Supply Chain Director

CivicMinds, Inc; California (MO); On-site; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

CivicMinds, Inc. seeks a strategic and hands-on Director of Supply Chain to lead procurement, sourcing, distribution, logistics and supplier strategy for a growing multi-unit restaurant organization.

This role will partner closely with Culinary, Operations, Marketing, Development, Finance and Executive Leadership to ensure restaurants have the right products, at the right cost, from the right suppliers while supporting operational excellence and continued growth.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive supply chain experience in multi-unit restaurants.
• 5+ years leading teams and supplier relationships at scale.
• 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 cost savings.
• Strong communication, influencing and relationship-building skills.
• Advanced Excel and ERP/MRP systems experience.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute supply chain strategies aligned with growth and long-term objectives.
• Optimize sourcing, procurement, distribution and logistics programs across markets.
• Lead supplier negotiations and manage a significant purchasing portfolio.
• Oversee distributor and distribution-center partnerships and logistics.
• Collaborate with Culinary, Operations, Finance and Executive Leadership.
• Develop dashboards, KPIs and reporting tools for visibility.
• Lead, coach and develop the Supply Chain team.

Skills

Supply chain

Procurement

Strategic sourcing

Logistics

Vendor management

Excel

ERP/MRP

Financial analysis

Leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Tools

ERP/MRP

Job description

We are seeking a strategic and hands-on Director of Supply Chain to lead procurement, sourcing, distribution, logistics and supplier strategy for a growing multi-unit restaurant organization.

This role will partner closely with Culinary, Operations, Marketing, Development, Finance and Executive Leadership to ensure restaurants have the right products, at the right cost, from the right suppliers while supporting operational excellence and continued growth.

Key Responsibilities

Supply Chain Strategy

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

Procurement & Strategic Sourcing

• Manage a significant purchasing portfolio across food, packaging, smallware and operational categories.
• Lead strategic sourcing initiatives and supplier negotiations.
• Identify cost-saving opportunities while maintaining quality, service and brand standards.
• Analyze commodity markets and proactively manage risks across proteins, produce, dairy, grains and packaging.

Distribution & Logistics

• Oversee distributor and broadline 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 new restaurant openings with effective supply chain execution.

Cross-Functional Partnership

• Collaborate with Culinary teams to commercialize new menu items and limited-time offerings.
• Partner with Operations to resolve restaurant supply chain challenges and improve execution.
• Work with Finance on budgets, forecasts, rebates and cost controls.
• Support Development and Facilities teams as new locations are opened.
• Lead, coach and develop the Supply Chain team.
• Establish accountability, role clarity and professional development opportunities.
• Build a high-performing culture focused on collaboration, innovation and results.

Data & Performance Management

• Develop dashboards, KPIs and reporting tools to improve supply chain 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

• 10+ years of progressive supply chain experience within multi-unit restaurants, foodservice, hospitality or related industries.
• 5+ years of experience leading teams and supplier relationships at scale.
• Strong 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.
• Strong communication, influencing and relationship-building skills.
• Strong financial and analytical capabilities.
• Advanced Excel and ERP/MRP systems experience.

Preferred Experience

• Fast casual or QSR restaurant brands.
• Proprietary ingredient programs.
• Supplier qualification and food safety programs.
• Sustainability and responsible sourcing initiatives.