Strategic Supply Chain Director for Growth & Fulfillment

Y. Hata & Co.; Honolulu (HI); On-site; USD 127,000 - 178,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

PTO and holidays

401(k) plan with company match

Tuition assistance and development

Job summary

Y. Hata & Co. in Hawaii seeks a Director of Supply Chain to lead demand planning, inventory management, logistics, and shortage resolution. This senior role sets strategy, drives execution, and partners with Finance, Sales, and the ELT to support profitable growth.

The Director will oversee Purchasing, Category Management, and Operations, while building capability and ensuring optimal fill rates, costs, and efficiency across the chain.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• At least 7 years of related experience in Supply Chain Management or related strategic function.
• Minimum 3 years of experience leading cross-functional teams.
• Strong vendor negotiation experience at senior levels.
• Experience with ocean freight, container logistics and island-market supply chains preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develops and owns the supply chain strategy aligned with growth, service, and working capital goals.
• Oversees demand planning, forecasts seasonality, and monitors inventory health metrics.
• Provides strategic oversight of purchasing and supplier performance.
• Leads freight and logistics strategy for inbound and outbound shipments, including Hawaii logistical nuances.
• Leads the supply chain team and defines KPIs, development plans, and talent strategies.
• Owns the supply chain technology stack and delivers regular performance reporting to leadership.
• Partners with Sales, Operations, Finance, and HR to support cross-functional alignment.

Skills

Leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Strategic planning

Negotiation

Forecasting

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree

Tools

ERP systems

Clarity

Microsoft Dynamics

Replenishment planning systems

Excel

Job description

Y. Hata & Co. in Hawaii seeks a Director of Supply Chain to lead demand planning, inventory management, logistics, and shortage resolution. This senior role sets strategy, drives execution, and partners with Finance, Sales, and the ELT to support profitable growth.

The Director will oversee Purchasing, Category Management, and Operations, while building capability and ensuring optimal fill rates, costs, and efficiency across the chain.