Senior Staff Supply Chain Strategy Manager

Checkr; Nashville, Northern (TN, KY); On-site; USD 158,000 - 186,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fast-paced environment

Learning allowance

Equity compensation

Full benefits (medical, dental, vision

Fertility/adoption assistance

Flexible PTO

Wellness stipend

Job summary

Checkr, a leader in AI-driven verification, is seeking a Senior Staff Supply Chain Strategy Manager in Nashville to shape multi-year initiatives, vendor partnerships, and product-scale strategies.

You will partner with R&D, Operations, Finance, and GTM to drive cross-functional alignment, negotiate high-stakes contracts, and deliver measurable outcomes that strengthen our supply chain and customer experience.

Qualifications

• 8+ years owning large-scale, cross-functional supply chain or strategic initiatives end-to-end.
• Proven ability to operate through ambiguity and secure leadership approval.
• Excellent executive writing and verbal communication to influence senior leaders.

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end 1-3 year strategic initiatives across supply chain product expansion, resiliency, and differentiation.
• Lead high-stakes vendor strategy and negotiation, including scenario planning and approvals.
• Own strategic vendor relationships affecting product strategy and customer experience.
• Drive cross-functional alignment across R&D, Operations, Finance, and GTM.
• Influence senior leadership with strategic documents and data-driven trade-offs.
• Define and refine supply chain strategy for your area, adopting best practices.

Skills

Executive-level communication

Cross-functional alignment

Vendor negotiation

Strategic initiative leadership

Ambiguity navigation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations Research, Business Administration, or related field

Job description

About Checkr
Checkr is building the data platform to power safe and fair decisions. Over 140,000 companies and millions of people rely on Checkr for AI verification in the moments that matter most: getting a new job, a new place to live, a car ride, childcare, even a date. Customers include Uber, Pennymac, Airbnb, Doordash, and Anthropic.

We’re a team that thrives on solving complex problems with innovative solutions that advance our mission. Checkr is recognized on Forbes Cloud 100 2025 List and is a Y Combinator 2024 Breakthrough Company .

Reporting to the Head of Supply Chain Strategy, the Senior Staff Supply Chain Strategy Manager owns Checkr's highest-stakes supply chain strategy work, shaping how the company scales new products and manages vendor risk. This person will own multi-year, cross-functional strategic initiatives and complex vendor partnerships end-to-end, from ambiguous, emerging business needs through execution and measurable outcomes. The role partners closely with R&D, Operations, Finance, and GTM, and plays a direct part in Checkr's growth into new product lines and markets.

What you'll do

• Own end-to-end 1-3 year strategic initiatives across supply chain product expansion, resiliency, and differentiation, from initial hypothesis through post-implementation evaluation.
• Lead high-stakes vendor strategy and negotiation, including scenario planning, positioning, and approval pathways for new or expanded partnerships.
• Own strategic vendor relationships where terms affect product strategy, competitive advantage, and customer experience, including SLAs, exclusivity, and differentiation.
• Drive cross-functional alignment across R&D, Operations, Finance, and GTM, securing resourcing to deliver multi-year programs.
• Influence senior leadership decisions through high-value strategy narratives and trade-off documents, and recommend data-driven adjustments based on outcomes.
• Define and continuously refine supply chain strategy for your functional area, driving adoption of best practices and maintaining deep subject-matter and industry expertise.

What you bring

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations Research, Business Administration, or a related field (preferred)
• 8+ years owning large-scale, cross-functional supply chain or strategic initiatives end-to-end, including high-stakes vendor negotiation and partnership management
• Demonstrated ability to operate through significant ambiguity, make consequential trade-offs, and secure senior leadership approval on strategic direction
• Executive-level written and verbal communication skills, with a proven ability to influence senior leadership using high-quality strategic documents
• Strong track record of driving cross-functional alignment across R&D, Operations, Finance, and GTM
• An A-player mindset with a strong bias for action: you raise the bar, move with urgency, stay resilient through ambiguity, and take ownership to deliver meaningful outcomes.

Pay Transparency Disclosure

We use geographic cost of labor as an input to develop ranges for our roles and as such, each location where we hire may have a different range. If this role is remote, we have listed the top to the bottom of the possible range, but we will specify the target range for an exact location when you are selected for a recruiting discussion. For more information on our compensation philosophy, see our website .

On-target Earnings OR Base Salary range (Nashville, TN)

$158,000 - $186,000 USD

What We Offer

• A fast-paced and collaborative environment
• Learning and development allowance
• Competitive cash and equity compensation, and opportunity for advancement
• 100% medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Up to $25K reimbursement for fertility, adoption, and parental planning services
• Flexible PTO policy
• Monthly wellness stipend

At Checkr, we believe an in office work environment strengthens collaboration, drives innovation, and encourages connection. Our hub locations are Denver, CO; San Francisco, CA; Nashville, TN; and Santiago, Chile. Individuals are expected to work from the office 3+ days a week. In-office perks are provided, such as lunch five times a week, a commuter stipend, and an abundance of snacks and beverages. A relocation stipend may be available for those willing to relocate to a Checkr hub location.

Equal Employment Opportunities at Checkr

Checkr is committed to building the best product and company, which requires hiring talented and qualified individuals with a diverse set of perspectives and lived experiences. Checkr believes in hiring people of all backgrounds, including those whose histories are impacted by the justice system in accordance with local, state, and/or federal laws, including the San Francisco’s Fair Chance Ordinance .

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