Supply Chain Director

Novaris Search is partnering with a growing personal care and beauty manufacturing business to appoint a Supply Chain Director. The role is for a senior supply chain professional to lead and enhance the end-to-end supply chain function, supporting the company's growth.

Location: New York, USA

Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end supply chain strategy across planning, procurement, inventory, warehousing, and logistics
• Develop and improve supply chain processes to support service, cost, and efficiency targets
• Partner with operations, manufacturing, commercial, and finance teams to align supply chain activities with business needs
• Drive S&OP and demand planning processes to improve forecasting accuracy and supply continuity
• Manage supplier performance and support procurement strategies to reduce risk and improve reliability
• Oversee inventory strategy to balance working capital with customer service requirements
• Identify and implement continuous improvement initiatives across the supply chain function
• Build, lead, and develop a high-performing supply chain team
• Provide reporting, analysis, and leadership insight on supply chain performance, risks, and opportunities

Requirements

• Proven experience in a senior supply chain leadership role within manufacturing
• Strong background across planning, procurement, inventory, logistics, and supply chain strategy
• Experience in personal care, beauty, cosmetics, OTC, or related consumer manufacturing would be preferred
• Demonstrated ability to lead teams and improve supply chain performance in a fast-paced environment
• Strong understanding of S&OP, forecasting, supplier management, and inventory optimisation
• Commercially minded with the ability to work cross-functionally across operations and business leadership
• Strong problem-solving skills, leadership capability, and communication skills

Benefits

• Opportunity to join a growing business in a key leadership role
• High level of visibility and influence across the organisation
• Chance to shape supply chain strategy and drive meaningful operational improvement
• Work within a dynamic manufacturing environment supporting growth and transformation

Additional Information

• This search is being conducted on a confidential basis. If interested, apply directly or contact ben.symonds@novarissearch.com for a confidential discussion.