COE Supply Chain Leader

Socket.dev; Michigan; Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) with company match

Paid vacation and holidays

Job summary

Dart Container is seeking a visionary COE Supply Chain Leader to own the enterprise planning platforms, governance, and continuous improvement across a global manufacturing network.

You will bridge Supply Chain, Operations, IT and leadership to align technology investments with data foundations, analytics, and scalable operations; travel up to 30% domestically and internationally.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field is preferred.
• Extensive experience leading supply chain digital transformation and planning systems.
• Experience translating business requirements into technical solutions.

Responsibilities

• Serve as SME and COE leader for supply chain planning systems and capabilities.
• Own the strategic roadmap for planning tech platforms and ERP integrations.
• Lead global implementations, upgrades, and post-launch support.
• Establish governance standards and data integrity processes across the org.
• Partner with stakeholders to identify opportunities and drive transformation.
• Leverage analytics, AI, and automation to improve planning accuracy and visibility.
• Develop KPIs, dashboards, and performance metrics for business impact.
• Lead change management and adoption of new processes and tools.

Skills

Strategic planning

Cross-functional leadership

Analytics

ERP knowledge

Data governance

Change management

Stakeholder management

Tools

ERP systems

BI tools

Job description

Transform Supply Chain Through Technology, Data & Process Excellence

Are you a supply chain expert who thrives at the intersection of business strategy, technology, and transformation? We're looking for a visionary COE Supply Chain Leader to serve as the subject matter expert and business owner for our enterprise supply chain platforms while driving the future of planning, analytics, and operational excellence across a global manufacturing organization.

In this highly visible role, you will lead the strategy, governance, and continuous improvement of critical supply chain systems and processes. You will act as the bridge between Supply Chain, Operations, IT, and business leadership, ensuring our planning capabilities, technology investments, and data foundations enable world-class performance and scalability

What You'll Do:

• Serve as the enterprise Subject Matter Expert and Center of Excellence leader for supply chain planning systems, processes, and capabilities.
• Own the strategic roadmap for supply chain technology platforms, including planning systems, ERP integration, warehouse management solutions, analytics, and digital tools.
• Lead global implementations, upgrades, system enhancements, facility rollouts, user acceptance testing, and post-launch support.
• Establish governance standards, planning best practices, and data integrity processes that drive consistency and operational excellence across the organization.
• Partner with Supply Chain, Operations, IT, Master Data, and business stakeholders to identify opportunities, develop solutions, and execute transformation initiatives.
• Leverage advanced analytics, automation, AI, and emerging technologies to improve planning accuracy, visibility, and decision-making capabilities.
• Develop KPIs, dashboards, and performance metrics that measure business impact and support continuous improvement efforts.
• Lead organizational change management efforts and drive adoption of new processes, tools, and technologies.

What You'll Bring:

• Bachelor’s degree with an emphasis in supply chain, operations, business, information technology, or a related field of study
• Advanced progressive experience in supply chain operations, digital transformation, enterprise software management, and/or supply chain planning
• Comprehensive knowledge and application of supply chain planning processes, and advanced planning systems, including demand, supply, inventory, S&OP, deployment, production planning, logistics, sourcing, supplier management, and inventory optimization
• Deep understanding of ERP planning systems and related data management processes, with the ability to translate business requirements into technical solutions
• Proven success leading advanced planning system implementations, software enhancements, and organizational transitions from legacy processes to modern digital platforms
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills with experience developing business cases, recommendations, KPIs, and performance measurements
• Ability to maintain composure and adapt to a dynamic, fast-paced, customer-focused work environment characterized by rapid change, minimal lead times, and multiple competing priorities

Preferred:

• Experience supporting user training, change management, master data governance, and cross-functional adoption of enterprise technology solutions; experience with AI, advanced analytics, automation, or optimization tools
• Demonstrated ability to influence stakeholders, build strong relationships, communicate effectively across all organizational levels, and manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment; experience in consumer products, manufacturing, packaging, foodservice, or related industries

Position Location: Mason, MI (Hybrid: 2days remote/3 days in-office)
Travel: Up to 30% Domestic & International

Overview: Dart makes everyday products that give people the freedom to enjoy the food & drinks they love, wherever they are. From to-go containers and dinnerware to tamper-evident food packaging and even the red SOLO cup, Dart products have been keeping people on the go and having fun for 65 years. We’re a family-owned, family-focused company of 12,000 employees united by a shared set of values and dedicated to providing exceptional customer service. Headquartered in Mason, MI, with 30 locations in three countries, we’re proud of our ability to innovate, manufacture and lead the way with each new generation of quality products.

Benefits: Dart Container full-time employees enjoy great benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) with company matching contributions, paid vacation, paid holidays, short-term disability, tuition assistance, product discounts and more.

Dart Container is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are subject to a drug test (excluding THC*/marijuana/cannabis) and background check at the time of offer.

*THC testing ONLY when such testing is required by law.
Dart Container is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all candidates for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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