Director of Supply Chain

Role Overview

This critical leadership position is focused on scaling and optimizing supply chain, fulfillment, logistics, and inventory functions within a fast-growing consumer products company based in Louisville, KY. Joining a dynamic entrepreneurial team, you will be responsible for driving operational strategy and execution to support rapid business expansion.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee complete supply chain operations including procurement, inventory, warehousing, fulfillment, and logistics.
• Manage partnerships with co-packers, third-party logistics providers, freight companies, and essential suppliers.
• Lead demand planning, inventory forecasting, and production scheduling activities.
• Ensure inventory accuracy, control cost of goods sold reporting, and optimize operational expenses.
• Develop and enhance ERP workflows, automation tools, and system integrations to improve efficiency.
• Create scalable standard operating procedures (SOPs) and processes to support growth.
• Recruit, mentor, and guide a high-performing operations team across various functional areas.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Finance, Sales, Marketing, and Product teams to align operations with overall business objectives.

Qualifications and Experience

• Minimum of 5 years leadership experience in operations within CPG, food & beverage, consumer products, or fast-moving manufacturing sectors.
• Expertise in supply chain management, procurement, inventory control, warehousing, and fulfillment.
• Familiarity with ERP/WMS platforms such as Acumatica, NetSuite, SAP, Oracle, or Microsoft Dynamics.
• Demonstrated ability managing external vendors including co-packers and 3PL providers.
• Strong grasp of inventory accounting principles, cost of goods sold, and operational reporting metrics.
• Proven track record in team development, process implementation, and managing growth.
• Hands-on leadership style with problem-solving skills and a focus on system improvements.
• Experience in beverage manufacturing is highly desirable.

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a nationally recognized consumer brand undergoing rapid growth.
• Work closely with executive leadership and have significant impact on company expansion.
• Opportunity to build and develop operations infrastructure rather than maintain status quo.
• Engage in a collaborative, entrepreneurial environment where innovation and execution are valued.

Additional Information

Location: Louisville, Kentucky (Hybrid work arrangement)

Compensation: Competitive base salary complemented by bonus and comprehensive benefits package.