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Inkinen Executive Search

Director of Global Supply Chain

Inkinen Executive Search, Los Angeles, California, United States, 90079

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Working from either Honolulu, Hawaii or Los Angeles, California, the Director of Global Supply Chain is a strategic and hands-on leader with end-to-end supply chain experience, a strong background in the consumer packaged goods industry, and the ability to lead cross-functional teams while driving continuous improvement in a fast-paced environment. Position Overview A Hawaii-headquartered, globally distributed consumer goods company seeks an experienced Director of Global Supply Chain to lead its end-to-end supply chain operations across multiple markets. This role will drive strategic planning and execution across procurement, co-manufacturing, demand planning, warehousing, logistics, and distribution. The ideal candidate is both a visionary leader and a hands-on operator who thrives in fast-paced environments and is passionate about building resilient, high-performing teams. The position can be based in Honolulu or Los Angeles, supporting operations across Hawaii, the mainland U.S., and international locations. Responsibilities Lead all aspects of the global supply chain, including sourcing, procurement, inventory, logistics, and contract manufacturing Drive the SIOP (Sales, Inventory & Operations Planning) process to optimize alignment across business units Manage supplier relationships and develop strategies for cost control and supply chain resilience Oversee warehousing and freight distribution operations to improve efficiency and performance Develop KPIs and dashboards to monitor and optimize supply chain performance Support demand planning and forecasting to ensure supply aligns with business goals Collaborate with cross-functional teams in operations, sales, and finance Promote a culture of continuous improvement and hands-on leadership Supervise and develop a team of professionals across key supply chain functions Skills Strategic supply chain leadership Cross-functional collaboration and communication Contract manufacturing and supplier management Forecasting and demand planning SIOP / S&OP planning ERP and supply chain systems expertise (e.g., SAP, NetSuite, Oracle) Inventory and warehouse optimization Cost control and financial acumen Team development and leadership Requirements Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or related field; equivalent experience considered 10+ years of progressive experience in supply chain, with 5+ years in a leadership role CPG industry experience strongly preferred Proven success in leading global or multi-site supply chain operations Strong analytical, decision-making, and problem-solving skills Excellent interpersonal and leadership abilities Certification in supply chain management (e.g., APICS, CSCP) preferred

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