Director of Supply Chain

Director of Global Supply Chain Confidential Multi-Brand Apparel Organization Overview Our client is seeking a Director of Global Supply Chain to lead end-to-end supply chain operations across a portfolio of apparel brands. This leadership role will oversee planning, production, logistics, and distribution while driving operational excellence, organizational effectiveness, and long-term supply chain strategy.

The ideal candidate brings a blend of strategic thinking, operational expertise, and people leadership. This individual will play a critical role in scaling global operations, improving efficiency, developing talent, and ensuring products are delivered on time and to the highest quality standards.

Key Responsibilities

Global Supply Chain Leadership Lead end-to-end supply chain operations across demand planning, supply planning, production, logistics, and distribution. Develop and execute strategic initiatives that improve supply chain effectiveness and support long-term business objectives. Drive operational excellence through process improvement, scalability initiatives, and performance optimization.

Utilize data and analytics to inform decision-making and improve business outcomes. Team Leadership & Development Lead a large, cross-functional supply chain organization, including multiple people leaders and direct reports. Build, develop, and mentor high-performing teams focused on service, efficiency, accountability, and continuous improvement.

Create a strong succession pipeline through coaching, development planning, and talent management. Foster a collaborative, inclusive culture that supports employee engagement and organizational growth. Cross-Functional Partnership Partner closely with Product, Sourcing, Quality, Operations, and Commercial teams to ensure successful product delivery.

Collaborate with key internal stakeholders to leverage best practices and drive alignment across functions. Support product quality initiatives, post-sales processes, and operational risk mitigation efforts. Serve as a key member of the leadership team, contributing to broader business strategy and organizational objectives.

Operational Excellence Establish and monitor performance metrics across supply chain functions. Identify opportunities to improve service levels, cost efficiency, inventory management, and overall operational effectiveness. Ensure processes, systems, and teams are positioned to support future business growth and increasing complexity.

Qualifications

Required Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Operations, or a related field. 10+ years of progressive leadership experience within apparel, consumer products, or a related industry. Demonstrated experience managing complex global supply chain operations from planning through execution. Proven success leading large teams and developing people leaders within a cross-functional environment.

Strong analytical and business acumen with experience leveraging data to improve operational performance. Ability to travel domestically and internationally as needed. Preferred MBA or advanced degree. Experience supporting multi-brand or multi-category product organizations. Background working within fast-growing, globally distributed consumer goods businesses.

Ideal Candidate Strategic leader with a strong operational foundation. Proven ability to balance long-term planning with day-to-day execution. Collaborative, influential, and highly effective in cross-functional environments. Passionate about team development, organizational health, and leadership excellence. Comfortable navigating complexity, ambiguity, and rapid growth.

Data-driven decision maker with a continuous improvement mindset. Excited by the opportunity to shape and scale global supply chain operations within a growing consumer brand portfolio.