Industry: Global Advanced Manufacturing, AI-Enabled Supply Chain & Industrial Technology
Location: United States (Executive On-Site / Hybrid)
Reporting To: Chief Executive Officer
Level: C-Suite Executive
About the Role
We are seeking a Chief Supply Chain Officer (CSCO) to lead and transform the end-to-end global supply chain for a large, complex, multinational enterprise. This role is accountable for ensuring resilience, agility, cost competitiveness, and sustainability across sourcing, manufacturing, logistics, inventory, and distribution networks supporting multi-billion-dollar operations.
The CSCO will operate as a core member of the executive leadership team, partnering with the CEO, Board, and fellow C-suite leaders to align supply chain strategy with enterprise growth, risk management, and long-term value creation. This role goes beyond operational excellence; it is about architecting a future-ready supply chain that leverages advanced analytics, AI, automation, and digital platforms to deliver competitive advantage at a global scale.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Define and execute the enterprise supply chain strategy, aligning global operations with corporate growth, profitability, and resilience objectives
- Lead end-to-end accountability across procurement, manufacturing, planning, logistics, distribution, and inventory management
- Oversee global supplier ecosystems, including strategic sourcing, contract negotiation, risk mitigation, and supplier performance management
- Drive digital transformation initiatives, leveraging AI, advanced planning systems, automation, and predictive analytics
- Establish governance models, KPIs, and operating rhythms to ensure performance, compliance, and transparency
- Build scalable operating models that balance cost efficiency, service levels, and risk management
- Lead crisis response and continuity planning for supply disruptions, geopolitical risk, and demand volatility
- Develop and mentor senior supply chain leaders, ensuring strong succession planning and organizational capability
Job Qualifications and Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Operations, or related field (MBA or advanced degree strongly preferred)
- 20+ years of progressive leadership experience in global supply chain, operations, or industrial manufacturing environments
- Prior experience at the C-suite or EVP level within large, complex multinational organizations
- Deep expertise in global sourcing, manufacturing networks, logistics, and integrated planning
- Demonstrated success leading large-scale transformation initiatives across digital and physical supply chains
- Strong understanding of regulatory, ESG, and sustainability requirements impacting global supply chains
- Proven experience engaging with Boards, investors, and executive stakeholders
Personal Capabilities and Qualifications
- Enterprise-level strategic thinker with strong commercial and operational acumen
- Decisive, resilient leader with the ability to operate under pressure and uncertainty
- Highly credible executive presence with the ability to influence at Board and CEO levels
- Data-driven decision maker with a long-term, systems-thinking mindset
- Strong people leader committed to building diverse, high-performing global teams
- Ethical leader with a strong focus on safety, compliance, and sustainability
Strategic Support
In this role, you will provide strategic support by:
- Advising the CEO and Board on supply chain risk, investment priorities, and long-term capacity planning
- Supporting M&A, divestitures, and strategic partnerships through supply chain integration and due diligence
- Enabling growth initiatives, new product introductions, and geographic expansion
- Positioning supply chain capabilities as a strategic differentiator and driver of enterprise value
Working Conditions
- Executive-level hybrid work environment with regular presence at global operations
- Extensive collaboration with executive leadership, Board members, and global teams
- International travel required to manufacturing sites, suppliers, and regional headquarters
- High-accountability role operating in a dynamic, global business environment
Job Function
- Executive Leadership & Operations
- Global Supply Chain & Manufacturing
- Strategic Planning & Risk Management
Compensation & Benefits
Total Compensation Range: $350,000 – $435,000 USD annually
Compensation package includes:
- Competitive base salary aligned with Fortune-level executive benchmarks
- Annual executive performance bonus
- Long-term incentive compensation and equity participation
- Comprehensive executive health, wellness, and insurance programs
- Retirement and deferred compensation plans
- Executive relocation and travel support
- Leadership development, governance training, and Board exposure
Why Join Us
- Shape the future of a global, mission-critical supply chain at enterprise scale
- Serve as a key architect of resilience, sustainability, and digital transformation
- Partner directly with the CEO and Board on high-impact strategic decisions
- Lead cutting-edge initiatives in AI-enabled planning, automation, and advanced manufacturing
- Build a legacy of operational excellence with long-term enterprise and societal impact
