SVP, Global Supply Chain Transformation

Warner Music Group; New York (NY); On-site; USD 225,000 - 275,000; Full time

Job summary

Warner Music Group in New York seeks a world-class Senior Vice President of Global Supply Chain Transformation to modernize our physical operations. You will redefine the future-state of our global supply chain, including manufacturing partnerships, distribution hubs, and inventory optimization, while leading a broad ERP/SCM rollout.

You should bring 15+ years of senior supply chain leadership in CPG/retail, with a proven track record implementing large-scale systems like SAP or o9.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of progressive supply chain leadership experience.
• Proven track record as a VP or SVP managing large-scale physical logistics and distribution networks.
• Experience as business lead for large global SCM/ERP implementations (e.g., o9, SAP).
• Mastery of advanced demand planning, data-driven inventory optimization, and KPI setting across regions.
• Exceptional cross-functional influence and communication skills; translate complex methodologies into agile strategies.

Responsibilities

• Operational Transformation: re-engineer and optimize the global physical supply chain to improve speed-to-market and scale for demand spikes.
• Systems Architecture & Rollout: sponsor the design and phased global implementation of an enterprise SCM/ERP platform.
• CPG-Style Rigor & Planning: implement sophisticated demand forecasting, S&OP, and replenishment models.
• Change Management: lead a broad organizational change program to adopt digital workflows and standardized processes.
• 3PL & Vendor Optimization: standardize and enforce data-driven SLAs with 3PLs, manufacturers, and freight forwarders.
• Executive Leadership: align supply chain capabilities with the broader data ecosystem and senior stakeholders.

Skills

Executive leadership

Cross-functional influence

Demand forecasting

Inventory optimization

KPIs

Communication skills

Tools

o9 solutions

SAP

Job description

At Warner Music Group, we’re a global collective of music makers and music lovers, tech innovators and inspired entrepreneurs, game-changing creatives and passionate team members. Here, we turn dreams into stardom and audiences into fans. We are guided by three core values that underpin everything we do across all our diverse businesses: Curiosity: We do our best work when we’re immersing ourselves in culture and breaking through barriers. Curiosity is the driving force behind creativity and ingenuity. It fuels innovation, and innovation is the key to our future. Collaboration: Making music and bringing it to the world is all about the power of originality amplified by teamwork. A great idea, like a great song, travels globally. We ignite passions and build connections across our diverse community of artists, songwriters, partners, and fans. Commitment: We pursue excellence for our team and our talent. Everything in music starts with a leap into the unknown, and we’re committed to keeping the faith, acting with integrity, and delivering on our promises.

WMG is home to a wide range of artists, musicians, and songwriters that fuel our success. That is why we are committed to creating a work environment that actively values, appreciates, and respects everyone. We encourage applications from people with a wide variety of backgrounds and experiences. Consider a career at WMG and get the best of both worlds – an innovative global music company that retains the creative spirit of a nimble independent.

Your role:

We are seeking a world-class, execution-focused Senior Vice President (SVP) of Global Supply Chain Transformation to lead the comprehensive modernization of our physical operations. In this role, you will redefine the future-state of our physical operations—spanning global manufacturing partnerships, distribution hubs, e-commerce fulfillment, and inventory optimization—while spearheading the end-to-end implementation of a modern, enterprise-wide Supply Chain Management (SCM) system. While our industry is music, prior music industry experience is not required. We are specifically seeking a sophisticated supply chain leader trained in best-in-class Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG), retail, or high-volume manufacturing and shipping environments who can bring world-class operational discipline, predictive data modeling, and rigorous systems architecture to our global physical business.

• Operational Transformation: Evaluate, re-engineer, and optimize our global physical supply chain network , physical media, and merchandise) to improve speed-to-market, reduce fulfillment costs, and scale for massive demand spikes around global release cycles.
• Systems Architecture & Rollout: Serve as the executive sponsor for the selection, design, and phased global implementation of an advanced enterprise SCM / ERP technology platform, moving the organization away from tech debt accumulated in legacy, fragmented systems.
• CPG-Style Rigor & Planning: Introduce sophisticated demand forecasting, sales and operations planning (S&AOP), and inventory replenishment models tailored to a highly variable, hit-driven physical product lifecycle.
• Change Management: Direct a comprehensive organizational change management strategy, ensuring corporate stakeholders, global territory leads, and physical warehouse operators successfully adopt new digital workflows and standardised processes.
• 3PL & Vendor Optimization: Partner with operational leadership to create a framework enabling them to standardise and hold global third‑party logistics (3PL) providers, manufacturers, and freight forwarders accountable to strict, data‑driven SLAs
• Executive Leadership: Partner closely with the C‑suite, technology teams, and global business unit heads to integrate supply chain capabilities into the broader corporate data ecosystem.

About you:

15+ years of progressive supply chain leadership experience, with a proven track record as a VP or SVP managing large‑scale physical logistics and distribution network footprints. Deep operational, foundational experience within a premier CPG, retail, or fast‑moving consumer goods environment Proven success as the business lead for a large‑scale, global SCM or ERP system implementation (e.g., o9 solutions, SAP) from blueprinting through to post‑go‑live optimisation. Mastery of advanced demand planning, data‑driven inventory optimisation, and setting up rigorous KPIs across a complex, multi‑region distribution network. Exceptional cross‑functional influence and communication skills; the ability to translate complex, rigid supply chain methodologies into agile strategies that support a creative, fast‑paced industry. A proven track record of delivery in a creative or similarly unpredictable environment, driven by high pressure or release date driven deadlines.

We’d love it if you also were:

• Excellent communicator, and dedicated professional with strong organisation skills
• Goal Oriented - setting both short- and long‑term goals for teams, motivating them towards high performance.
• Relationship Builder - develops internal and external relationships globally to accomplish business and revenue goals.
• Strong Leader who exhibits problem‑solving skills to drive and motivate cross‑functional team members and major projects or initiatives.
• Capable of establishing and maintaining excellent relationships with top level executives globally and decision makers, continuously communicating priorities and exploring new opportunities to drive new revenue.
• Commercially‑minded, with sound and practical business judgement

Salary Range: $225,000 to $275,000 Annually Salary ranges are included for job postings where required by law. The actual base pay is dependent upon many factors, such as work experience and business needs. The pay range is subject to change at any time dependent on a variety of internal and external factors.

This position requires a minimum of 4 days per week in the office. We value in‑office collaboration, which is essential for talent development and strong working relationships.

Warner Music Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

You must be legally authorised to work in the United States as of your first day of employment with WMG. Valid proof of work authorisation will be required upon hire in accordance with federal law.

Warner Music Group is all about our people. We are one global company made up of the most knowledgeable, passionate, and creative people in our business. It is the mission of every member of the WMG team around the world to create a nurturing environment for artists, songwriters, and fellow employees at every stage of their career. We strive to set WMG apart from the rest of the industry by embracing a philosophy of innovation that is part of our company’s DNA. Consider a career at WMG and be a part of one of the biggest forces in music today.