Strategic Supply Chain Manager
US$120,000 – US$140,000 / yr base salary
Posted 2 Sep 2026
Advertised as “Strategic Supply Chain, Senior Manager”
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- Expected experience
- 7+ yrs
- Management level
- People management
- Contract
- Full-time
- Visa sponsorship
- Not offered
| Base salary | US$120,000 – US$140,000 / yr |
|---|
Field of studyBusiness, Engineering, Operations Management, Supply Chain (or related)
Study levelBachelor's
CertificationsLean Six Sigma
Study levelMaster's
Blue Nile is part of Signet Jewelers, a purpose-driven company who believes love inspires love and whose mission it is to enable all people to Celebrate Life and Express Love. Signet Jewelers is also a "Great Place to Work-Certified™" company. Innovation and brilliance - two things that set us apart.
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.