Senior Manager, Strategic Supply Chain

*Hybrid Role* - 3 days a week in NYC (Manhattan)Senior Manager, Strategic Supply Chain: CPG eCommerce IndustryI'm working with one of my favorite clients, a dynamic eCommerce brand, to hire a commercially-minded Senior Manager, Strategic Supply Chain to be a thought partner to senior leadership and help shape how the business makes decisions. This is a high-visibility seat for someone who thrives at the intersection of Supply Chain, Analytics, and AI-enabled operations - the kind of person who can take a complex business question, structure it, build the analysis, pressure-test it, and walk it into the C-suite with a clear recommendation.The Senior Manager, Strategic Supply Chain leads end‑to‑end supply chain strategy, driving network optimization, cost efficiency, supplier performance, and operational scalability. This role owns long-range planning, cross-functional alignment, and continuous improvement initiatives that strengthen resilience, reduce risk, and support enterprise growth.Key ResponsibilitiesSupply Chain Strategy & Planning Develop multiyear supply chain strategies aligned to corporate objectivesBuild and maintain capacity models, demand scenarios, and risk mitigation plansLead strategic roadmap initiatives across fulfillment, logistics, inventory, and supplier ecosystems.Network OptimizationEvaluate and optimize distribution of footprint, transportation flows, and inventory positioning.Drive cost‑to‑serve analysis, throughput modeling, and operational efficiency improvements.Partner with Finance to quantify ROI, cost savings, and capital investment requirements.Supplier & Partner ManagementEstablish performance frameworks, KPIs, and quarterly business reviews with key vendors.Identify and onboard new suppliers to support diversification and scalability.Cross Functional LeadershipCollaborate with Operations, Merchandising, Planning, Engineering, and Customer Experience to align priorities and execution.Serve as the strategic liaison for executive leadership, providing insights, risks, and recommendations.Lead cross functional initiatives such as new product introduction, network transitions, and system integrations.Operational Excellence & Continuous ImprovementImplement Lean, Six Sigma, and data driven methodologies to reduce waste and improve reliability/Develop dashboards and reporting mechanisms for visibility into performance, risk, and cost driveChampion automation, digitization, and advanced analytics across the supply chain.Risk Management & Compliance Build resilience strategies for geopolitical, transportation, supplier, and regulatory risEnsure compliance with trade regulations, sustainability standards, and internal governanceQualificationsBachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Operations Management, Engineering, or related fieldMinimum 7+ years of supply chain experience, including leadership or strategic responsibilityProven track record in strategic planning, network optimization, and supplier managementStrong analytical capability with proficiency in modeling, forecasting, and scenario planningExperience leading cross‑functional initiatives and influencing senior stakeholderFamiliarity with ERP, WMS, TMS, and advanced analyticsLean/Six Sigma certification preferred; MBA or advanced degree is a plusCompensation$150k - $155k base salary + cash bonus and flexible for strong candidates