The Director of Supply Chain will be responsible for leading the end-to-end supply chain operations, including procurement, logistics, inventory management, production planning, and distribution. This role is crucial in ensuring efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and supply continuity while maintaining high-quality standards. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in supply chain management within the food industry and experience driving strategic initiatives for growth and optimization.
Director of Supply Chain Responsibilities:
- Develop and implement supply chain strategies to enhance efficiency, reduce costs, and ensure product availability
- Oversee procurement, vendor management, and supplier relationships to ensure quality and cost-effectiveness
- Manage inventory levels to balance supply and demand while minimizing waste
- Collaborate with production teams to ensure accurate demand planning and forecasting
- Ensure compliance with food safety regulations, quality standards, and sustainability initiatives
- Implement and leverage technology to improve supply chain visibility and efficiency
- Develop and manage budgets, KPIs, and performance metrics to drive continuous improvement
Director of Supply Chain Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Operations, or a related field (Master’s degree preferred)
- 10+ years of experience in supply chain management, with at least 5 years in a food industry
- Strong understanding of procurement, logistics, inventory management, and production planning
- Proven ability to develop and execute supply chain strategies that drive efficiency and cost savings
- Excellent leadership, communication and negotiation skills
This role requires an onsite presence in Oak Brook, IL.
Thank you,
Imaan Khan
Senior Project Manager
LaSalle Network
LaSalle Network is an Equal Opportunity Employer m/f/d/v.
LaSalle Network is the leading provider of direct hire and temporary staffing services. For over two decades, LaSalle has helped organizations hire faster and connect top talent with opportunities, from entry-level positions to the C-suite. With units specializing in Accounting and Finance, Administrative, Marketing, Technology, Supply chain, Healthcare Revenue Cycle, Call Center, Human Resources and Executive Search. LaSalle offers staffing and recruiting solutions to companies of all sizes and across all industries. LaSalle Network is the premier staffing and recruiting firm, earning over 100 culture, revenue and industry-based awards from major publications and having its company experts regularly contribute insights on retention strategies, hiring trends and hiring challenges, and more to national news outlets.
