About the role
Director of Global Supply Chain
Confidential Multi-Brand Apparel Organization
Overview
Our client is seeking a Director of Global Supply Chain to lead end-to-end supply chain operations across a portfolio of apparel brands. This leadership role will oversee planning, production, logistics, and distribution while driving operational excellence, organizational effectiveness, and long-term supply chain strategy.
The ideal candidate brings a blend of strategic thinking, operational expertise, and people leadership. This individual will play a critical role in scaling global operations, improving efficiency, developing talent, and ensuring products are delivered on time and to the highest quality standards.
Key Responsibilities
Global Supply Chain Leadership • Lead end-to-end supply chain operations across demand planning, supply planning, production, logistics, and distribution. • Develop and execute strategic initiatives that improve supply chain effectiveness and support long-term business objectives. • Drive operational excellence through process improvement, scalability initiatives, and performance optimization. • Utilize data and analytics to inform decision-making and improve business outcomes.
Team Leadership & Development • Lead a large, cross-functional supply chain organization, including multiple people leaders and direct reports. • Build, develop, and mentor high-performing teams focused on service, efficiency, accountability, and continuous improvement. • Create a strong succession pipeline through coaching, development planning, and talent management. • Foster a collaborative, inclusive culture that supports employee engagement and organizational growth.
Cross-Functional Partnership • Partner closely with Product, Sourcing, Quality, Operations, and Commercial teams to ensure successful product delivery. • Collaborate with key internal stakeholders to leverage best practices and drive alignment across functions. • Support product quality initiatives, post-sales processes, and operational risk mitigation efforts. • Serve as a key member of the leadership team, contributing to broader business strategy and organizational objectives.
Operational Excellence • Establish and monitor performance metrics across supply chain functions. • Identify opportunities to improve service levels, cost efficiency, inventory management, and overall operational effectiveness. • Ensure processes, systems, and teams are positioned to support future business growth and increasing complexity.
Qualifications
Required • Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Operations, or a related field. • 10+ years of progressive leadership experience within apparel, consumer products, or a related industry. • Demonstrated experience managing complex global supply chain operations from planning through execution. • Proven success leading large teams and developing people leaders within a cross-functional environment. • Strong analytical and business acumen with experience leveraging data to improve operational performance. • Ability to travel domestically and internationally as needed.
Preferred • MBA or advanced degree. • Experience supporting multi-brand or multi-category product organizations. • Background working within fast-growing, globally distributed consumer goods businesses.
Ideal Candidate • Strategic leader with a strong operational foundation. • Proven ability to balance long-term planning with day-to-day execution. • Collaborative, influential, and highly effective in cross-functional environments. • Passionate about team development, organizational health, and leadership excellence. • Comfortable navigating complexity, ambiguity, and rapid growth. • Data-driven decision maker with a continuous improvement mindset. • Excited by the opportunity to shape and scale global supply chain operations within a growing consumer brand portfolio.
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