Director of Supply Chain Job at GDR Defense, Virginia

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  • GDR Defense
  • Virginia

Job Description

Job Title: Senior Director, Supply Chain

Location: Sterling, VA (On site)
Employment Type: Full Time, Exempt
Industry: Manufacturing / Food Processing
Salary: $120000
Vendor Fe,e: 3%

Position Summary

We are seeking an experienced Senior Director of Supply Chain to lead and optimize end to end supply chain operations within a meat manufacturing environment . This role will provide strategic leadership and operational oversight of procurement, production planning, inventory management, logistics, and distribution to drive efficiency, cost reduction, compliance, and continuous improvement.

IMPORTANT: Food manufacturing experience is a MUST, and candidates with meat manufacturing background will only be considered. Only 100% authentic profiles with verifiable meat processing experience should be submitted.

Key Responsibilities
  • Develop and deploy long term supply chain strategies aligned with business goals.

  • Lead and optimize core supply chain functions including transportation, warehousing, and inventory control.

  • Collaborate with manufacturing, operations, and sales to align production schedules with demand forecasts.

  • Coordinate cross functional communication across departments to ensure execution excellence.

  • Oversee sourcing strategies for raw materials, packaging, and indirect goods, ensuring quality, cost, and delivery performance.

  • Monitor logistics and supply chain performance metrics; diagnose issues and implement corrective actions.

  • Ensure strict compliance with applicable industry regulations and food safety standards.

  • Build and maintain robust supplier relationships to support operational objectives.

  • Drive continuous improvement initiatives focusing on cost efficiency, material planning, and supply chain integration.

  • Provide leadership, mentorship, and strategic direction to supply chain teams.

  • Partner with finance, quality assurance, and operations teams to optimize performance and cost outcomes.

Minimum Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration, or related field.

  • Minimum 7 years' experience in supply chain/logistics management , with at least 3 years in a leadership role .

  • Food manufacturing experience is required - with SPECIFIC EXPERIENCE in MEAT MANUFACTURING.

  • Demonstrated experience with supply chain planning, procurement, and logistics in a processing/manufacturing environment.

  • Strong knowledge of supply chain principles, ERP systems, regulatory compliance, and quality standards relevant to food processing.

  • Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.

  • Strong analytical, problem solving, and decision making capabilities.

  • Proven ability to implement strategy and achieve operational improvements.

Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience with meat processing supply chain systems, forecasting, and raw material procurement.

  • ERP experience (e.g., SAP, Oracle, JD Edwards).

  • History of managing supply chain in high volume food production environments.

Candidate Requirements
  • Only candidates with verifiable meat manufacturing experience will be considered.

  • Authentic profiles with detailed background and meat processing work history required.

Job Tags

Full time,

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