Request Foods · 11 hours ago
Senior Director of Supply Chain
Holland, MI
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
15+ years expRequest Foods is a privately owned company that has been providing products to leading food companies for over 35 years. The Senior Director of Supply Chain will lead the supply chain strategy and execution to drive growth and operational excellence, focusing on building high-performing teams and optimizing complex supply networks.
AgricultureFood and Beverage
Responsibilities
Instill a relationship-based, performance-driven leadership mindset across the Supply Chain organization, emphasizing critical thinking, accountability, and strong business acumen
Foster a center-of-excellence culture within supply chain operations by leading, coaching, and developing high-performing, action-oriented teams focused on continuous improvement
Inspire, develop, and empower Supply Chain, procurement, logistics and scheduling teams to achieve operational excellence and business success, supporting the company’s long-term growth objectives (2X top line by 2030)
Develop and execute a comprehensive supply chain strategy aligned with company goals, customer requirements, and regulatory standards, encompassing sourcing, procurement, manufacturing, logistics, inventory management, and demand planning
Leverage data analytics, forecasting tools, and market intelligence to optimize supply chain performance, manage risk, improve service levels, control costs, and enhance scalability
Build strong partnerships with suppliers, co-manufacturers, logistics providers, and key internal stakeholders through regular business reviews, performance metrics, and continuous improvement initiatives
Establish and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) across the supply chain to drive reliability, efficiency, cost optimization, and customer satisfaction
Collaborate cross-functionally with Sales, Finance, Quality, Operations, and R&D to ensure alignment between demand planning, production capacity, inventory strategies, and customer fulfillment requirements
Provide accurate supply chain forecasts, capacity plans, and risk assessments to senior leadership to support strategic decision-making and growth planning
Lead contract negotiations and supplier management processes, ensuring continuity of supply, quality compliance, and competitive cost structures
Partner with Sales to ensure supply chain readiness for new product development, commercialization, and scale-up, enabling innovative solutions that meet customer and market needs
Develop and implement processes, technologies, and systems (ERP, planning tools, automation, reporting) to enhance supply chain visibility, efficiency, and professionalism
Evolve the Supply Chain, Procurement, Logistics and scheduling organizational structures to support future growth strategies, including talent development and succession planning
Design and implement leadership development and training programs for the Supply Chain organization in collaboration with corporate training resources
Advance integrated supply chain and sales strategies within the Cold Quest business unit, to support speed-to-market and operational agility
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, Business Administration, Engineering, or a related field
Minimum of 15+ years of progressive experience in supply chain, operations, or logistics, with at least 5 years in a senior leadership role managing complex, multi-functional teams
Proven ability to build and lead high-performing supply chain organizations
Strong strategic planning, financial acumen, analytical, and critical thinking skills to optimize cost, service, quality, and scalability
Demonstrated success in developing, executing and optimizing supply chain strategies, budgets, and capital plans in a competitive, regulated environment
Strong negotiation, supplier management, and relationship-building skills with the ability to influence internal and external stakeholders
Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills
Highly results-driven, resilient, and adaptable, with a passion for operational excellence in the food industry
Ability to navigate complexity and change in a fast-paced growth environment
Preferred
A master's degree (MBA or MS in Supply Chain/Operations) is preferred
Professional certifications such as APICS/ASCM (CSCP, CPIM), Six Sigma, or PMP are a plus
Experience in food manufacturing, distribution, cold chain, and regulatory compliance is strongly preferred
Experience working with large-scale retailers, distributors, and co-manufacturers in the food sector
Proven track record supporting new product introductions, commercialization, and go-to-market readiness from a supply chain perspective
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
401k
Paid Paternity Leave
Wellbeing programs
Immediate Holiday Pay
Paid Time Off
Profit Sharing
Company
Request Foods
With several hundred million dollars in annual sales and more than 900 employees, Request Foods is one of the largest, family-owned and operated, co-manufacturing food companies in the nation.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Menaka Abel - Hunter , CPA
Chief Financial Officer
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