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Director of Supply Chain
Location: Petaluma, CA
Schedule: Full-Time | On-Site
Compensation: 166/175K  + Benefits

We are seeking an experienced Director of Supply Chain to lead end-to-end supply chain operations for a well-established organization in Petaluma, CA.

This is a highly visible leadership position overseeing procurement, production planning, warehousing, logistics, inventory management, and company-owned transportation operations. The ideal candidate brings strong supply chain leadership experience and knows how to build an efficient, data-driven operation while maintaining exceptional service, quality, and regulatory compliance.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership across procurement, production planning, warehousing, distribution, logistics, and transportation.
• Lead and continuously improve Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) and inventory planning processes.
• Drive performance against key metrics including OTIF, inventory levels, freight costs, service levels, and total delivered cost.
• Utilize ERP systems and analytics to improve forecasting, inventory visibility, planning, and decision-making.
• Optimize warehouse operations, transportation routes, trucking schedules, freight costs, and 3PL relationships.
• Lead strategic sourcing, supplier negotiations, vendor performance management, and contingency planning.
• Manage supply chain budgets and identify meaningful cost-reduction opportunities.
• Ensure compliance with applicable safety, quality, and transportation regulations.
• Partner closely with Operations, Quality, Sales, Customer Service, R&D, and Finance.
• Build, mentor, and develop a high-performing supply chain team.
• Champion continuous improvement, accountability, safety, and operational excellence.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations, Business Administration, or related field required; MBA or advanced degree a plus.
• 8+ years of progressive supply chain, logistics, or operations experience, including at least 5 years in leadership.
• Experience managing complex supply chain operations, including procurement, planning, warehousing, logistics, and transportation.
• Demonstrated experience implementing and leading S&OP, demand forecasting, production scheduling, inventory optimization, and capacity planning.
• Strong ERP experience; Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central experience is highly desirable.
• TMS and/or WMS experience preferred.
• Strong understanding of regulatory, safety, and compliance requirements.
• Proven ability to lead teams, manage suppliers, analyze data, control costs, and drive measurable operational improvements.

For over 50 years, Nelson Connects has empowered employers and job seekers to achieve their unique versions of success. Our commitment to excellence, integrity, compassion, and innovation has made us a trusted partner in connecting jobs, people, and communities. The remarkably talented and dedicated people of Nelson Connects are building on the rich history of this company to define the future of our industry, and we can’t wait to work with you.

We are Nelson Connects, and our purpose is your success.

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