Supply Chain Manager
Walsh Employment
Highland Park, IL · $120k–$190k a year · Posted October 16, 2026
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This listing pays about $155,000 a year. Across 158 open supply chain manager listings that state pay, the middle half runs $113,000 to $144,000 and the median is $130,000. That is 19% above the median, above the middle half of those listings.
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About the job
Senior Supply Chain Manager
Location: Highland Park, IL – on-site five days per week Salary: US$150-190K plus bonus and excellent benefits package
About the Opportunity
Our client is a dynamic, family-owned wine and spirits business with a fast-growing portfolio of premium brands and an established international presence.
This is a senior operational role with responsibility for optimising the end-to-end supply chain , spanning procurement, production, inventory, forecasting, logistics and distribution. Reporting directly to the Vice President of Operations , you will lead key supply chain initiatives, manage direct reports and work closely with Finance, Sales and Operations to improve efficiency, reduce costs and support continued business growth.
Role & Responsibilities
As Senior Supply Chain Manager, you will take ownership of key aspects of the company's supply chain, helping build scalable processes and ensuring operational continuity as the brand portfolio continues to grow. Your responsibilities will include:
• Designing and implementing end-to-end supply chain strategies across procurement, production, inventory and distribution • Identifying opportunities to improve efficiency, service levels and cost performance across existing and new brands • Managing and developing direct reports , supporting performance and building a strong supply chain function • Leading cross-functional projects and programmes , establishing clear plans, milestones, risks and deliverables • Using data analytics to identify opportunities and drive measurable operational improvements • Improving demand forecasting, stock management and replenishment strategies to maintain appropriate inventory levels • Managing supplier and vendor relationships, including ongoing price negotiations and service benchmarking • Working closely with Finance, Sales and Operations to improve processes and resolve operational challenges • Identifying and mitigating supply chain and logistics risks to maintain continuity of supply • Developing and improving KPI reporting , providing clear visibility of performance, milestones and risks • Overseeing the R&D and procurement of raw materials • Ensuring supply chain processes meet relevant legal and contractual requirements • Supporting the Vice President of Operations with vendor contracts • Supporting and driving NetSuite process implementation and optimisation across the operation • Identifying gaps across people, processes and systems and implementing practical solutions