Senior Manager, Strategic Supply Chain

*Hybrid Role* - 3 days a week in NYC (Manhattan)

Senior Manager, Strategic Supply Chain: CPG eCommerce Industry

I'm working with one of my favorite clients, a dynamic eCommerce brand, to hire a commercially-minded Senior Manager, Strategic Supply Chain to be a thought partner to senior leadership and help shape how the business makes decisions. This is a high-visibility seat for someone who thrives at the intersection of Supply Chain, Analytics, and AI-enabled operations - the kind of person who can take a complex business question, structure it, build the analysis, pressure-test it, and walk it into the C-suite with a clear recommendation

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The Senior Manager, Strategic Supply Chain leads end‑to‑end supply chain strategy, driving network optimization, cost efficiency, supplier performance, and operational scalability. This role owns long-range planning, cross-functional alignment, and continuous improvement initiatives that strengthen resilience, reduce risk, and support enterprise growth.

Key Responsibilities

Supply Chain Strategy & Planning

• Develop multiyear supply chain strategies aligned to corporate objectives
• Build and maintain capacity models, demand scenarios, and risk mitigation plans
• Lead strategic roadmap initiatives across fulfillment, logistics, inventory, and supplier ecosystems.

Network Optimization

• Evaluate and optimize distribution of footprint, transportation flows, and inventory positioning.
• Drive cost‑to‑serve analysis, throughput modeling, and operational efficiency improvements.
• Partner with Finance to quantify ROI, cost savings, and capital investment requirements.

Supplier & Partner Management

• Establish performance frameworks, KPIs, and quarterly business reviews with key vendors.
• Identify and onboard new suppliers to support diversification and scalability.

Cross Functional Leadership

• Collaborate with Operations, Merchandising, Planning, Engineering, and Customer Experience to align priorities and execution.
• Serve as the strategic liaison for executive leadership, providing insights, risks, and recommendations.
• Lead cross functional initiatives such as new product introduction, network transitions, and system integrations.

Operational Excellence & Continuous Improvement

• Implement Lean, Six Sigma, and data driven methodologies to reduce waste and improve reliability/
• Develop dashboards and reporting mechanisms for visibility into performance, risk, and cost drive
• Champion automation, digitization, and advanced analytics across the supply chain.

Risk Management & Compliance

• Build resilience strategies for geopolitical, transportation, supplier, and regulatory ris
• Ensure compliance with trade regulations, sustainability standards, and internal governance

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Operations Management, Engineering, or related field
• Minimum 7+ years of supply chain experience, including leadership or strategic responsibility
• Proven track record in strategic planning, network optimization, and supplier management
• Strong analytical capability with proficiency in modeling, forecasting, and scenario planning
• Experience leading cross‑functional initiatives and influencing senior stakeholder
• Familiarity with ERP, WMS, TMS, and advanced analytics
• Lean/Six Sigma certification preferred; MBA or advanced degree is a plus

Compensation

• $155k - $165k base salary + cash bonus and flexible for strong candidates