Director of Supply Chain

Overview

Role Overview
: A fast-growing celebrity skincare line is seeking a highly driven Director of Supply Chain to lead end-to-end supply chain operations. This temp-to-hire role will oversee all Supply Chain activities including Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP), purchasing, production planning, inventory control, warehousing, fulfillment, and logistics. As the senior supply chain leader, you will own strategy and execution to optimize cost, service levels, and operational performance while building scalable processes to support rapid growth, product line expansion, and superior customer experience in a DTC (direct-to-consumer) environment.

• Lead all end-to-end supply chain operations across S&OP, purchasing, production planning, inventory control, warehousing, fulfillment, and logistics.
• Develop strong collaborative relationships with key stakeholders in Sales, Planning, Finance, Marketing, and Operations to align supply with demand and growth plans.
• Design, develop, and deliver robust, scalable reporting and KPIs to drive data-informed decision making and continuous improvement.
• Own and optimize production planning and inventory control to maximize product availability, minimize stockouts, and protect working capital.
• Develop a deep understanding of revenue forecasting and reporting systems to drive efficiencies, improve forecast accuracy, and streamline processes.
• Oversee purchase order processing, inbound logistics, inventory management, customer order processing, fulfillment, and last-mile delivery.
• Lead weekly communication and planning with manufacturers, 3PLs, fulfillment centers, and carriers to optimize cost, on-time delivery, and service quality.
• Build, document, and improve processes and systems to support rapid growth, new product launches, and expanding distribution channels.
• Identify and execute cost-saving opportunities while maintaining or enhancing service levels and brand standards.
• Collaborate on high-level operational strategies and initiatives, providing supply chain insight into business planning and brand growth.
• Own vendor relationships and performance management, including SLAs, scorecards, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Serve as the operations leader for interdepartmental communication, ensuring alignment across teams and clear visibility into supply chain performance.
• Build and mentor a high-performing supply chain team as the business scales (if/as direct reports are added).

• 5+ years of DTC supply chain operations experience, ideally in beauty, skincare, CPG, or a similar consumer products category.
• Proven experience owning vendor relationships and managing vendor performance (manufacturers, 3PLs, carriers, packaging partners, etc.).
• Demonstrated success in high-growth, performance-focused environments where processes and systems are evolving rapidly.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to present clearly to both executive and cross-functional audiences.
• Superior analytical and problem-solving skills with a strong aptitude for data-driven decision making.
• Advanced Excel skills and strong proficiency in Microsoft Office (PowerPoint, Word, Outlook); experience with supply chain/ERP tools is a plus.
• Proven ability to work in a highly demanding, results-oriented team environment and to thrive under pressure and tight timelines.
• Demonstrated ability to operate with a high level of autonomy, taking initiative with minimal supervision.
• Track record of building or improving processes, tools, and workflows to increase efficiency, accuracy, and scalability.
• Strong leadership presence, drive, and ambition with the ability to influence cross-functional partners and lead teams.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred.

• Improved forecast accuracy and demand-supply alignment.
• On-time, in-full (OTIF) performance for DTC orders and any retail/wholesale partners.
• Reduction in stockouts, backorders, and excess/obsolete inventory.
• Supply chain cost optimization (freight, warehousing, production, packaging) while maintaining service levels.
• Scalable, documented processes supporting new product launches and growth.

Hybrid schedule:
Onsite in the LA / Beverly Hills, CA area.