Head of Supply Chain & Operations

Elevation Foods; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 160,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food manufacturing company in Knoxville is seeking a Director of Supply Chain to lead their strategic initiatives. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of experience in supply chain management and demonstrate strong analytical and leadership skills. Responsibilities include developing procurement strategies, managing logistics, and overseeing inventory management processes. Competitive salary offered between $160,000.00 - $200,000.00 with benefits.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years of progressive experience in supply chain management within the food manufacturing industry.
• Proven track record of developing and implementing successful supply chain strategies.
• Strong understanding of production planning, inventory management, and logistics principles.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a comprehensive supply chain strategy.
• Oversee demand forecasting and production scheduling.
• Manage supplier relationships and negotiate contracts.
• Optimize logistics networks to reduce costs.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Leadership

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, Business Administration, Engineering, or related field

Tools

ERP systems

Microsoft Excel

Job description

A leading food manufacturing company in Knoxville is seeking a Director of Supply Chain to lead their strategic initiatives. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of experience in supply chain management and demonstrate strong analytical and leadership skills. Responsibilities include developing procurement strategies, managing logistics, and overseeing inventory management processes. Competitive salary offered between $160,000.00 - $200,000.00 with benefits.