The Strategic Supply Chain Senior Manager 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 Responsibilities:Supply Chain Strategy & Planning- Develop multiyear supply chain strategies aligned to corporate objectives.
- Build and maintain capacity models, demand scenarios, and risk mitigation plans.
- Lead strategic roadmap initiatives across fulfillment, logistics, inventory, and supplier ecosystems.
Network Optimization- Evaluate 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 Management- Establish performance frameworks, KPIs, and quarterly business reviews with key vendors.
- Identify and onboard new suppliers to support diversification and scalability.
Cross Functional Leadership- Collaborate 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 Improvement- Implement 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 drivers.
- Champion automation, digitization, and advanced analytics across the supply chain.
Risk Management & Compliance- Build resilience strategies for geopolitical, transportation, supplier, and regulatory risks.
- Ensure compliance with trade regulations, sustainability standards, and internal governance.
Requirements- Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Operations Management, Engineering, or related field.
- Minimum 7+ years of supply chain experience, including leadership or strategic responsibility.
- Proven track record in strategic planning, network optimization, and supplier management.
- Strong analytical capability with proficiency in modeling, forecasting, and scenario planning.
- Experience leading cross-functional initiatives and influencing senior stakeholders.
- Familiarity with ERP, WMS, TMS, and advanced analytics tools.
- Lean/Six Sigma certification preferred; MBA or advanced degree is a plus.
BenefitsAt Blue Nile, many of our roles offer a high-quality, comprehensive benefits package including healthcare, paid time off, retirement planning and opportunities for career advancement. Some offerings are dependent upon the role, employment type, work schedule or location:
- Paid Time Off
- Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Insurance
- 401(k) Retirement Plan with Company Match
- Flexible Spending Account Health Savings Account
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Employee Discount
- Parental Leave
- Life Insurance
Annual base pay: $110,000 - $130,000. Final pay rate shall be determined and is based on experience and qualifications.
At this time, Blue Nile will not sponsor a new applicant for employment authorization for this position.
