Sr Director, Supply Chain

Join the California Dairies, Inc. (CDI) team, a farmer-owned cooperative dedicated to sustainably producing the highest quality dairy products while fostering a culture of innovation and collaboration. CDI products are delivered locally and around the world. Our corporate function serves as the central hub for the CDI enterprise, driving strategic decision-making, innovation, overall business support, and growth across our diverse portfolio of dairy products and brands. We encourage you to be part of our team that's shaping the future of dairy, right from the heart of California! Our commitment to CDI employees: We believe in valuing our team with a total rewards package that goes beyond the basics. You'll find we offer competitive pay and incentive programs designed to recognize and reward your contributions. Competitive medical, dental, and vision benefits, generous paid time off, sick days & holidays, retirement plans designed to secure your future. We don't stop there. We've also cultivated a variety of valuable programs focused on your personal well-being and professional growth, ensuring you have the support you need to both inside and outside of work. Job Summary: The Senior Director of Supply Chain is responsible for leading and optimizing the company’s end-to-end supply chain strategy, from demand planning, manufacturing, inventory, warehousing, and distribution. This role will deliver a cost-effective supply chain that supports growth while maintaining exceptional customer service, product quality, food safety, and regulatory compliance. The Senior Director will partner closely with Operations, Manufacturing, Procurement, Sales, Finance, and Quality to implement business objectives into an integrated supply chain strategy. Essential Functions Develop and implement a comprehensive end-to-end supply chain strategy aligned with company growth, financial, and customer objectives. Lead the demand and supply planning processes, including S&OP, while overseeing supply planning, demand planning, inventory management, warehousing, logistics, and distribution for fluid products, milk powders, and butter. Establish processes, systems, and organizational capabilities to support continued business growth. Develop supply chain risk-management and business-continuity strategies to improve resilience and mitigate disruptions. Provide strategic leadership and direction to the customer service team ensuring exceptional service and operational efficiency. Partner closely with Sales teams to improve demand visibility, forecast accuracy, and promotional planning. Establish appropriate inventory policies. Improve order fulfillment, on time deliver, and customer service. Leverage data, analytics and performance metrics to improve supply chain cost and enhance operational performance. Partner with Quality teams to ensure supply chain activities meet applicable food safety, quality, regulatory and customer requirements. Ensure the supply chain has shelf-life management, traceability, and product integrity. Performs other related duties as assigned. Supervisory Responsibilities: Lead: Clearly communicate the company's vision & goals and how the team's work contributes to them. Set a positive example through their own work ethic, attitude, and commitment to quality. Develop and empower team members by delegating tasks effectively and providing opportunities for growth and development. Guide: Provide clear instructions and expectations, along with the “why”, for tasks and projects. Offer regular feedback and coaching to help team members improve their skills and performance. Foster a sense of teamwork and shared purpose, emphasizing that the team is stronger together. Support: Recognize and celebrate team accomplishments and individual contributions. Advocate for the team's needs and concerns, up, down, and across the organization. Encourage and support the team to challenge the status quo, to identify and suggest process improvements, and to e…

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