Director of Global Remote Supply Chain Operations

Placements24; Queenstown; Hybrid; NZD 320,000 - 427,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Executive salary and bonuses

Comprehensive health insurance

Remote work allowance

Home office setup budget

International exposure

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a visionary Director of Supply Chain Operations to lead our client's international supply chain strategy from a fully remote position. You will shape end-to-end global logistics, drive sustainability, and ensure resilient, efficient operations across multiple regions.

You''ll lead a dispersed team, manage supplier relationships, and deploy analytics to optimize inventory, forecasting, and cost control while navigating international trade regulations and complex contracts.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in supply chain management or related field.
• 12+ years of progressive global SCM experience with at least 5 years in a director-level role.
• Proven track record in international supply chain strategies, procurement, logistics, and demand planning.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a global supply chain strategy aligned with sustainability goals.
• Oversee international supply chain operations including procurement, logistics, warehousing, and demand planning.
• Drive initiatives to boost efficiency, cut costs, and improve delivery performance globally.
• Lead sustainable practices, ethical sourcing, and environmental responsibility.
• Mentor a geographically dispersed team of SCM professionals.
• Manage relationships with global suppliers and logistics partners; negotiate contracts.
• Utilize analytics to optimize inventory, forecast demand, and increase supply chain visibility.
• Ensure compliance with trade regulations and manage the global budget.

Skills

Global leadership

Strategic thinking

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Data analytics

Communication

Education

Master's degree in Supply Chain Management

Tools

ERP systems

WMS

TMS

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a visionary Director of Supply Chain Operations to lead our client's international supply chain strategy from a fully remote position. You will shape end-to-end global logistics, drive sustainability, and ensure resilient, efficient operations across multiple regions.

You''ll lead a dispersed team, manage supplier relationships, and deploy analytics to optimize inventory, forecasting, and cost control while navigating international trade regulations and complex contracts.