Director of Supply Chain — Strategic, Value‑Driven Leader

FABIAN COUTURE GROUP; Vernon Hills (IL); On-site; USD 130,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental coverage

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Job summary

Fabian Couture Group is seeking a Director of Supply Chain to lead end-to-end supply chain activities, including demand planning, sourcing strategy, supplier selection and development, negotiations, value engineering, purchasing operations, logistics, cost management, and supply continuity. This leadership role owns the supply base and aligns sourcing with demand plans and product requirements.

The successful candidate will deliver measurable cost savings while protecting product availability

Qualifications

• Minimum of a bachelor's degree in supply chain, business management, finance, or related field.
• MBA or professional certification (CPSM, CSCP, CPM) a plus.
• Minimum of 10 years in supply chain, including 5+ years leading a team.

Responsibilities

• Own and manage sourcing strategy and category plans by product, style, material, and supplier.
• Lead supplier identification, onboarding, and dual-sourcing for items.
• Negotiate pricing, freight, terms, lead times, MOQs, and supply agreements.
• Drive value engineering with Product Development to improve cost and quality.
• Oversee demand planning, PO issuance, replenishment, and production orders.
• Establish supplier scorecards and conduct business reviews on cost, quality, delivery.
• Define procurement policy, approvals, and compliance controls.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Negotiation

Cost savings

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication

Blockchain basics

Data-driven decision making

Education

Bachelor's degree in supply chain or related field

MBA or CPSM/CSCP/CPM (preferred)

Tools

ERP systems

Power BI

Tableau

Job description

Fabian Couture Group is seeking a Director of Supply Chain to lead end-to-end supply chain activities, including demand planning, sourcing strategy, supplier selection and development, negotiations, value engineering, purchasing operations, logistics, cost management, and supply continuity. This leadership role owns the supply base and aligns sourcing with demand plans and product requirements.

The successful candidate will deliver measurable cost savings while protecting product availability