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Columbia Sportswear Company · 1 day ago

Supply Chain Portfolio Manager

Portland, OR

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level

5+ years exp

Columbia Sportswear Company is a leader in the global supply chain industry, managing a vast network of distribution centers and retail stores. The Supply Chain Portfolio Manager will be responsible for defining strategic visions, overseeing cross-functional portfolio execution, and ensuring alignment between strategy and operations to enhance service, growth, and efficiency.

ApparelInnovation ManagementManufacturingOutdoorsRetailSporting GoodsSports

Responsibilities

Lead sessions to define each capability pillar’s strategic vision—WHY (customer & enterprise value; connection to Supply Chain 2030), HOW (the capability will operate in the future), and WHAT (coherent opportunity set with action plan)

Build clear, multi-year roadmaps grounded in the strategic vision (initiatives, programs, projects, and capabilities), including success metrics and measurable outcomes

Apply subject matter expertise in sequencing, prioritization, and resourcing, maintaining core capability roadmaps to ensure structured delivery and impact

Ensure linkage between strategy and execution, connecting vision to programs and projects across the enterprise and supply chain ecosystem

Connect supply chain strategy to operations and teams so all stakeholders understand vision, outcomes, and their roles

Communicate with clarity and influence to diverse audiences (executives, senior leaders, SMEs), simplifying complex ideas and driving alignment

Shape content for key engagement moments and coach business leads on program and project delivery

Bring deep understanding of industry dynamics, market conditions, emerging technologies, and macro trends to inform prioritization and decision-making

Use advanced analytical thinking to frame problems, develop hypotheses, and recommend innovative solutions

Proactively identify issues, risks, and dependencies across capability portfolios; surface insights that accelerate outcomes and mitigate risks

Oversee execution of the capability portfolio: manage cross-functional programs and projects—or coach business leads managing delivery—to ensure measurable results

Foster innovation and collaboration, building highly engaged, cross-functional teams that challenge orthodoxies and adopt new approaches

Act as a strategic thought partner; build trusted relationships across internal and external stakeholders to enable consensus and shared goals

Demonstrate mastery of project/program management disciplines; hold self and teams accountable, embracing lessons from setbacks to improve future outcomes

Qualification

Supply Chain ManagementPortfolio ManagementProject ManagementData AnalyticsRisk AnalysisChange ManagementExecutive CommunicationCoaching SkillsCultural AwarenessFacilitation Skills

Required

Bachelor's or master's degree, applicable certification, or equivalent experience

5+ years of supply chain functional experience or strategy experience (internal or consulting)

Experience building and maintaining capability roadmaps—including sequencing, prioritization, and resourcing

Proven success overseeing or coaching cross-functional programs and projects across enterprise capability teams, technology, and processes

Ability to develop influential and collaborative relationships across teams, functions, and layers

Strong executive communication skills and the ability to tailor messaging for different audiences

Experience in portfolio management, project/program management, risk analysis, change management, and outcome measurement

Strong facilitation, coaching, and mentoring skills; highly organized with excellent written and oral communication and presentation skills

Previous experience working across cultures, with awareness and sensitivity to cultural differences

Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment and to respond to urgent requests with minimal supervisory involvement

A track record of mobilizing teams with a clear vision and sense of urgency to complete changes effectively

Benefits

401k plan plus a generous company match

Medical, dental, vision, life Insurance

Disability

Flexible spending accounts

Health savings account

An assortment of voluntary benefit offerings (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity, and legal services)

EAP + which is free and confidential 24/7/365 counseling services

Extensive wellness benefits

Employee discounts

Generous time off program

Company

Columbia Sportswear Company

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Based in Portland, Oregon, Columbia Sportswear Company (NASDAQ: COLM) is a global outdoor brand that crafts active lifestyle gear fortified with industry-leading technologies and tested in our backyard.

Founded in 1938

Portland, Oregon, USA

5001-10000 employees