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Snr Director Supply Chain & General Merchandise - Grocery & Perishables

Ref: 625522

Seattle, WA

$300,000

  • Permanent
  • Strategic Growth Leader
  • Perishable Goods Specialist
  • Operational Excellence Achiever

About the candidate

With over 20 years of experience in the sector of supply chain and general merchandising for perishable grocery products, our candidate offers a strong executive background that spans across ecommerce, retail, and end-to-end operations management. They have consistently delivered growth, optimized category strategies, and led comprehensive teams in high-stakes environments. Their experience includes managing multi-billion dollar profit and loss statements and orchestrating strategic developments at large-scale retail and ecommerce operations, emphasizing efficiency and customer-focused innovations.

Known for exceptional leadership capabilities, our candidate has a history of developing and implementing scalable processes that not only augment gross margins and operations efficiency but also significantly enhance the customer experience. Their specialty in perishables from chilled and frozen sectors showcases their ability to adapt and innovate in a dynamic industry, making them a prime candidate for senior-level roles in supply chain and merchandise management.

What makes them great?

  • Strategic Growth - Achieved a 35% year-over-year growth rate by optimizing category strategy and managing market expansion effectively.
  • Cost Savings - Negotiated over $120 million in supplier investments, leading to substantial improvements in margins, product availability, and supply stability.
  • Innovative Solutions - Developed AI-driven operational mechanisms that reduced required operational hours significantly, enabling a more agile and effective organizational structure.

Areas of expertise

  • Category Management - Expertise in overseeing perishables, including dairy, deli, bakery, and prepared foods, enhancing customer relevance and competitive positioning.
  • Vendor Relations - Skilled in negotiating and securing beneficial agreements with suppliers, bolstering product availability and improving operational terms of engagement.
  • Operational Efficiency - Implemented technologies and processes that reduced operational hours by 80%, significantly lowering costs and improving decision-making speed.