Director Of Supply Chain

Director Of Supply Chain|POM WonderfulApply Now# Director Of Supply ChainPOM Wonderful | Del Rey, CA | Logistics/supply chain | Director | Full-time | Job ID: REF7393VApply NowShare## Company DescriptionFrom tree to table, POM Wonderful delivers a whole lot of healthy. Known for our iconic double-bubble bottle, we grow, harvest, package, and market fresh pomegranates, pomegranate arils, and a selection of delicious pomegranate-blended juices and teas. With over 9,000 acres in California’s Central Valley, POM Wonderful is committed to unleashing the antioxidant power of our handpicked pomegranates.Under the direction of the VP of Fresh Operations, the Director of Supply Chain provides end-to-end leadership and ownership of the supply chain to support harvest, production, storage, and distribution objectives. This role is responsible for overseeing a complex multi-product portfolio including fresh fruit, arils, juice, and concentrate operations across domestic and international markets.The Director of Supply Chain Operations leads sourcing strategy, purchasing, production planning, storage management, logistics execution, and inventory control to ensure efficient, cost-effective, and high-quality product flow. This role integrates crop forecasting, production capacity, packaging requirements, warehouse strategy, and outbound distribution while ensuring compliance with food safety, quality assurance, and regulatory standards.This individual will work cross-functionally with operations, production, growers, logistics providers, procurement teams, and external partners to drive operational excellence, continuous improvement, and supply chain optimization.***Compensation-** $165,000 - $185,000 Salary* - which may include a discretionary bonus. Final compensation will be dependent upon skills & experience.## Job Description**What our Director Of Supply Chain will do:*** Own end-to-end supply chain planning from crop harvest through outbound distribution* Translate crop maturity data and forecasts into actionable supply, production, and distribution plans.* Drive a consistent delivery planning process that results in consistent and predictable execution around all aspects of PO management.* Align supply plans with operational capacity, storage availability, and customer demand* Develop predictive planning models and maintain in-season operational forecasting tools* Lead sourcing and procurement strategy across domestic and international suppliers* Oversee purchasing team activities and daily procurement operations* Establish long-term supplier contracts and strategic sourcing initiatives* Partner with QA to ensure supplier compliance and product quality standards* Integrate packaging supply chain planning into procurement and production strategies* Serve as an active member of the TWC Global Purchasing Board* Drive international sourcing strategies aligned with production and customer demand requirements* Oversee inbound and outbound logistics operations, including receiving, storage, and shipping activities* Manage inventory accuracy, FIFO compliance, traceability, and inventory optimization* Lead storage strategy across internal facilities and third-party logistics (3PL) partners* Optimize storage utilization, product quality, and shelf-life management* Align storage and logistics plans with harvest timing and production schedules* Manage relationships, contracts, and service levels with logistics providers and 3PL partners* Drive vendor performance management and continuous improvement initiatives* Oversee supplier qualification processes and quality standards throughout the supply chain* Oversee the complete transportation lifecycle for both inbounds and outbounds* Ensure compliance with domestic and international food safety, regulatory, and export requirements* Track and analyze KPIs, including service levels, inventory performance, productivity, and supply chain costs* Implement analytics, reporting tools, and productivity systems to improve operational decision-making* Lead, mentor, and develop supply chain and procurement teams* Drive operational excellence and continuous improvement initiatives across supply chain functions* Travel to fields, production facilities, and third-party logistics sites as required## Qualifications**Skills & experience that are necessary as our** **Director Of Supply Chainwill include, but not be limited to:*** Strong understanding of end-to-end supply chain operations within agricultural, food manufacturing, or processing environments* Strong financial skills and knowledge, including the ability to use factual data to make decisions and ensure profitability* Strong ability to communicate complex and/or controversial topics and concepts to a wide and diverse audience* Strong ability to develop high-profile, influential, and collaborative relationships across teams, functions, and layers.* Advanced knowledge of supply planning, sourcing, logistics, warehousing, and inventory management processes* Experience translating crop maturity and harvest forecasts into operational production and distribution plans* Strong understanding of inventory management, FIFO practices, traceability, and storage optimization* Hands-on experience managing third-party logistics providers and outside warehouse operations* Experience with bin management programs and seasonal production environments* Advanced analytical, reporting, and data visualization skills to support operational decision-making* Experience implementing and managing productivity tracking and operational performance metrics* Strong leadership, coaching, communication, and vendor negotiation skills* Ability to communicate complex operational concepts to diverse audiences and cross-functional teams* Strong organizational, problem-solving, and continuous improvement capabilities* Ability to build collaborative relationships across departments, suppliers, and logistics partners* Ability to work independently and effectively manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment* Familiarity with ERP, WMS, TMS, and BI systems used in manufacturing and agricultural operations* Ability to read, write, and speak English effectively and collaborate with multilingual teams* Willingness and ability to travel to field locations, production facilities, and third-party warehouse sites as needed**EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:**Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Operations, Logistics, Agriculture, or related field required; Master’s degree preferred. 8–10+ years of progressive supply chain leadership experience, preferably within agriculture, food, or manufacturing environments. Experience with field-based remote sensing technologies or similar agricultural planning models preferred. Experience supporting seasonal and high-volume production operations preferred## Additional Information**POM's Dedication to You:*** **Thriving Wellness Community:** Access to top-notch medical coverage comprehensive vision and dental plans, and a 401k with match eligibility to secure your financial future and including: + 24/7 online physician consultations + virtual mental health resources + life coaching + engaging employee community groups + cash rewards for healthy habits and fitness reimbursements + library of on-demand fitness videos* **Career Advancement Opportunities:** Unlock your potential with clear paths for career progression and internal mobility across our diverse family of brands and business units.* **Focused Learning and Development:** Grow as a leader with our dedicated Learning and Organizational Development department, offering extensive resources like People Manager and leadership training, webinars, and eLearning courses.* **Empowering Mentorship Program:** Connect with colleagues through our company-wide mentorship program to share goals, overcome challenges, and drive your career forward.* **Continuous Improvement Training:** Participate in training that empowers all employees to learn and implement concepts that drive significant, positive change in the workplace.* **Building a Healthy Society:**To date, our co-Founders Lynda and Stewart Resnick, through their foundations and The Wonderful Company, have invested more than $2.5 billion in education, health and wellness, community development, and sustainability initiatives across California’s Central Valley, Fiji, and the world. In 2025, Wonderful ranked as #1 in PEOPLE’s “100 Companies That Care” list and was named one of Fortune magazine’s 100 Best Companies to Work For. To learn more about our corporate social responsibility efforts, visit csr.wonderful.com.* **Giving Back to the Community:** Make a difference with Wonderful Giving, allowing you to allocate company-provided funds to up to three charities of your choice, and join Wonderful Neighbor to contribute to group service projects within our local communities.POM Wonderful is the largest grower and producer of fresh pomegranates and pomegranate juice in the United States as well as the worldwide leader in fresh California pomegranates and pomegranate-based products, including our 100% pomegranate juices, healthy juice blends and teas. With nearly two million pomegranate trees in Central California, we grow, handpick and juice our own pomegranates to ensure the highest quality. Sold throughout the world and in the vast majority of North American retailers, our selection of products includes pomegranate-based juices and teas, fresh fruit when in season, and fresh arils.POM Wonderful is part of The Wonderful Company, a successful, fast-growing privately held $6 billion company with 10,000 employees worldwide. The Wonderful Company’s connection to consumers has health at its heart and giving back in its DNA. The company has a long-standing commitment to corporate social responsibility, including more than $1 billion invested in environmental sustainability; $65 million in charitable giving, education initiatives, and innovative health and wellness programs each year; and $143 million toward the construction of two charter school campuses in California’s Central Valley. To view the current Corporate Social Responsibility report, visit csr.wonderful.com.We’ve made Wonderful Pistachios America’s fastest-growing snack brand. We’ve turned pomegranates and POM Wonderful into a worldwide phenomenon. Wonderful Halos is the No. 1 mandarin orange in America. FIJI Water is the No. 1 premium imported bottled water in America. JUSTIN Wine produces California’s top-selling, high-end Cabernet Sauvignon. And Teleflora is the world’s leading floral delivery service. To learn more about The Wonderful Company, its products and its core values, visit or follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.The Wonderful Company is an Equality Opportunity Employer that provides opportunities for advancement. We are committed to creating a diverse workforce that embodies a deep culture of acceptance, equity, and inclusion. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories. #J-18808-Ljbffr The Wonderful Company LLC