Director, Supply Chain Network Strategy & Design

McCain Foods; Oakbrook Terrace (IL); Hybrid; USD 146,200 - 195,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

Retirement savings benefits

Well-being programs

Job summary

McCain Foods is seeking a Director, Supply Chain Network Strategy & Design in Oakbrook Terrace, Illinois. In this leadership role, you will own the strategy for the Global Snacking finished-goods network.

Your responsibilities include leading the make-vs-buy strategy, optimizing footprint, and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in supply chain management, extensive expertise in network design, and the ability to influence cross-functional teams.

The role offers a competitive salary package of $146,200.00 - $195,000.00 annually along with a bonus and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive supply chain experience in multinational or FMCG/CPG environments.
• Deep expertise in network design and footprint optimization.
• Understand of food and trade regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Own the Global Snacking finished-goods network strategy.
• Lead make-vs-buy strategy end to end.
• Provide network and footprint inputs into long-range capacity planning.

Skills

Network design

Make-vs-buy strategy

Footprint optimization

Capacity planning

Advanced analytics

Project management

Communication skills

Education

University degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Operations Research, Analytics, or Business (Master's preferred)

Tools

SAP

Llamasoft

Coupa Supply Chain Guru

Advanced Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Position Title: Director, Supply Chain Network Strategy & Design

Position Type: Regular - Full-Time

Grade: Grade 07

Requisition ID: 43307

In every role, McCainers are ambitious, curious, and passionate about creating exceptional work experiences—together. With a customer‑first mindset, we make doing business with McCain easy.

About The Role

The Director, Supply Chain Network Strategy & Design owns how and where McCain makes, sources, and stores finished goods for the Global Snacking business—translating commercial ambition into a resilient, cost‑advantaged manufacturing and distribution footprint. Reporting to the VP, Supply Chain – Global Snacking, and building a new purpose‑built team, this leader sets the finished‑goods sourcing and network strategy: the make‑vs‑buy decisions, footprint choices, and product‑to‑plant‑to‑market flows that determine how Snacking will scale globally. Success depends on strong cross‑regional relationships and the ability to align diverse stakeholders behind common network outcomes, working closely with Regional Managing Directors across all regions (NA, EMENA, APACSA, LATAM).

What You’ll Be Doing

Finished‑Goods Network Strategy

• Own the Global Snacking finished‑goods network strategy—defining where products are manufactured, co‑manufactured, and stored to serve each market at the best total delivered cost, service, and risk position.
• Lead make‑vs‑buy strategy end to end: when to scale internally, when to keep or expand external/co‑manufacturing, and how the footprint should evolve to support growth, new categories, and capacity needs.
• Provide network and footprint inputs into long‑range capacity and capital planning, in partnership with Operations, Finance, and Global Supply Chain.

Portfolio Segmentation

• Define and maintain the strategic direction for every finished‑goods product—Develop, Scale, Insource, Outsource, or Exit—with a simple, repeatable process to keep that view current as the business evolves.

Make‑vs‑Buy Governance & Decision Rights

• Translate portfolio choices into a repeatable governance system: clear decision rights, owners, triggers, and review cadence for how make‑vs‑buy and network decisions are made and re‑visited.
• Establish the standards, criteria, and forums that let McCain make these calls consistently and defensibly across regions—rather than case by case.

Network Modeling, Scenario Planning & Analytics

• Stand up and lead the network‑modeling capability—using optimization and scenario tools to pressure‑test footprint, sourcing, capacity, and flow decisions.
• Run “what‑if” scenarios (demand shifts, capacity constraints, cost/tariff changes, supply disruptions) to recommend optimal sourcing and deployment strategies with clear cost‑to‑serve transparency.

Regulatory & Trade Integration

• Demonstrate a practical understanding of food and trade regulatory frameworks sufficient to engage effectively with Scientific & Regulatory Affairs (SRA) and trade‑compliance teams, translating their requirements into operational network and sourcing decisions.
• Embed regulatory and trade requirements into end‑to‑end network design—so compliance is proactively built into how product is designed, sourced, made, and moved globally.

Cross‑Regional Partnership & Stakeholder Alignment

• Act as a trusted advisor to Regional Managing Directors and Supply Chain Leads, aligning regional execution with the global network strategy.
• Partner across Operations, Finance, Procurement, and Global Supply Chain to reconcile network recommendations with performance, cost, and investment realities—and to drive decisions to closure.

Team Leadership & Capability Building

• Build, coach, and develop a new high‑performing team (Manager, Network Strategy + two Supply Chain Analysts), establishing the ways of working, tools, and standards of this net‑new function.
• Foster a “One Supply Chain” mindset—connectivity, shared accountability, and continuous improvement across all Snacking regions.

What You’ll Need To Be Successful

• University degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Operations Research, Analytics, or Business (Master’s preferred)
• 10+ years of progressive supply chain experience in multinational or FMCG/CPG environments
• Deep expertise in network design, make‑vs‑buy strategy, footprint optimization, and capacity planning
• Strong hands‑on experience with network optimization tools (e.g., Llamasoft, Coupa Supply Chain Guru, Cosmic Frog or equivalent)
• Advanced analytics capability, including total delivered cost and cost‑to‑serve modeling
• Working knowledge of food and trade regulatory requirements and global trade compliance considerations
• Proven ability to lead complex, cross‑functional initiatives and influence senior stakeholders in global matrix organizations
• Strong communication, facilitation, and relationship‑building skills
• Proficiency in SAP (or equivalent ERP), advanced Excel, and executive‑level PowerPoint
• Demonstrated success building and developing high‑performing teams
• Alignment with McCain’s values of authenticity, integrity, and people‑first leadership

Additional Information

• Travel: Up to 20%, including international travel.
• Work model: Hybrid—3 days on-site (subject to change; most office‑based roles follow McCain’s hybrid model with up to two days remote per week).

About The Team

This is a newly established, high‑impact team within Global Snacking Supply Chain. The Director will build and lead a team consisting of a Manager, Network Strategy, and two Supply Chain Analysts. The team is responsible for establishing the frameworks, tools, and capabilities that enable a globally integrated network strategy, working closely with regional teams and cross‑functional partners across Operations, Finance, Procurement, and Supply Chain.

Compensation Package

USD annually $146,200.00 - $195,000.00, plus bonus eligibility and long‑term incentive eligibility.

Benefits

Health coverage (medical, dental, vision, prescription drug), retirement savings benefits, and leave support including medical, family and bereavement. Well‑being programs include vacation and holidays, company‑supported volunteering time, and mental health resources. Coverage is aligned with applicable law and can vary by work level, location, and nature of the role. Additional benefit detail available during the application process.

McCain Foods is an equal opportunity employer. As a global family‑owned company, we strive to be the employer of choice in the diverse communities around the world in which we live and work. We recognize that inclusion drives our creativity, resilience, and success and makes our business stronger. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law. McCain is an accessible employer. If you require an accommodation throughout the recruitment process, please let us know and we will work with you to find appropriate solutions. Your privacy is important to us. By submitting personal data or information to us, you agree this will be handled in accordance with McCain’s Global Privacy Policy and Global Employee Privacy Policy, as applicable. McCain leverages AI in the hiring process, though all final decisions are made by humans.