Director of Supply Chain
Zulay Kitchen, Clearwater, FL, United States
Job Purpose
To build andmaintaina world-class global supply chain that supports profitable growth, safeguards margins, and ensures production and delivery reliability for every sales channel.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities The Director of Supply Chain ensures Zulay Kitchen’s products flow smoothly from factory to customer — on time, at the right cost, and to the highest standard. This role oversees procurement, freight, and fulfillment, uniting all moving parts of the global supply chain under one coordinated system.
Duties will include
Global Vendor Management
Lead supply lines strategy across China, India, and other manufacturing regions.
Negotiate pricing, payment terms, and production schedules that maximize profitability and reliability.
Oversee factory audits, quality standards, and compliance documentation.
Develop new and existing vendor relationships
Procurement & Production Planning
Convert category forecasts and sales plans into production schedules and purchase orders.
Ensure all PO timelines are met and proactively prevent delays or shortages.
Validate landed costs with Finance, ensuring tariff, freight, and inspection fees are correctly calculated.
Coordinate closely with Quality Control to align pre-shipment inspections and approvals.
Freight & Logistics Management
Direct global freight operations (ocean, air, courier) and ensure on-time, cost-efficient shipping.
Manage relationships with freight forwarders, brokers, and 3PL warehouses.
Oversee shipment routing for Amazon FBA, U.S. warehouses, and international fulfillment.
Continuouslyoptimizecontainerutilization, delivery timing, and routing efficiency.
Inventory & Supply Forecasting
Maintain real-time visibility of inventory levels across all facilities and regions.
Align supply plans with Category Managers to match demand and avoid stockouts or overstock.
Track lead times, delivery accuracy, and supply flow toanticipateand correct production orlogisticsissues.
Data, Systems & Reporting
Establish standardized dashboards and reports to track supply chain performance and costs.
Ensure all supplier, freight, and inspection data is complete,accurate, andtimely.
Collaborate with the SVP of Operations and Finance to align supply data with company-wide profitability tracking.
Leadership & Team Development
Lead the Supply Chain Division, which includes Procurement, Freight, and Shipment Logistics departments.
Train and develop staff to think strategically, take ownership, and work cross-divisionally.
Build a culture of accountability, transparency, and initiative — where every team member understands their contribution to company profit.
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Essential Duties and Responsibilities The Director of Supply Chain ensures Zulay Kitchen’s products flow smoothly from factory to customer — on time, at the right cost, and to the highest standard. This role oversees procurement, freight, and fulfillment, uniting all moving parts of the global supply chain under one coordinated system.
Duties will include
Global Vendor Management
Lead supply lines strategy across China, India, and other manufacturing regions.
Negotiate pricing, payment terms, and production schedules that maximize profitability and reliability.
Oversee factory audits, quality standards, and compliance documentation.
Develop new and existing vendor relationships
Procurement & Production Planning
Convert category forecasts and sales plans into production schedules and purchase orders.
Ensure all PO timelines are met and proactively prevent delays or shortages.
Validate landed costs with Finance, ensuring tariff, freight, and inspection fees are correctly calculated.
Coordinate closely with Quality Control to align pre-shipment inspections and approvals.
Freight & Logistics Management
Direct global freight operations (ocean, air, courier) and ensure on-time, cost-efficient shipping.
Manage relationships with freight forwarders, brokers, and 3PL warehouses.
Oversee shipment routing for Amazon FBA, U.S. warehouses, and international fulfillment.
Continuouslyoptimizecontainerutilization, delivery timing, and routing efficiency.
Inventory & Supply Forecasting
Maintain real-time visibility of inventory levels across all facilities and regions.
Align supply plans with Category Managers to match demand and avoid stockouts or overstock.
Track lead times, delivery accuracy, and supply flow toanticipateand correct production orlogisticsissues.
Data, Systems & Reporting
Establish standardized dashboards and reports to track supply chain performance and costs.
Ensure all supplier, freight, and inspection data is complete,accurate, andtimely.
Collaborate with the SVP of Operations and Finance to align supply data with company-wide profitability tracking.
Leadership & Team Development
Lead the Supply Chain Division, which includes Procurement, Freight, and Shipment Logistics departments.
Train and develop staff to think strategically, take ownership, and work cross-divisionally.
Build a culture of accountability, transparency, and initiative — where every team member understands their contribution to company profit.
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