Director of Supply Chain Strategy

The Director of Supply Chain Strategy  will lead the strategic and operational management of the company’s global supply chain for our trading card game and book production business lines. This role is responsible for the end-to-end supply chain — including planning, sourcing, manufacturing coordination, and global distribution — ensuring that product availability, cost, and quality meet the expectations of our fans and partners worldwide.

The ideal candidate brings a balance of strategic vision and operational execution, thrives in an evolving and creative industry, and has the entrepreneurial approach to drive clarity and structure within an environment of rapid growth and innovation.

What You'll Do :

• Develop and implement a detailed supply chain strategy that improves product expansion, international presence, and operational efficiency.
• Partner with Product Development, Publishing, Sales, and Finance to align supply chain capabilities with product launches, seasonal cycles, and business expansion goals.
• Anticipate market and supply obstacles in a fast-paced, high-demand setting and actively build solutions.
• Lead demand, supply, and inventory planning to balance forecast accuracy with flexibility for creative release schedules.
• Collaborate with Sales and Marketing to anticipate demand for new product launches, special editions, and promotional events.
• Implement planning tools and analytics that provide transparency and data-driven decision-making across the business.
• Be responsible for sourcing strategies for key production materials, including specialty paper, packaging, and printing services.
• Build strong relationships with global suppliers and production partners to ensure capacity, quality, and innovation.
• Negotiate contracts and service agreements that optimize cost, lead time, and sustainability.
• Lead coordination across multiple manufacturing sites, ensuring flawless handoffs between production, packaging, and fulfillment.
• Lead all aspects of global logistics, including transportation and warehousing strategies, to deliver on-time to retail, distribution, and direct-to-consumer channels.
• Continuously improve network design, optimizing for cost, service level, and environmental impact.
• Develop scalable procedures that are in line with the organization’s expansion path and product variety.
• Introduce operational metrics, dashboards, and governance to drive accountability and continuous improvement.
• Lead and develop a team of high-performing supply chain professionals across planning, procurement, logistics, and operations.
• Champion a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning.

What You'll Bring :

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Nearest Major Market : Seattle

Nearest Secondary Market : Bellevue

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