Supply Chain Director

CivicMinds, Inc; California; Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

CivicMinds, Inc in California is seeking a Director of Supply Chain to lead procurement, sourcing, distribution, and supplier strategy across our restaurant network.

You will collaborate with Culinary, Operations, Marketing, Development, Finance, and Executive Leadership to ensure products meet cost, quality, and brand standards while scaling for growth. The role emphasizes building dashboards, managing a $50M+ purchasing portfolio, and developing a high-performing team.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive supply chain experience in multi-unit restaurants or related industries.
• 5+ years in leadership roles with supplier relationships at director level.
• Deep expertise in procurement, sourcing, distribution and logistics.
• Strong knowledge of food and beverage supply chains and commodity markets.
• Experience supporting rapid unit growth and new restaurant openings.
• Proven track record negotiating supplier agreements and cost savings.
• Excellent communication, influence, and relationship-building skills.
• Strong financial acumen and analytical capabilities.
• Advanced Excel and ERP/MRP systems experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead procurement, sourcing, distribution, and supplier strategy for growth.
• Partner with Culinary, Operations, Finance, Development, and Leadership.
• Manage a $50M+ purchasing portfolio.
• Develop dashboards and KPIs for visibility.
• Oversee distributor and logistics across multiple centers.
• Drive cost savings while protecting quality and brand standards.
• Support New Restaurant Openings with supply chain execution.
• Coach and develop SC team and build high-performing culture.

Skills

Supply Chain Leadership

Team Leadership

Strategic Sourcing

Cost Savings

Data-Driven Decision Making

Communication

Financial Acumen

Excel/ERP/MRP

Tools

ERP/MRP Systems

Excel

Job description

Mode: Full-time | Hybrid

About the Role:

As Director of Supply Chain, you'll lead procurement, sourcing, distribution, logistics, and supplier strategy. You'll partner closely with Culinary, Operations, Marketing, Development, Finance, and Executive Leadership to ensure our restaurants have the right products, at the right cost, from the right partners—every single day.

Responsibilities:

Lead Supply Chain Strategy:

• Develop and execute supply chain strategies that supports continued growth and long-term business objectives.
• Optimize sourcing, procurement, distribution, and logistics programs across multiple markets.
• Build scalable infrastructure to support future restaurant expansion.

Own Procurement & Strategic Sourcing:

• Manage a $50M+ purchasing portfolio across food, packaging, small-ware and operational categories.
• Lead strategic sourcing initiatives and supplier negotiations.
• Identify cost savings opportunities while protecting quality, service, and brand standards.
• Analyze commodity markets and proactively manage risks across proteins, produce, dairy, grains, and packaging.

Manage Distribution & Logistics:

• Oversee distributor and broad line partnerships across multiple distribution centers.
• Ensure contract compliance, service excellence, inventory optimization, and operational readiness.
• Lead distributor forecasting, performance reviews, negotiations, and renewal processes.
• Support every New Restaurant Opening with flawless supply chain execution.

Partner Across the Business:

• Collaborate with Culinary to commercialize new menu items and limited-time offerings.
• Partner with Operations to solve restaurant challenges and improve execution.
• Work alongside Finance to manage budgets, forecasts, rebates, and cost controls.
• Support Development and Facilities teams as new locations come online.

Lead & Develop the Team:

• Provide leadership, direction, and coaching for the Supply Chain team.
• Create accountability, role clarity, and professional development opportunities.
• Build a high-performing culture focused on innovation, collaboration, and results.

Drive Data-Driven Decision Making:

• Develop dashboards, KPIs, and reporting tools that improve visibility and performance.
• Monitor supplier scorecards, commodity trends, distribution metrics, and operational risks.
• Present recommendations and business insights to senior leadership and executive stakeholders.

Qualifications:

Required:

• 10+ years of progressive supply chain experience within multi-unit restaurants, foodservice, hospitality, or related industries.
• 5+ years leading teams and supplier relationships at director scale.
• Deep expertise in restaurant purchasing, procurement, sourcing, distribution and logistics.
• Strong knowledge of food and beverage supply chains and commodity markets.
• Experience supporting rapid unit growth and new restaurant openings.
• Proven success negotiating supplier agreements and driving measurable cost savings.
• Exceptional communication, influencing and relationship-building skills.
• Strong financial acumen and analytical capabilities.
• Advanced Excel and ERP/MRP systems experience.

Required Skills:

• Progressive supply chain experience within multi-unit restaurants, foodservice, hospitality, or related industries.
• Leadership of teams and supplier relationships at scale.
• Restaurant purchasing, procurement, sourcing, distribution and logistics expertise.
• Knowledge of food and beverage supply chains and commodity markets.
• Support of rapid unit growth and new restaurant openings.
• Negotiation of supplier agreements and driving measurable cost savings.
• Management of broad line distributor relationships across multiple regions.
• Exceptional communication, influencing and relationship-building.
• Financial acumen and analytical capabilities.
• Advanced Excel and ERP/MRP systems experience.