How to hire a global supply chain director

How to hire a global supply chain director, step by step

Here's a step-by-step global supply chain director hiring guide:

• Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
• Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
• Step 3: Make a budget
• Step 4: Write a global supply chain director job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new global supply chain director
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   First, determine the employments status of the global supply chain director you need to hire. Certain global supply chain director roles might require a full-time employee, whereas others can be done by part-time workers or contractors.

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   You should also consider the ideal background you'd like them a global supply chain director to have before you start to hire. For example, what industry or field would you like them to have experience in, what level of seniority or education does the job require, and how much it'll cost to hire a global supply chain director that fits the bill.

   Here's a comparison of global supply chain director salaries for various roles:

   Type of Global Supply Chain Director	Description	Hourly rate
   Global Supply Chain Director		$47-94
   Inventory Manager	An inventory manager is responsible for supervising the overall inventory operations, monitoring supplies and materials, and checking the accuracy of data reports from the inventory associates. Inventory managers' duties include validating stock levels using record software tools, determining the availability of stocks for purchase orders, inspecting the incoming and outgoing shipments, and addressing product concerns by communicating with suppliers and third-party vendors... Show more	$20-43
   Procurement Officer	A procurement officer is primarily in charge of overseeing the procurement of supplies and equipment for an organization, prioritizing cost-efficiency and quality. It is their duty to manage the company's supply inventory, compile and analyze procurement requests, develop purchase plans, handle purchase procedures, and maintain records of all transactions, producing reports regularly... Show more	$25-48

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Supply Chain
   • Continuous Improvement
   • KPIs
   • Cost Reduction
   • Materials Management
   • Supply Chain Planning
   • Supplier Performance
   • Chain Processes
   • Process Improvement
   • Chain Strategy
   • On-Time Delivery
   • MRP
   • Inventory Management
   • ERP

   Check all skills

   Responsibilities:

   • Manage inbound/outbound logistics domestically and internationally.
   • Develop and test a lean, simplify ERP process for 2013 deployment.
   • Implement a global demand forecasting, planning and management system tie directly to the company ERP system.
   • Manage inbound/outbound logistics domestically and internationally.
   • Manage inbound/outbound logistics domestically and internationally.

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3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your global supply chain director job description is a great way to entice the best and brightest candidates. A global supply chain director salary can vary based on several factors:

   • Location. For example, global supply chain directors' average salary in wisconsin is 27% less than in vermont.
   • Seniority. Entry-level global supply chain directors earn 49% less than senior-level global supply chain directors.
   • Certifications. A global supply chain director with a few certifications under their belt will likely demand a higher salary.
   • Company. Working for a prestigious company or an exciting start-up can make a huge difference in a global supply chain director's salary.

   Average global supply chain director salary

   $139,768yearly

   $67.20 hourly rate

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   Entry-level global supply chain director salary

   $99,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 17, 2025

   Average global supply chain director salary by state

   Rank	State	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
   1	Massachusetts	$159,487	$77
   2	California	$156,901	$75
   3	New York	$150,514	$72
   4	Washington	$149,081	$72
   5	Illinois	$148,857	$72
   6	Virginia	$145,184	$70
   7	Georgia	$140,511	$68
   8	Arizona	$140,466	$68
   9	Kentucky	$136,309	$66
   10	New Jersey	$135,664	$65
   11	Utah	$134,213	$65
   12	Minnesota	$133,633	$64
   13	Texas	$131,758	$63
   14	Indiana	$128,606	$62
   15	North Carolina	$128,261	$62
   16	Florida	$121,999	$59
   17	Colorado	$121,286	$58
   18	Iowa	$120,135	$58
   19	Michigan	$118,766	$57
   20	Wisconsin	$117,892	$57

   Average global supply chain director salary by company

   Company

   Rank	Company	Average salary	Hourly rate	Job openings
   1	Nike	$154,277	$74.17	11
   2	Cisco	$146,994	$70.67	35
   3	BD	$145,847	$70.12	5
   4	Mars	$144,259	$69.36	13
   5	Legrand	$143,605	$69.04	6
   6	Oil States International	$143,176	$68.83
   7	Medimedia	$142,184	$68.36
   8	HP	$138,829	$66.74	3
   9	AECOM	$138,400	$66.54	1
   10	ASTRA	$136,845	$65.79
   11	General Motors	$136,802	$65.77	4
   12	Dynisco	$136,667	$65.71
   13	Johnson & Johnson	$136,006	$65.39	40
   14	Lenovo	$135,351	$65.07	5
   15	Track Group	$133,995	$64.42
   16	Gowan Company	$133,646	$64.25	1
   17	Schenker Inc	$131,727	$63.33
   18	Newell Brands	$130,755	$62.86	1
   19	OSI Systems	$129,774	$62.39
   20	Armstrong Flooring	$129,643	$62.33	1

4. Writing a global supply chain director job description

   A global supply chain director job description should include a summary of the role, required skills, and a list of responsibilities. It's also good to include a salary range and the first name of the hiring manager. To help get you started, here's an example of a global supply chain director job description:

   Global supply chain director job description example

   **Meaningful Work From Day One:**
   
   + Responsible for leading and advancing our Diversity & Inclusion strategy throughout our Corporate/Functional teams.
   
   + Serves as a strategic thought partner to the Chief Diversity Officer.
   
   + Provides advisory services to business leadership teams and human resources to drive corporate-wide D&I strategies, initiatives, programs and processes that enable all employees to bring their best selves to the workplace to do their best work.
   
   + In this role, the Director focuses on leading development and improvement across the four pillars, where applicable, of Brown-Forman's D&I strategy within the Corporate teams, which include Workforce, Community, Brands/Markets, and Supplier pillars.
   
   **What You Can Expect:**
   
   + Partners with the Chief Diversity Officer to lead strategy development, D&I initiatives, and implementation throughout business teams. Develops and drives strategic D&I plans for all assigned leaders/organizations.
   
   + Collaborates with and advises business partners on D&I goal setting, developing action plans, communication strategies and evaluations.
   
   + Partners with Human Resources to diagnose cultural diversity needs and develop programs.
   
   + Provides diversity leadership and counsel to develop and communicate diversity and inclusion interventions, programs and events that result in positive diversity or work life programs.
   
   + Translates strategies into tactical plans with clear actions, accountability, and goals to promote best in class equitable diversity and inclusion practices.
   
   + Establishes a D&I Coaching Practice and other innovative initiatives to move the culture forward.
   
   + Partners with Global Talent Acquisition, to develop and implement diversity recruiting strategies and tactics that result in a robust talent pipeline of diverse talent at all levels of the organization.
   
   + Designs, develops and delivers conflict resolution initiatives as needed.
   
   + Accountable to oversee measurable metrics and statistics, in the diversity space, with best-in-class results for comparable companies.
   
   + Partners with People Development to develop diversity and inclusion education programs and services to aid employees and managers on how to recognize, including creating and delivering customized training programs, and working with external vendors/consultants as appropriate.
   
   + Provides consultation and coaching to senior leaders, managers and other employees concerning diversity and inclusion.
   
   + Creates and executes communications and change management strategies, including an internal plan to increase awareness with employees and an external plan to support key stakeholder relationships.
   
   + Serves as the advisor to each of the Diversity & Inclusion Councils, advising and guiding the Councils with both internal and external insights as it relates to council initiatives.
   
   + Serves as the advisor to assigned ERGs supporting the successful advancement of their strategic initiatives.
   
   + Works with major stakeholders and Team Member resource groups to ensure alignment of diversity & inclusion strategy, mission and goals to business imperatives.
   
   **What You Bring To The Table:**
   
   + Bachelor's degree in HR Management, Diversity & Inclusion, organization behavior or related discipline required with 7+ years of related experience; or 13+ years of equivalent work experience.
   
   + Experience building and managing a diversity and inclusion strategy and plans, preferably in a corporate environment, with in-depth knowledge of diversity best practices, concepts and programs.
   
   + Experience leading cross-cultural, diverse teams, demonstrating inclusive leadership and ability to develop and coach team members.
   
   + Demonstrated ability to develop collaborative relationships with various stakeholders to co-create content and align on solutions.
   
   + Proven leader able to clearly communicate ideas and proposals to all levels, develop trust and influence as a senior thought leader with a broad relationship base.
   
   + Strong analytical skills, knowledge of the use of data analysis and metrics and the ability to translate data, research, and trends into actions.
   
   + Demonstrated ability to establish credible strategic partnerships across multiple business areas.
   
   + Multi-cultural sensitivity in all dimensions of diversity and inclusion, particularly across the applicable geographies related to the position.
   
   + Experience and knowledge of adult learning concepts and excellent facilitation skills.
   
   + Advisor, counselor and confidante to leaders on maximizing employee engagement through inclusive leadership.
   
   Brown-Forman Corporation is committed to equality of opportunity in all aspects of employment. It is the policy of Brown-Forman Corporation to provide full and equal employment opportunities to all employees and potential employees without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, veteran status, age, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, physical or mental disability or any other legally protected status.
   
   Business Area: Global Diversity & Inclusion
   
   City:
   Louisville
   
   State: Kentucky
   
   Country: USA
   

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5. Post your job

   To find global supply chain directors for your business, try out a few different recruiting strategies:

   • Consider internal talent. One of the most important talent pools for any company is its current employees.
   • Ask for referrals. Reach out to friends, family members, and your current work to ask if they know any global supply chain directors they would recommend.
   • Recruit at local colleges. Attend job fairs at local colleges to recruit entry-level global supply chain directors with the right educational background.
   • Social media platforms. LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter have more than 3.5 billion users, and they're a great place for company branding and reaching potential job candidates.

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6. Interview candidates

   To successfully recruit global supply chain directors, your first interview needs to engage with candidates to learn about their interest in the role and experience in the field. You can go into more detail about the company, the role, and the responsibilities during follow-up interviews.

   Remember to include a few questions that allow candidates to expand on their strengths in their own words. Asking about their unique skills might reveal things you'd miss otherwise. At this point, good candidates can move on to the technical interview.

   The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

7. Send a job offer and onboard your new global supply chain director

   Once you have selected a candidate for the global supply chain director position, it is time to create an offer letter. In addition to salary, the offer letter should include details about benefits and perks that are available to the employee. Ensuring your offer is competitive is vital, as qualified candidates may be considering other job opportunities. The candidate may wish to negotiate the terms of the offer, and it is important to be open to discussion and reach a mutually beneficial agreement. After the offer has been accepted, it is a good idea to formalize the agreement with a contract.

   It's equally important to follow up with applicants who don't get the job with an email letting them know that the position has been filled.

   To prepare for the new employee's start date, you can create an onboarding schedule and complete any necessary paperwork, such as employee action forms and onboarding documents like I-9 forms, benefits enrollment, and federal and state tax forms. Human Resources should also ensure that a new employee file is created.

8. Go through the hiring process checklist

   • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
   • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
   • Define job responsibilities and requirements
   • Establish budget and timeline
   • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
   • Write job description
   • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
   • Promote the job internally
   • Process applications through applicant tracking system
   • Review resumes and cover letters
   • Shortlist candidates for screening
   • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
   • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
   • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
   • Conduct background checks on top candidates
   • Check references of top candidates
   • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
   • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
   • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
   • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
   • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
   • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)

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