Director, Supply Chain

Level: Management | Job Location: Knoxville Plant – Knoxville, TN 37919 | Position Type: Full Time | Job Category: Manufacturing The Reily Foods Company has a passion for flavor and has been providing iconic foods and beverages that create meals and memories for over 120 years! Our products consist of New England Coffee, French Market Coffee, Luzianne Iced Tea, Blue Plate Mayonnaise, Swans Down Cake Flour, Tiger Sauce, and Carroll Shelby Chili (to name a few) and can be found in foodservice and retail locations around the country. The Director of Supply Chain is responsible for managing supply chain strategy and execution for multi-site food and beverage manufacturing operations. Vendor sourcing, negotiations, production planning, inventory management, and logistics (origin to destination) are prioritized. Commodities purchasing experience is a plus. The position requires strong analytical and forecasting capability and hands‑on leadership skills across procurement, planning, manufacturing coordination, and distribution at site level. Responsibilities Supply Chain Strategy Develop and execute supply chain strategies aligned with business objectives, customer requirements, and margin targets. Drive accountability and continuous improvement in the supply chain, planning, and procurement teams that focus “on time, in full”. Partner cross-functionally with Operations, Quality, R&D, Sales, Finance, and Food Safety to ensure alignment from demand through fulfillment. Purchasing Lead supplier selection, negotiations, and ongoing relationship management. Develop and execute procurement strategies that optimize total cost, quality, delivery, and reliability while supporting operational urgency and business growth. Establish, track, and manage purchasing performance KPIs, including supplier on-time delivery and purchase price variance. Proactively identify supply risks, constraints, and market changes; develop mitigation and recovery plans to prevent disruptions to operations. Partner with plant-level purchasing teams on day-to-day execution. Production & Inventory Planning Improve production planning processes supporting batch manufacturing, frequent changeovers, and customized production runs. Optimize raw material/ingredients and finished goods inventory while minimizing waste, shrink, and obsolescence. Establish planning tools and KPIs to improve throughput, yield, and schedule adherence. Demand Planning / S&OP Own demand forecasting and Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) processes for both branded and customer-specific products. Translate forecast demand into executable production, procurement, and inventory plans. Balance service levels, capacity constraints, and inventory risk across multiple SKUs and formulations. Analytics, Reporting & Systems Utilize advanced Excel and analytical tools to model demand, capacity, inventory, and cost scenarios. Develop dashboards and reporting to track KPIs such as service level, inventory turns, forecast accuracy, and cost per unit. Support ERP and planning system enhancements and data integrity initiatives. Continuous Improvement & Compliance Drive continuous improvement initiatives across the supply chain using Lean, Six Sigma, or similar methodologies. Ensure compliance with food safety, regulatory, and customer audit requirements. Identify and implement best practices to support scalability and operational excellence. Benefits We offer a comprehensive and thoughtfully designed benefits package that supports the well-being, financial security, and work-life balance of our employees: 10 Paid Company Holidays Generous Paid Vacation & Sick Time Comprehensive, Affordable Medical, Dental & Vision Coverage for you and your family Health Savings Account (HSA) with company contributions Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) & Dependent Care FSA (DCFSA) 401(k) Retirement Plan with company match and discretionary profit sharing Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and financial wellness resources Company‑Paid Disability Company‑Paid Life Insurance equal to 3× annual compensation And more benefits designed to support your health, wealth, and well‑being Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations, Business, Engineering, or related field (MBA preferred) 10+ years of progressive supply chain experience, with leadership responsibility Direct experience in multi-unit manufacturing preferably with expiring food ingredients/products Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, advanced formulas, scenario modeling, data analysis) Experience with ERP systems (e.g., Dynamics, SAP, Oracle, JD Edwards, or similar) Demonstrated ability to enhance collaboration and execution across cross‑functional teams Data‑driven strategic decision maker with exceptional analytical skills Proven negotiation and supplier management capabilities Effective communicator across operations, commercial, and executive teams #J-18808-Ljbffr