portfolio decisions, resolve competing priorities, and provide leadership with portfolio status, capacity, dependencies, risks, recommendations, and required decisions
Improve portfolio throughput and decision quality through corrective actions
Assess planning and project processes, sequence improvements, and build standard work, metrics, and cadences
Evaluate and implement tools and automation to reduce manual effort and improve planning accuracy and speed
Use root-cause analysis and cross-functional problem solving to deliver durable improvements
Lead teams calmly through pressure and changing conditions
Collaborate with Technical Services, Co-Manufacturing, Logistics, and Customer Service
Serve as the primary Operations representative in cross-functional forums
Bring supply chain insights, risks, opportunities, and operating scenarios into company strategy and resource allocation
Partner with the VP of Operations on operational strategy and short- and long-term objectives

Requirements

What you’ll need

10 or more years of progressive experience in supply chain, operations, planning, or a related field, with responsibility of comparable scope and complexity
Demonstrated leadership across demand planning, supply planning, S&OP or integrated business planning, and cross-functional project or portfolio management
Experience leading and developing managers and teams, setting goals, delegating ownership, and building capability through change and uncertainty
A record of influencing senior leaders, building consensus, and resolving complex cross-functional tradeoffs using clear analysis and sound judgment
Strong business and financial acumen, including the ability to connect service, inventory, capacity, cost, timing, and growth decisions
Experience implementing or improving planning systems, data governance, reporting, and process automation
Clear, credible written and verbal communication, including executive recommendations and change leadership
Experience in consumer products, omnichannel retail, or a similarly complex, high-growth environment is preferred
Bachelor's degree in supply chain, operations, business, engineering, or a related field is preferred, or equivalent relevant experience
Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship
Passion for developing personal care, grooming, or skin care products
Highly organized and detail-oriented
Excellent communication skills
Ability to remain calm and flexible in a fast-paced, changing product development environment

Benefits

Comp & perks

Annual bonus potential
100% EE + 80% Dependents Covered Medical, Dental, Vision
Life Insurance
STD/LTD
401 (k) with Generous Match
No Vesting Period
Wellness stipend
Cell Phone stipend
4 weeks’ Vacation
9 Sick Days
11 Paid Holidays