Director Of Supply Chain

Director Of Supply Chain

From 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.

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

Skills & Experience That Are Necessary As Our Director Of Supply Chain Will 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

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