Director, Digital Supply Chain and Analytics

Confidential; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organization seeks a Director of Digital Supply Chain and Analytics to drive enterprise-wide transformation through strategic planning and advanced analytics. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of experience, a deep understanding of supply chain management, and expertise in delivering cost-effective, data-driven solutions. This full-time role requires strong leadership and stakeholder engagement skills with a focus on innovation and team development.

Qualifications

• 10 years of progressive experience in supply chain strategy or transformation roles.
• Proven experience leading cross-functional teams.
• Strong digital acumen with familiarity in analytics platforms.

Responsibilities

• Define and execute the strategic direction for Supply Chain Strategy & Technology.
• Develop multi-year planning roadmap that drives digital maturity.
• Lead cross-functional transformation programs.

Skills

Supply Chain Management

Analytics

Cross-functional leadership

Communication skills

Digital acumen

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or related field

Master’s degree or MBA

Tools

S4Hana

AI/ML applications

Job description

Overview

Director, Digital Supply Chain and Analytics. This role leads enterprise-wide supply chain transformation by driving strategic planning, advanced analytics, and digital innovation. It is accountable for developing and executing a multi-year roadmap that aligns with business objectives, improves operational performance, and builds future-ready capabilities across the supply chain network.

Responsibilities

• Strategic Leadership & Transformation: Define and execute the strategic direction for Supply Chain Strategy & Technology, aligning with enterprise goals and evolving market dynamics.
• Develop and maintain a multi-year planning (MYP) roadmap that drives digital maturity and end-to-end supply chain optimization.
• Lead cross-functional transformation programs that align supply chain digital strategy with business objectives, delivering cost-to-serve improvements and enhanced service levels.
• Apply agile methodologies for scalable execution, including change impact assessments, readiness planning, and adoption tracking.
• Deliver scalable analytics solutions, leveraging predictive analytics, scenario modeling, and AI/ML to optimize performance and support data-driven decisions.
• Build enterprise dashboards, KPI frameworks, and digital tools (e.g., control towers, digital twins, automation platforms) to inform strategic and operational decisions.
• Partner with IT to co-develop and sustain the technical infrastructure required for advanced analytics and supply chain systems.
• Strong expertise in ERP and planning systems (e.g., S4Hana) and their integration with broader enterprise architecture.
• Lead enterprise-wide initiatives for Supply Chain Network Modeling, Analysis, and Optimization; collaborate with Supply Chain Leaders and external consultants as needed.
• Act as the Supply Chain functional integrator for Data Governance; partner with IT, the Supply Chain Principal Data Owner, and Data Domain Owners to embed enterprise data governance practices into the function.

Stakeholder Influence & Engagement

• Build and sustain strong relationships with senior stakeholders to align transformation goals and deliver impactful solutions.
• Translate complex technical and analytical concepts into compelling, actionable insights for executive leadership and operational teams.
• Proven success in influencing cross-functional stakeholders around a unified vision for change.

Organizational Design & Talent Development

• Design future-state operating models and talent strategies to support long-term transformation goals.
• Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing team of strategists, analysts, and technologists.
• Implement career pathing, succession planning, and capability-building programs to develop next-generation supply chain talent.
• Foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Engineering, or a related field. Master’s degree or MBA is a plus
• 10 years of progressive experience in supply chain strategy, analytics, or transformation roles
• Proven experience leading cross-functional teams and managing complex, enterprise-wide initiatives
• Demonstrated ability to translate technical and analytical concepts into actionable business insights
• Strong digital acumen, including familiarity with data ecosystems, analytics platforms, and supply chain technologies
• Business acumen with exposure to margin improvement, P&L management, and go-to-market strategies
• Excellent communication, stakeholder engagement, and team leadership skills
• Experience with advanced supply chain planning tools (e.g., S4hana)
• Familiarity with AI/ML applications in supply chain optimization and predictive analytics
• Experience in global supply chain operations and transformation programs
• Background in change management, organizational design, or capability building
• Exposure to benchmarking and performance management across cross-sector analytics teams
• Certification in supply chain or analytics disciplines (e.g., APICS, Six Sigma, PMP, CSCP)
• Deep, end-to-end supply chain domain knowledge (planning, logistics, procurement, etc.)
• Strong digital acumen, including familiarity with data ecosystems, analytics platforms, and emerging technologies
• Business acumen with exposure to P&L management, margin improvement, and go-to-market strategies
• High proficiency in translating technical concepts for non-technical stakeholders
• Strong communication, influence, and stakeholder management skills

Seniority level

• Director

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Supply Chain
• Industries: Manufacturing