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Bacardi · 20 hours ago

Director, Strategy & Performance - Supply Chain - NAM

Bacardi is a leading company in the beverage industry, and they are seeking a Director of Supply Chain Strategy & Performance for North America Markets. This leadership role is responsible for defining and executing the medium- and long-term supply chain strategy, ensuring alignment with global operations and regional commercial priorities while driving performance improvement and transformation initiatives.

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Responsibilities

Lead the definition and execution of Bacardi North America’s medium- and long-term Supply Chain strategy, with accountability for network design, performance excellence, value creation, and strategic transformation across manufacturing, external manufacturing, engineering, and distribution
Define and govern end-to-end supply chain trade-offs, including make vs. buy decisions, in-house versus third-party production, capacity and footprint optimization, and technology and capital investment choices, ensuring alignment with Global Supply Chain strategy and North America commercial priorities
Translate business objectives into a clear, integrated multi-year supply chain roadmap that strengthens competitiveness, resilience, service performance, and sustainable cost leadership
Drive supply chain performance improvement across the NAM network by identifying structural opportunities, leading cross-functional initiatives, and embedding standard KPIs, operating rhythms, and continuous improvement disciplines to deliver sustained gains in cost, service, productivity, and resilience
Drive performance excellence through the establishment of regional KPIs, operating standards, and continuous improvement frameworks, delivering measurable gains in cost, productivity, service, and asset utilization
Lead the regional Supply Chain PMO and CAPEX governance, ensuring disciplined prioritization, robust business cases, and consistent delivery of strategic initiatives on cost, timing, and benefits
Provide strategic leadership and direction to cross-functional and matrixed teams, fostering strong collaboration across Commercial, Finance, Procurement, Quality, Engineering, and Global Supply Chain
Lead external manufacturing strategy and partnerships, ensuring strong governance, performance management, risk mitigation, and alignment to quality, service, and cost objectives
Champion transformation, innovation, and Manufacturing 4.0 capabilities, embedding a culture of continuous improvement, accountability, and ownership aligned with Bacardi’s Fearless, Family, and Founders values

Qualification

Supply Chain StrategyNetwork DesignPerformance ManagementContinuous ImprovementTransformation LeadershipStakeholder ManagementTeam BuildingResilienceDecisivenessPeople AgilityResults AgilityMental AgilityChange AgilityOwner's MindsetSelf-Awareness

Required

Proven leadership at a senior level, leading large cross-functional and matrixed teams
Strong background in supply chain strategy, network design, and performance management
Deep experience in continuous improvement (Lean), engineering, and capital project delivery
Demonstrated ability to lead large-scale transformation and change initiations
Strategic and systems thinker with strong execution focus
High learning agility and curiosity; branches innovation and change
Strong influencing and stakeholder management skills at a senior level
Builds inclusive, high performing teams and a strong sense of belonging
Resilient, decisive, and comfortable operating in ambiguity
Acts with an owner's mindset and strong personal accountability
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Business, or related field
12–15+ years of experience in Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Engineering, or Operations roles within a complex, multinational environment

Preferred

MBA or equivalent preferred

Benefits

Competitive Pay Package
Competitive Holiday/Paid Time Off, plus additional days offered ( i.e., volunteer day, allowing you to give back to the community)
Retirement/Pension Plan
Medical, Critical Illness, and Life Insurance
Calm Meditation App subscription (free)
Employee Assistance Programs
Best-in-class, family-friendly, and inclusive leave policies

Company

Bacardi is a privately held spirits company in the world, producing and marketing internationally recognized spirits and wines.

H1B Sponsorship

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Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage

Leadership Team

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