Senior Director, Global Supply Chain (Labeling)

Whittle Limited; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Brook & Whittle LTD in Cleveland, OH, is seeking a Senior Director of Supply Chain to lead end-to-end strategy and execution across SIOP, demand planning, procurement, and supplier management in a fast-paced labeling manufacturing environment.

You will build a high-performing team, collaborate with sales, finance, and manufacturing, and drive cost savings, service levels, and scalability while leveraging Lean, Six Sigma, and best practices across multiple sites.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering, or related field.
• 10+ years of progressive supply chain leadership experience, including senior-level responsibility.
• Strong experience in SIOP/S&OP processes within a manufacturing environment; labeling, packaging, or print industry experience preferred.
• Proven expertise in demand planning, procurement, and supplier management.
• Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams and influence executive stakeholders.
• Strong analytical skills with experience using ERP and planning systems.
• Track record of driving operational improvements and cost savings.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and problem solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute supply chain strategies that support business growth, customer service targets, and cost objectives.
• Lead and optimize the SIOP process, ensuring cross-functional alignment between sales, operations, finance, and procurement.
• Oversee demand planning, supply planning and inventory management across multiple facilities.
• Direct procurement operations, including contract management, and supplier performance improvement.
• Build and maintain strong supplier relationships to ensure continuity of supply and quality, particularly for raw materials such as substrates, adhesives, and inks.
• Establish KPIs and performance metrics to monitor supply chain effectiveness, including forecast accuracy, inventory turns, OTIF (on-time, in-full), and cost savings.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives across planning and procurement functions, leveraging Lean, Six Sigma, or similar methodologies.
• Collaborate with manufacturing, sales, and finance leadership to align operational plans with business objectives.
• Identify and mitigate supply chain risks, including supply disruptions, demand variability, and capacity constraints.
• Partner directly with customers and internal stakeholders to proactively resolve supply chain issues, communicate risks, and develop solutions that support continuity of supply and service commitments.
• Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing supply chain team.

Skills

SIOP/S&OP leadership

Demand planning

Procurement

Supplier management

Cross-functional leadership

ERP/Planning systems

Lean Six Sigma

Communication and leadership

Education

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

MBA or advanced degree preferred

Tools

APICS CPIM/CSCP/CPSM (preferred)

Job description

Brook & Whittle LTD in Cleveland, OH, is seeking a Senior Director of Supply Chain to lead end-to-end strategy and execution across SIOP, demand planning, procurement, and supplier management in a fast-paced labeling manufacturing environment.

You will build a high-performing team, collaborate with sales, finance, and manufacturing, and drive cost savings, service levels, and scalability while leveraging Lean, Six Sigma, and best practices across multiple sites.