Director, Strategy & Performance - Supply Chain - NAM Supply Chain

Overview

Contract type: Regular Employee

Country: United States of America

Job Type: Full time

Your Opportunity

WHAT DOES A DIRECTOR, SUPPLY CHAIN STRATEGY & PERFORMANCE – NAM DO?

This is a critical leadership role responsible for defining and delivering the medium- and long-term Supply Chain strategy for North America Markets (NAM). The Director leads key strategic trade-offs across the end-to-end supply network, including make vs. buy decisions, in-house versus third-party production, network design, and technology and capital investments, ensuring alignment with global operations and regional commercial priorities.

Operating at the intersection of strategy and execution, the role translates business objectives into a clear, integrated supply chain agenda that strengthens competitiveness, resilience, and sustainable value creation. The Director partners closely with Global Supply Chain, Commercial, Finance, Procurement, Quality, and Engineering leaders to ensure alignment and disciplined execution.

About You

You are an enterprise-minded supply chain leader who can turn complex business needs into clear, actionable strategies. You balance cost, service, growth, and resilience through strong, data-driven decision-making, and you are equally effective setting direction and driving execution. A trusted collaborator and influencer, you lead with an owner’s mindset, embrace transformation, and foster a culture of continuous improvement aligned with Bacardi’s Fearless, Family, and Founders values.

Responsibilities

WITH OUR CONSUMER AT THE HEART YOUR KEY FOCUS WILL BE

• Lead the definition and execution of Bacardi North America’s medium- and long-term Supply Chain strategy, with accountability for network design, performance excellence, value creation, and strategic transformation across manufacturing, external manufacturing, engineering, and distribution.
• Define and govern end-to-end supply chain trade-offs, including make vs. buy decisions, in-house versus third-party production, capacity and footprint optimization, and technology and capital investment choices, ensuring alignment with Global Supply Chain strategy and North America commercial priorities.
• Translate business objectives into a clear, integrated multi-year supply chain roadmap that strengthens competitiveness, resilience, service performance, and sustainable cost leadership.
• Drive supply chain performance improvement across the NAM network by identifying structural opportunities, leading cross-functional initiatives, and embedding standard KPIs, operating rhythms, and continuous improvement disciplines to deliver sustained gains in cost, service, productivity, and resilience.
• Drive performance excellence through the establishment of regional KPIs, operating standards, and continuous improvement frameworks, delivering measurable gains in cost, productivity, service, and asset utilization.
• Lead the regional Supply Chain PMO and CAPEX governance, ensuring disciplined prioritization, robust business cases, and consistent delivery of strategic initiatives on cost, timing, and benefits.
• Provide strategic leadership and direction to cross-functional and matrixed teams, fostering strong collaboration across Commercial, Finance, Procurement, Quality, Engineering, and Global Supply Chain.
• Lead external manufacturing strategy and partnerships, ensuring strong governance, performance management, risk mitigation, and alignment to quality, service, and cost objectives.
• Champion transformation, innovation, and Manufacturing 4.0 capabilities, embedding a culture of continuous improvement, accountability, and ownership aligned with Bacardi’s Fearless, Family, and Founders values.

Skills and Experience

SKILLS

• Proven leadership at a senior level, leading large cross-functional and matrixed teams.
• Strong background in supply chain strategy, network design, and performance management.
• Deep experience in continuous improvement (Lean), engineering, and capital project delivery.
• Demonstrated ability to lead large-scale transformation and change initiations.
• Strategic and systems thinker with strong execution focus.
• High learning agility and curiosity; embraces innovation and change.
• Strong influencing and stakeholder management skills at a senior level.
• Builds inclusive, high performing teams and a strong sense of belonging.
• Resilient, decisive, and comfortable operating in ambiguity.
• Acts with an owner’s mindset and strong personal accountability.

Minimum Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Business, or related field; MBA or equivalent preferred.

Minimum Experience

12–15+ years of experience in Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Engineering, or Operations roles within a complex, multinational environment.

Leadership Agility

At Bacardi we care deeply about finding brilliant talent who can bring the following personal attributes to help elevate our 3Fs: Fearless, Family, Founder culture to the next level.

• Belonging: You have a strong capacity to create a culture of belonging, where people feel appreciated for who they are, what they do, and who they can become
• Self-Awareness: You have high levels of self-awareness, are reflective and know yourself well, understanding strengths and impact on others
• People Agility: You understand and relate to people and navigate tough situations to harness performance
• Results Agility: You demonstrate consistent delivery of results in first-time situations by inspiring teams
• Mental Agility: You think critically to solve complex problems and connect ideas while staying execution-focused
• Change Agility: You have curiosity, desire to experiment and ability to adapt to change with a growth mindset

Disclaimer: Bacardi seeks talent from all backgrounds to bring diversity of thought and capability. We promote a working environment where all employees are treated and rewarded fairly. We do not tolerate any form of discrimination that Adversely affects individuals or groups.

At Bacardi, we are committed to providing our Primos with a comprehensive Total Rewards package including compensation, benefits, incentives, allowances, well-being, and more. The total rewards program is pay-for-performance and linked to company and individual performance.

Compensation, Paid Time Off & Retirement

• Competitive Pay Package
• Competitive Holiday/Paid Time Off, plus additional days offered
• Retirement/Pension Plan
• Medical, Critical Illness, and Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Programs
• Best-in-class, family-friendly, and inclusive leave policies

Additional Benefits

• Flexible work arrangements (depending on role/office/site location)
• Access to E-learning Platforms and Career Development programs
• Travel Discounts (hotel and car rental)
• And much more!

The benefits /perks may vary depending on the nature of your employment with Bacardi, your work location, and are subject to change.

Some benefits may be subject to an employee contribution. Some benefits may be fully or partially subsidized.

Incentive plans are linked to the nature of your employment and can vary based on region, market, function or brand.

Be a Part of Our Culture

BE Fearless We empower our teams to question, challenge and innovate. This means adopting an agile mindset, being comfortable with trying new things and taking risks, without being reckless.

BEHAVE LIKE Family We treat each other, and our communities, like family. Always. We are all Primos (cousins) at Bacardi and support each other.

The spirit of entrepreneurship is at the heart of everything we do. Everyone at Bacardi sees this business as their own and takes accountability for their work.

Life Inside Bacardi

Be Fearless, act like a Founder. Follow our Primos on their journey to success.

Bacardi is the world's largest privately-held international spirits company with over 200 brands and labels and 8,000+ employees worldwide. We are guided by our 3Fs culture: Fearless, Family, Founders. We value diversity of thought and a global mindset.

Leadership at Bacardi listens to Primos through pulse surveys, town halls, action team forums and development training sessions. We offer social events, brand days, and opportunities to give back to the community.

If this sounds like a culture you wish to join, check out our current opportunities.

How Can I Stay on Top of Bacardi News?

Our Global headquarters is Bermuda-based. Regional headquarters are Amsterdam (Europe, Latin America & Caribbean), Dubai (Asia, Middle East & Africa) and Coral Gables (North America). For Global Marketing, teams are based in London. We have offices, distilleries, production sites and brand homes worldwide.

What Careers Are Possible at Bacardi?

Our portfolio covers more than 200 brands across more than 160 markets. Opportunities exist across functions and levels, from entering the professional world to senior leadership roles.

Internship or Graduate Programs?

From time to time we contract talent for specific functions and markets on a paid internship basis. We do not run a recurring global internship; markets determine local needs and opportunities.

Training and Development

We support Primo development through onboarding, mentorship, coaching, and development programs, including global programs at Harvard Business School and the University of Miami.

FAQs

What language should I submit my application in? English is the official language. Only consider local language if the job posting requests it.

What are the interview stages? Applications are reviewed by Hiring Team. Some roles may require video interviews or online assessments. Leadership roles may include additional assessments.

How long does the process take? Timelines vary by role and volume of applications. We will inform you of next steps as soon as possible.

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