Supply Chain Director
New York, USA
On-site / Hybrid depending on business needs
About the Company
Novaris Search is partnered with a growing business within the personal care and beauty manufacturing space that is looking to appoint a Supply Chain Director to lead and strengthen its end-to-end supply chain function.
This is a key leadership role for a commercially aware supply chain professional who can build structure, improve performance, and support the business through its next phase of growth.
Position Overview
The Supply Chain Director will be responsible for overseeing the full supply chain operation, including planning, procurement, inventory, logistics, and cross-functional coordination across the business.
The successful candidate will lead efforts to improve service levels, optimise inventory, strengthen supplier performance, and ensure the supply chain function is aligned with operational and commercial objectives.
This role would suit someone with strong leadership skills, a hands-on approach, and experience operating in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, ideally within personal care, cosmetics, beauty, or a related category.
Key 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
Candidate 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
Why Join?
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
Application Process
This search is being conducted on a confidential basis. If you would be interested in learning more, please apply directly or contact me for a confidential discussion at ben.symonds@novarissearch.com.
