Supply Chain Director

Briess Malt & Ingredients Co.; Chilton (WI); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Briess Malt & Ingredients Co. is seeking a Director of Supply Chain to lead end-to-end planning, procurement, inventory, and logistics for a food ingredients manufacturer.

You will drive strategic initiatives, optimize service levels, and ensure regulatory compliance while partnering with executive leadership to shape the business.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, or related field.
• MBA or advanced degree preferred.
• 10–15+ years in progressive supply chain roles in manufacturing.
• 5+ years in senior leadership overseeing multiple functions.
• Experience in food, beverage, or ingredients manufacturing preferred.
• Expertise with ERP/MRP systems and analytics.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a comprehensive supply chain strategy aligned with growth, cost, and service objectives.
• Lead supply chain transformation initiatives including process optimization and digital tools.
• Establish and monitor KPIs to drive performance and continuous improvement.
• Oversee demand planning and forecasting to align with market demand.
• Balance demand, supply, and capacity to meet service and financial targets.
• Develop sourcing strategies for raw materials and packaging and manage supplier performance.
• Align production planning with demand and inventory strategy; control WIP and finished goods.
• Oversee warehousing, transportation, and OTIF delivery.
• Ensure food safety standards (GMP, HACCP, FSMA) and traceability compliance.
• Oversee Supply Chain ERP and planning systems; drive data integrity and analytics.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Demand planning

Inventory optimization

Financial acumen

ERP/MRP systems

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain or related field

MBA preferred

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

Forecasting tools

Job description

The Director of Supply Chain is responsible for leading and optimizing the end-to-end supply chain within a food ingredients manufacturing organization. This role oversees demand and production planning, procurement, inventory management, warehousing, and logistics to ensure reliable supply, cost efficiency, and compliance with food safety standards. The Director drives strategic initiatives, improves service levels, and aligns supply chain operations with overall business objectives.

TYPICAL JOB DUTIES:

Strategic Leadership

• Develop and execute a comprehensive supply chain strategy aligned with company growth, cost, and service objectives
• Lead supply chain transformation initiatives, including process optimization, digital tools, and network design
• Establish and monitor KPIs to drive performance and continuous improvement
• Partner with executive leadership on strategic planning and business decisions

Demand Planning Leadership

• Oversee demand planning and forecasting processes to ensure accuracy and alignment with market demand
• Balance demand, supply, and capacity to meet customer service and financial targets
• Drive improvements in forecast accuracy and responsiveness

Procurement & Supplier Strategy

• Develop sourcing strategies for raw materials and packaging
• Lead supplier selection, negotiation, and performance management
• Mitigate supply risks and manage commodity pricing volatility
• Ensure supplier compliance with food safety and regulatory requirements

Manufacturing & Inventory Management

• Align production planning with demand and inventory strategy
• Oversee inventory control for raw materials, WIP, and finished goods
• Optimize inventory levels and safety stock
• Reduce waste, obsolescence, and stockouts—particularly in shelf-life–sensitive ingredients and finished goods.

Logistics

• Manage warehousing and transportation networks
• Optimize freight costs, routes, and carrier performance
• Ensure on-time, in-full (OTIF) delivery to customers
• Evaluate and improve third-party logistics (3PL) partnerships as needed

Food Safety & Regulatory Compliance

• Ensure supply chain operations meet all applicable food safety standards, including:
• GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices)
• HACCP and FSMA requirements
• Traceability and lot control compliance
• Maintain audit readiness and oversee supply chain-related documentation
• Collaborate with Quality to ensure supplier and material compliance

Data, Systems & Process Excellence

• Oversee Supply Chain ERP and planning systems
• Ensure data integrity across supply chain functions (lead times, BOMs, inventory parameters)
• Leverage analytics to drive decision-making and performance improvements

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Partner with Operations, Quality, Sales, Finance, and R&D teams
• Support new product development and commercialization efforts
• Communicate supply chain risks and mitigation strategies
• Align supply chain decisions with financial goals and customer expectations

Leadership & Talent Development

• Lead, develop, and mentor a high-performing supply chain team
• Build organizational capability in planning, procurement, and logistics
• Establish clear performance expectations and accountability
• Foster a culture of collaboration, continuous improvement, and safety

Other

• Adhere to all government and company safety, sanitation and GMP policies and regulations. Adhere to Food Safety, Quality and SQF Codes.
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, or related field required
• MBA or advanced degree preferred
• 10–15+ years of progressive supply chain experience in manufacturing
• 5+ years in a senior leadership role managing multiple supply chain functions
• Experience in food, beverage, or ingredient manufacturing strongly preferred
• Expertise with ERP/MRP systems
• Strong analytical and financial acumen
• Experience with demand planning and forecasting tools
• Knowledge of supply chain optimization and modeling tools
• Deep understanding of end-to-end supply chain processes
• Familiarity with global sourcing, logistics, and trade compliance
• Change management and continuous improvement mindset
• Executive communication and stakeholder influence