Head, Supply Chain (SCM)
$150,000–$160,000 year
On-site · Buena Park, California, United States
Job Summary
Head of Supply Chain responsible for overseeing logistics, warehousing, inventory management, and distribution operations to ensure accurate, timely, and cost-effective movement of goods across locations. Leads initiatives to improve warehouse productivity, inventory accuracy, order fulfillment speed, and delivery performance; builds and mentors a high-performing team; evaluates and implements WMS and routing/dispatch technologies; tracks KPIs (inventory turnover, fill rate, order cycle time, on-time delivery, productivity per labor hour, space utilization); partners with IT and business intelligence for real-time decision-making; and prepares executive reports coordinating with cross-functional teams to align supply chain with demand forecasts, seasonal activity, and promotional activities. Skills emphasized include cross-functional collaboration, leadership, operational discipline, data-driven improvement, regulatory compliance (OSHA, DOT), and budget management.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Operations, Business Administration, or a related field
- 10+ years of progressive experience in supply chain, logistics, or warehouse operations
- at least 5 years in a senior leadership role overseeing multi-state distribution
- Experience in grocery retail, wholesale distribution, or similar operational environment (highly preferred)
- Hands-on experience implementing and optimizing WMS, routing and dispatch technologies, and logistics automation tools
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with data-driven decision making
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills and cross-functional collaboration
- Deep knowledge of OSHA, DOT, and other regulatory requirements relevant to warehouse and transportation operations
- Financial acumen with experience managing supply chain budgets and cost-saving initiatives
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