Supply Chain Director

Ircagroup; Duluth (GA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401(k) matching

Paid vacation

Holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

IRCA Group is seeking an experienced Supply Chain Director to lead the North American supply chain, driving planning, inventory, and logistics excellence. You will own the S&OP process, optimize service levels, and manage cost across the region while partnering with Commercial, Manufacturing, Procurement, Finance, and Quality teams.

The role requires 12+ years in manufacturing SCM leadership, with ERP and advanced planning tool expertise, and travel up to 20–25% across North America.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of progressive Supply Chain leadership experience within manufacturing.
• Experience leading end-to-end Supply Chain functions (Planning, Customer Service, Logistics, Inventory, S&OP).
• Experience with TPMs and external logistics providers; strong financial stewardship.
• Ability to drive transformation, continuous improvement and cross-functional change.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute North American Supply Chain strategy aligned to global initiatives.
• Lead regional Supply Chain organization with coaching and development of managers.
• Own end-to-end S&OP, balancing demand, supply, inventory, and finances.
• Set inventory strategies to optimize working capital and service levels.
• Lead capacity planning across internal sites and TPMs.
• Collaborate with Commercial, Operations, Procurement, Finance, and Quality.
• Direct logistics, warehousing, import/export, and distribution strategies.
• Develop and monitor KPIs: OTIF, forecast accuracy, inventory turns, cost-to-serve.
• Lead supply chain transformation initiatives and digitalization projects.
• Support new product launches, acquisitions, and integrations.
• Build strong supplier and logistics provider relationships.
• Work with Global Supply Chain to standardize best practices.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Financial acumen

Change management

Cross-functional collaboration

Analytical skills

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, or Engineering

MBA or APICS/ASCM certification preferred

Tools

ERP systems

Advanced planning tools

Job description

IRCA is a prominent international provider of semi-finished ingredients for the bakery, pastry, and gelato markets. They cater to independent producers as well as large food manufacturers, including consumer packaged goods (CPG) companies. The company's core product offerings consist of chocolate, chocolate decorations, creams, pastry mixes, gelato ingredients, and various other bakery and pastry ingredients.

Headquartered in Italy, IRCA was acquired by Advent International, a global private equity firm, in July 2022. The company has demonstrated a strong history of growth over the past decade. As part of its growth strategy, IRCA made two bolt-on acquisitions in 2022. They acquired Cesarin, a provider of candied fruits, and Anastasi, a supplier of pistachio ingredients. These acquisitions expanded IRCA's product portfolio and market reach.

More recently, IRCA acquired the leading manufacturer of sweet and cereal products in Europe and the US. The target company focuses on high-value specialty ingredients for the Food Manufacturers segment. Their product range includes sweet particulates, chocolate confections, baked inclusions, variegates, and fruit purées. This deal, successfully completed in March of 2023, is a transformative move for IRCA, establishing them as a global leader in the semi-finished ingredients industry.

With this acquisition, IRCA has a combined revenue of €1 billion in 2023 and a presence in 22 manufacturing facilities across Europe, the US, and Vietnam. This expanded manufacturing footprint and diversified product portfolio positions IRCA as a key player in the market, serving a wide range of customers in the bakery, pastry, and gelato sectors, as well as food manufacturers.

IRCA Group is seeking an experienced Supply Chain Director to lead the North American Supply Chain organization. This role is responsible for defining and executing the regional supply chain strategy while ensuring operational excellence across planning, inventory management, customer service, logistics, and third-party manufacturing.

The Supply Chain Director will partner closely with Commercial, Manufacturing, Finance, Procurement, Quality, and Corporate Supply Chain teams to optimize service levels, inventory performance, and cost efficiency while supporting the company's continued growth. This leader will drive the S&OP process, develop organizational capabilities, and foster a culture of continuous improvement across the North American network.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute the North American Supply Chain strategy, ensuring alignment with business objectives and global supply chain initiatives.
• Lead the regional Supply Chain organization, providing leadership, coaching, and development to managers and team members while fostering a high-performance culture.
• Own the end-to-end Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) process, ensuring alignment between demand, supply, production capacity, inventory, and financial objectives.
• Establish inventory strategies that optimize working capital while maintaining customer service targets, including safety stock policies, replenishment models, production planning parameters, and inventory optimization.
• Lead capacity planning across internal manufacturing sites and third-party manufacturers (TPMs), balancing customer demand, operational constraints, and cost.
• Partner with Commercial, Operations, Procurement, Finance, and Corporate teams to proactively identify risks, resolve supply constraints, and support business growth initiatives.
• Direct logistics, warehousing, import/export, and distribution strategies to ensure efficient and compliant product movement throughout North America.
• Develop and monitor Supply Chain KPIs, including OTIF, forecast accuracy, inventory turns, service level, capacity utilization, and cost-to-serve, driving accountability and continuous improvement.
• Lead supply chain transformation initiatives, including process improvements, system enhancements, network optimization, and digitalization projects.
• Support new product launches, acquisitions, and integration projects by ensuring supply chain readiness and execution.
• Build strong relationships with suppliers, logistics providers, and third-party manufacturers to improve service, cost, and operational performance.
• Collaborate with Global Supply Chain leadership to standardize best practices and leverage global capabilities across the organization.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, regulatory requirements, and quality standards across all supply chain activities.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of progressive Supply Chain leadership experience within a manufacturing environment, preferably food, ingredients, or consumer packaged goods.
• Proven experience leading end-to-end Supply Chain functions, including Planning, Customer Service, Logistics, Inventory Management, and S&OP.
• Demonstrated success developing and implementing Supply Chain strategies that improve service, reduce costs, and optimize inventory.
• Strong knowledge of manufacturing operations, material planning, demand planning, procurement, warehousing, transportation, and distribution.
• Experience managing third-party manufacturers (TPMs) and external logistics providers.
• Strong financial acumen with experience managing budgets, working capital, and supply chain cost optimization.
• Proven experience leading organizational change, continuous improvement, and cross-functional transformation initiatives.
• Experience with ERP systems and advanced planning tools.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to translate data into business decisions.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office proficiency.
• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or a related field; MBA or APICS/ASCM certification is preferred.
• Willingness to travel up to 20–25% across North America.

Irca Group offers career growth opportunities as well as competitive compensation and benefits: Medical, Dental, & Vision, 401(k) matching, Paid Vacation, and Holidays, Employee Education Tuition Reimbursement Program.

We welcome applications from candidates of all genders, backgrounds, identities, nationality, ethnic origin, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, parental responsibilities, age, religion, or belief. We believe in equal opportunities for all and ensure that our hiring process complies with the highest standards of non-discrimination and inclusivity. IRCA Group is dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment where everyone can be their authentic selves, reach their full potential, and feel a true sense of belonging. Join us in creating a workplace where diversity is valued, and everyone can thrive.